Returning back to the organization where I started my social work career 35 years ago, I head a team of dedicated staff who work provide mentors to youth who have so much potential but so many strikes against them. Bringing my optimistic view point and hard working nature, we have begun the process of serving more youth and raising funds needed to make Life Changing Relationships that will impact not only their lives, but the future of this community.We rely on the kindness of others… Show more Returning back to the organization where I started my social work career 35 years ago, I head a team of dedicated staff who work provide mentors to youth who have so much potential but so many strikes against them. Bringing my optimistic view point and hard working nature, we have begun the process of serving more youth and raising funds needed to make Life Changing Relationships that will impact not only their lives, but the future of this community.We rely on the kindness of others to do this work. We ask people to give their valuable time in order to make a difference in this world. Our staff provide the needed support to each of our mentoring relationships so that they can have the biggest impact on their mentee but we see that the mentees also have a big impact on their Big Brother or Big Sister. It is in giving that we recieve. Show less

The mission at Reach Out Lakota is to give a helping hand up to those living in West Chester/Liberty Township by putting help and hope into the hands of our community! Reach Out Lakota is a food and clothing pantry dedicated to assisting those in need.

Providing mental health counseling and play therapy to children and youth struggling with various issues.

Responsible for reaching out to area Parishes and providing support. Helping make the resources of Catholic Charities available to parishes in the 11 county region. Learning the needs of local parishes, updating parishes on resources available at CCSWO, and developing and delivering retreats and spiritual content as needed.

Teaching in the department of Social Work.

Adjunct Professor teaching in the Social Work Department.

Providing clinical and case management supervision to the Cincinnati area foster care division of The Buckeye Ranch.

Provided individual therapy to children with emotional problems in a partial hospitalization program.

Responsible for all aspects of running a small non profit organization with 50+ volunteers as well as staff. Manage various agency fundraisers. Recruit and train hundreds of volunteers ensuring they have the skills and tools needed to effectively perform tasks assigned to them. Regularly handling multiple tasks. Ensuring the quality of care received by all who walk through the agency doors. - Growth in budget yearly - Expansion of chastity program from serving just over 800 to… Show more Responsible for all aspects of running a small non profit organization with 50+ volunteers as well as staff. Manage various agency fundraisers. Recruit and train hundreds of volunteers ensuring they have the skills and tools needed to effectively perform tasks assigned to them. Regularly handling multiple tasks. Ensuring the quality of care received by all who walk through the agency doors. - Growth in budget yearly - Expansion of chastity program from serving just over 800 to 4,000 students yearly and implementation of new program- Increase in the number of clients served by the agency- Transformation of "mom & pop" organization into one that is highly organized and professional- Expansion of marketing tools and ideas in order to reach more clients- Creation of new database for client as well as donor tracking and record keeping Show less

Providing individual therapy to children suffering from variousemotional problems or disruption in family system functioning - Working independently to assist clients in resolving presenting problem - Working as therapist while working full time job - Taking the time and attention to observe clients in school setting when able

Supervised staff of master level social workers while still retaining a caseload of clients. Conducted high quality home study assessments for families seeking to adopt, providing counseling to mothers and fathers considering making adoption plans & facilitated communication between adoptive families and birth families following adoption placement.Responsible for implementation of International adoption servicesMoved from adoption social worker to manager in short period of… Show more Supervised staff of master level social workers while still retaining a caseload of clients. Conducted high quality home study assessments for families seeking to adopt, providing counseling to mothers and fathers considering making adoption plans & facilitated communication between adoptive families and birth families following adoption placement.Responsible for implementation of International adoption servicesMoved from adoption social worker to manager in short period of timeReporting to courts on time and meeting adoption deadlines Assure compliance with ODJFS, Ohio Revised Code, & court rules and regulations Show less

Managed a large caseload of adult mentors while also carrying out various administrative duties. Responsible for recruitment and training of adult mentors then supervision of the relationships with their mentees. Wrote several grants that were approved for specific funding projectsHelped implement new child abuse prevention trainingDeveloped fantastic working relationships with adult mentors and the children with whom they were paired.