Social Worker Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Registered Social Worker with 7 years of experience providing psychosocial assessment, counselling, and case management to vulnerable populations in Ontario hospital and community settings. Seeking a social work role where I can advocate for client rights and social justice while delivering holistic, evidence-informed support.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Biopsychosocial assessment
• Individual and family counselling
• Crisis intervention and safety planning
• Community resource navigation and advocacy
• Discharge planning and care transitions
• Child protection and mandatory reporting
• Anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practice
• Documentation and Ontario Social Work legislation compliance

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients admitted to an inpatient hospital unit, identifying social determinants of health affecting recovery.
• Provided individual and family counselling to clients experiencing mental health, addictions, and social crises.
• Developed and implemented discharge plans connecting patients to housing, income support, and community mental health services.
• Responded to child protection concerns and made mandatory reports to the Children's Aid Society as required.
• Advocated for clients' rights and access to services within the Ontario social and healthcare systems.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited Canadian school of social work.

Relevant Certifications

• Registered Social Worker (RSW) — Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• CPR Level C