Victim-Witness Program Internship Analysis

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I am actively and enthusiastically applying for the Victim-Witness Program internship position. I am a social work graduate student at Troy University, and I am entering into the final and most important step before I began the profession of social work. I believe my social work background, diverse skills, qualifications, and dedication to service the public makes me a valuable asset.

As you will see from my resume, I work as a Social Service Tech II at New Horizons Behavioral Health Reach Center. In this position, I educate individuals on different skills of daily living, such as self-care, home care, health and wellness, social skills, and vocational skills who are living with mental health disorders. This position challenges me to apply

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