CAROL MITCHELLElermore Vale, NSW, 2287

040710 4807-▪ carmitchell@yahoo.ie

9th October 2016

To whom it may concern,

As a case manager, carer recruitment and retention worker, and caseworker with a proven background identifying and supporting the needs of at-risk children and youth, it is with great excitement that I submit my CV for consideration to become a member of your team. In addition to my formal education and training, my 16+year history of hands-on experiences makes me an excellent match for the unique demands of this opportunity.

In each of my professional roles, I have successfully produced positive results and consistently advanced organisational goals. I am committed to building strong, collaborative relationships with external child and family support agencies and other agencies to support children, young people, and their families.

Please review the following examples from my CV, which outline the many strengths I can leverage to advance your mission.

Process Improvements Restructured team to service all programs within tighter budget restraints aligned to

client needs/program guidelines. Established standardised records/monitoring system including protocols, referral

forms, policy & procedures, and assessment handbook.

Program Development Hosted a forum to identify centre requirements; developed activity program, drop-in

facilities, and marketing strategy to provide information about available services. Co-developed an innovative youth literacy program to grow computer literacy and

English skills through comic strip stories published for local distribution; assisted with grant application and program design, development, and delivery.

Management, Training & Support Grew number of carers within the program by collaborating with recruitment officer,

volunteer coordinator, media and communications officer, and Catholic communications officer to develop and implement recruitment plan.

Coordinated carer worker group to facilitate the position’s development; created Peer Support Project to provide support and mentoring to newly authorised foster carers.

My CV provides further detail on my talent for collaboration and passion for problem solving; it is my goal to apply these skills to the progress of an organisation dedicated to helping those in need. I look forward to setting up a meeting to discuss in greater detail how I can benefit your organization. In the interim, thank you for reviewing this letter and the attached material.

Sincerely yours,

Carol Mitchell