Social Work

4/2009 - 11/2010

VisionQuest

Manager

• Major responsibilities include the guidance and management of the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. Recruiting and staffing, as well as organization development Directs employee orientation, development and training Advocate of employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health Company-wide committee facilitation and employee relations Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns Provide employee services and counseling Act in the best interests of the youth to ensure the maintenance of their rights, while aiding in life skills development

11/2001 - 4/2009

VisionQuest

Individual Contributor

• Major responsibility is to provide therapy for at risk youths Accountable for safety and welfare of all youths within the program Develop and design program treatment plans and coordinate and manage aftercare with the court and probation officers Conduct meetings with youth and staff for individual sessions, facilitate clinical process and psycho-educational groups, implement multi-disciplinary reviews, participate in team treatment, deal with behavioral issues, work with equine assisted therapy and outdoor programming and respond to crisis situations Develop centering treatment plans, and compile discharge reports Manage and implement center of attention and suicide prevention plans

1/2000 - 1/2001

Women's Services

Individual Contributor

• Major responsibilities included counseling and therapy services for women and children of domestic and sexual violence Hotline support specialist and volunteer Coordinated and managed shelter Worked to facilitate a safe environment for women and children

4/1996 - 6/1999

Cambridge Springs State Correctional Facility

Individual Contributor

• Major responsibility was to ensure the safety and welfare of the detainees, facilities, and staff Accountable for maintaining control to prevent disturbances, assaults, or escapes Coordinated and conducted facility inspections, cell and grounds check, being constantly on guard for contraband, fire hazards, and/or any type of infractions Wrote detailed reports on the inmates’ conduct and on the quality of work completed by the inmates

4/1996 - 6/1999

Cambridge Springs State Correctional Facility

Individual Contributor

• Major responsibility was to ensure the safety and welfare of the detainees, facilities, and staff Accountable for maintaining control to prevent disturbances, assaults, or escapes Coordinated and conducted facility inspections, cell and grounds check, being constantly on guard for contraband, fire hazards, and/or any type of infractions Wrote detailed reports on the inmates’ conduct and on the quality of work completed by the inmates

1985

Bachelor Degree

Ediboro University

• Speech/Hearing Pathology

1980

High School/GED Degree

Mt. Lebanon High School

• General