Paula Hewitt

PAULA HEWITT | Hughesville, MD | 301.848.6820 | paula.hewitt@outlook.com

Creative, resourceful, and self-determined, with a comprehensive background in health care and human services. Resilient and able to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Strong communication skills with experience in public speaking and facilitating group sessions. Leadership qualities include hosting and leading the Morongo Basin Community Coalition which worked with community members and community partners in developing positive change within the community. Looking for a full-time position in which I can utilize my already developed skills and knowledge and apply them to create new experiences and knowledge while helping the community in which I serve.

SKILLS

Leadership

Team Building

Program Development

Office Management

Microsoft Office

Data Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MORONGO BASIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | ECOHA Community Health Worker | August 2018 – June 2019

Developed, conducted, and coordinated assessments of health/education needs within the community.

Case management: 400 individuals/families assessed and followed-up on.

Provided guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment needs and on development and delivery of the health/education assessment/program.

Analyzed data to identify needs to encourage healthy lifestyles and provide resources.

 

REACH OUT YUCCA VALLEY | Outreach and Policy Specialist | May 2017 – July 2018

Worked with Morongo Unified School District as a facilitator for the NCTI Crossroads program with children at risk for entering juvenile justice system.

Case load: 135 students per semester: total of 270 students enrolled.

Lead the Morongo Basin Community Coalition

Organized and implemented stage 1 of 1st prescription drop box in area.

Organized and hosted 2017 and 2018 National Night Out and hosted event for Equality California to speak about LGBTQ 101.

 

PATHWAYS INC. | Transitional Age Youth Facilitator | May 2016 – December 2016

Counseled individuals and provided group education and vocational guidance services.

Assisted youth in gaining necessary skills to live independently.

 

UNIVERSITY OF MD CHARLES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Certified Nursing Asst. | October 2009 – February 2016

Provided basic patient cared under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing cared attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

EDUCATION

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY | Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | August 2018 – Current

THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 2018 | 3.5 GPA