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I am a social worker, trainer, workshop leader and writer seeking part time or contract work in the human or religious service field.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Developed and facilitated workshops and training programs in communication skills, case management, home care, aging, death and dying, long term care, chronic illness, supervision, time management, anger, humor, training home care aides.
· Author – From the Heart: A Wife’s Struggle with Cancer, A Husband’s Journey of Love published by iUniverse (2007) available from on-line booksellers
· Wisdom Works – Flourishing After 55 - a program with Arlington County to assist newly retired persons move through the transition to retirement opportunities
· Hospice volunteer
· Board of Directors - Keegan Theater, Meals on Wheels
· Actor - 1776, Man Of La Mancha
· Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – volunteer staff
WORK
1979 - 2004 Department of Human Services, Arlington, VA.
Program Manager – In-Home Care Services
Project Coordinator – Long Term Care
Social Worker
Skills and areas of expertise— long term care, training, assessments for long term care, counseling, case management, aging, family, supervision, evaluations, data base management, interviewing, program development, group facilitation, community consulting, writing, research, financial management, disability issues, home care
1974 - 1977 Juvenile Court Services, Fairfax, Va. - Youth Probation Counselor
EDUCATION
1972 BA American Studies
The American University
1979 MSW Family & Individual
Virginia Commonwealth University
(2011) M.Div Pastoral Ministry
Wesely Theological Seminary
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Leading Contemplative Prayer Workshops, Groups and Retreats
Equipping Lay Ministry
Writing, Italian
I enjoy history, gardening, making applesauce, choir and being with friends and family.
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| Author From the Heart: A Wife's Struggle with Cancer, A Husband's Journey of Love |