Matthew Petrick

Experience

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  Catholic Charities USA - Vincent House After School Program

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Volunteer

  ♦ Helped facilitate an after school program for ages 6-12 on Syracuse’s South Side♦ Helped with homework in all subject areas♦ Organized and led activities for students♦ Encouraged and monitored healthy hygiene practices

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  Say Yes to Education

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Enrichment Specialist

  ♦ Inner-city summer education program in Syracuse, NY♦ I taught reading, math and performing arts at the 4th grade level♦ Responsible for a multicultural class of students in which 11 different languages were spoken♦ Worked with students to alleviate stress, anger and behavioral problems.

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  The Cortland Fund

  Sept 2013 - May 2015

  Alumni Caller

  ♦ Responsible for calling alumni of SUNY Cortland to raise financial contributions♦ This fund fulfills building projects and scholarship opportunities at SUNY Cortland♦ Have received multiple awards for “Caller of the Night” and “Caller of the Week”

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  Global Service Corps

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Study Abroad Internship

  ♦ I taught HIV/AIDS education, health education, hygiene and sustainable agriculture in schools andvillages around Northeastern Tanzania♦ Started a project to help homeless teens obtain steady income and housing by using sustainableagriculture and accounting skills♦ Recorded data from rural villages to better analyze the effectiveness of our trainings♦ Wrote grant applications to fund current and future projects at GSC

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  Rescue Mission

  May 2015 - now

  I assist clients by meeting them where they are in their current life situation. I assess their needs and collaborate with appropriate services to aide clients in moving from homelessness toward healthy independence. Additionally, I specialize in housing U.S. military veterans.Skills and focuses within this position include:♦Establishing and maintaining rapport with each client.♦Identifying strengths and barriers for each client and completes case management assessments in a timely manner.♦Monitoring progress toward desired outcomes through assessment and maintaining consistent contact with each client.♦Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem solving skills Show less

  • Case Manager

    Aug 2015 - now

  • Client Care Specialist

    May 2015 - Aug 2015