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Street Address Nottingham Way PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEHarrisburg, PA Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLEPersonal Summary: I am an adaptive, conscientious, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with expertise in a wide range of disciplines: including family and child/adolescent therapy in both individual and group settings. Having the ability to manage a challenging caseload has enabled me to excel at developing, establishing, and coordinating services of individuals with mental health issues, at-risk youth, and families from diverse ethno-cultural and racial backgrounds. I have a proven record of success in communicating and interacting with clients, therapists, and case managers in addition to residential and community agencies.EducationB.S. University of Pittsburgh 1989oMajor: PsychologyThree years training with the Philadelphia Family Based Therapy programProfessional ExperienceDiakon Lutheran Social Ministries, Family Based Therapist 4/30/18-present-Held this position at Northwestern Human Service (below) the role is the sameYWCA of Greater Harrisburg, SSVF Case Manager 7/2017-4/27/18-Intensively assist low income Veterans and their families to prevent homelessness and /or rapidly obtain stable permanent housing.-Provides assistance in overcoming barriers to permanent housing and develop supportive services to assist in long-term housing stability.-Works intensively with community Veterans services programs and attends outreaches and continuity of care meetings.-Maintains strict computer reporting regarding all families served and financial assistance obtained.Northwestern Human Services, Family Based Therapist/Case Worker 9/2014-7/2017Advocate for and provide concrete goods and services that are directly related to the familys goals, while teaching the family to meet these needs on their ownAssess safety, structure the environment, and use clinical strategies designed to promote safetyAssume responsibility for motivating families and employ motivation enhancement strategiesCollaborate and advocate with formal and informal community resources and systems, while teaching the family to advocate for themselvesCollaborate with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plansConduct comprehensive, strength-based and behavior focused assessmentsDevelop and maintain a positive, collegial working relationship with family membersParticipate in weekly team consultation meetings and staff trainingsProvide a wide range of clinical, concrete and advocacy services to family members that are consistent with the familys values, learning styles, lifestyle, circumstances and cultureProvide back-up support for other therapists as neededProvide services, primarily in client homesSchedule and complete client intake sessions within 24 hours of referralSchedule sessions at times that are convenient for families, and when problems are likely to occurServe high-risk families, including those whose children are at substantial risk of placement or who are in placement and cannot be reunited without in-home servicesUtilize research-based, cognitive/behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior changeDauphin County House Authority, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator 1999-2014Assisted clients with all that was needed to enable them to be free of all government assistance and become self-sufficientCompleted client treatment plans, goals and actions stepsEnrolled clients in training programs or furthering their education to obtain profitable employmentEnrolled Section-8 clients in a savings account program in hopes of being able to purchase a homeDauphin County Children and Youth, Protective Services Caseworker 1989-1999Assessed the safety of homes, provided parenting skills education and referrals for community servicesCompleted necessary court documents and attended hearingsInvestigated child abuse allegationsProvided services in the home to families that were at risk of their child removed |
