Erika Johnson
Whitewater
Summary
Motivated Master of Social Work graduate seeking entry-level position to gain supervised experience towards LSW and ultimately LCSW licensure. Eager to apply trauma-informed, client-centered approaches while developing skills in clinical assessment, case management, and advocacy within a supportive and ethically driven setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Colorado State Public Defender’s Office
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintain an average caseload of 3-6 individuals.
- Built rapport with clients to gather biopsychosocial assessment information to understand the client’s background, mental health, trauma history, substance use, etc.
- Gathered life history and mitigating factors to support defense strategies, for sentencing and diversion.
- Completed four comprehensive mitigation memos for clients by compiling and analyzing biopsychosocial histories, including trauma, mental health, and environmental factors for clients and their attorneys to be presented to the judge(s). (Adult and Juvenile)
- Collaboration with attorneys, investigators, and other defense team members to develop holistic defense strategies.
- Advocated for alternatives to incarceration, such as treatment programs, housing, or community service.
- Advocated for the client’s needs with treatment programs, courts, or probation.
- Connected clients to mental health services, addiction treatment, housing, employment programs, and other community resources.
- Assisted incarcerated clients with transition plans for reentry into the community post-release (Adult and Juvenile).
- Engaged with family members and community supports to strengthen the client’s case and support.
- Reviewed records/conducted background research (medical, school, child welfare, etc.) for relevant psychosocial information, such as mental health diagnoses, trauma impacts, or social issues affecting clients.
- Maintained accurate case notes and documentation.
- Assisted supervisors with education to legal staff on social work issues (trauma, mental illness, addiction, and systemic inequalities).
- Attended training and supervision meetings regularly.
- Shadowed supervisors during jail visits, court appearances, or client interviews.
- Received feedback on clinical and advocacy skills to support professional growth.
Inmate Transition Program • Transition Coordinator-Intern
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintain an average caseload of 10-15 individuals in the program.
- Conduct assessments for individuals' needs and services.
- Communicate with individual attorneys, the District Attorneys, Public Defenders, and community organizations for treatment placement and other options for individuals.
- Provide services for obtaining government identification for individuals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and other pertinent information about individuals to receive services.
- Provide referrals to the Multi-Agency Collaboration program for individuals identified as high utilizers of the facility to help recidivism rates.
Production Controller • Federal Technician
Combined Support Maintenance Shop
04.2012 - 11.2018
- Establishes plans and schedules for maintenance and repair, using multiple process production methods and procedures for various vehicles and equipment.
- Ensures Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) reportable Line-Item Numbers (LIN) are adequately managed, reported, and accounted for readiness reports, property accountability reports, and system management.
- Coordinates with units and other support activities concerning the delivery, status of repair operations, and/or pick up of completed work orders.
- Distributed production schedules and work orders to departments.
- Maintained files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, and cost reports.
- Revised production schedules when required due to labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other interruptions.
- Examined documents, materials, and products and monitored work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
- Requisitioned and maintained inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
Automated Logistics Specialist • Production Controller • Sergant
947th Engineer Company, 193rd Military Police Battalion, 86th Military Intelligence Company
10.2008 - 11.2018
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.
- Maintain files, such as maintenance records. Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other interruptions, collaborating with management.
- Examines documents, materials, and products and monitored work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- Record keeping of military driver’s license.
- Organized and conducted test for driver tests.
Army Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember
196th Field Artillery Brigade
06.2005 - 10.2008
- Operate meteorological equipment in meteorological station.
- Prepare for operation.
- Obtain ballistic temperature and densities and prepare meteorological balloons for launching.
- Plot meteorological data manually and operate the computer in the meteorological station.
- Check and verify all conversion data, met messages, plots, charts, and records.
- Review, consolidate, and prepare technical, personnel, and administrative reports covering meteorological section activities.
Education
Master of Social Work -
The University of Denver
06.2025
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Colorado Mesa University
05.2024
Skills
- Empathy towards others
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Rapport Building
- Maintaining Ethics
- Boundary Setting
- Advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and reliable
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Training
- CITI
- CPR
- Warrior Leadership Course
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Mentor and develop privates and specialists to prepare them for upward career mobility. Train service members in basic military skills, assign tasks, and advocate for individuals. Building rapport and trust with individuals to help accomplish goals and missions that are assigned to each section.
- Leading by example, maintaining military professionalism, and bearing when leading others, helping create a positive training/learning environment.
Timeline
Colorado State Public Defender’s Office
07.2024 - 05.2025
Inmate Transition Program • Transition Coordinator-Intern
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office
08.2023 - 05.2024
Production Controller • Federal Technician
Combined Support Maintenance Shop
04.2012 - 11.2018
Automated Logistics Specialist • Production Controller • Sergant
947th Engineer Company, 193rd Military Police Battalion, 86th Military Intelligence Company
10.2008 - 11.2018
Army Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember
196th Field Artillery Brigade
06.2005 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Colorado Mesa University
Master of Social Work -
The University of Denver
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