palderman@gru.edu Penny T. Alderman Skills Critical thinking Problem solving Networking Assessment People oriented Locating community resources Engaging participants into discussions Working with the customer and family to assure success Quality oral and written communication skills Excellent work ethic Motivated Render quality customer service Experience 8-15-2010 - current Georgia Regents University Augusta, GA Lecturer Teach the continuum of social work classes to the social work students and elective student also. Model professional social work demeanor, behavior, and ethics for the students. Participate in department meetings, functions, projects, etc. as scheduled or assigned. Attend continuing education to sharpen teaching, academic, social work, and related fields knowledge, skills, and abilities as such opportunities arise and are accessible. Maintain relationships and promote social work values through work as the faculty advisor of Rho Pi and the Social Work Club. Serve on committees as the Social Work Curriculum Committee, Social Work Program Committee, Social Work Search Committees, and others as needed. 8-10-2009 Augusta State University Augusta, GA Adjunct Lecturer Taught core social work classes and child & family welfare to social work students. Provided students with a professional role model of a social worker and assisted students with issues or discussed the relevance of social work to current world events. 3-14-08 to 7-31-2010 Private Contractor Augusta, GA Social Worker Assessed and educated families to become potential foster and/or adoptive parents for the State of Georgia with special emphasis on meeting the needs of teenagers and special needs 1
children. Worked with the court system as a Guardian ad Litem to assess parents in custody actions and make recommendations regarding what is in the best interest of the child regarding placement, custody, visitation, child support, etc. Voiced the wishes and opinions of the child to the court. Supervised an adoptive placement for All God s Children in South Georgia of a RAD child and then supported the adoptive family when the placement disrupted. Project Administrator Education & Training Section, State DFCS Atlanta, GA Trained new and veteran social service staff for certification and needed knowledge and skills. Assessed comprehension level and provided individual assistance or coaching. Developed action plans with the county department and participant as needed to achieve successful completion of training. Maintained communication with the county department and provided a formal assessment at the end of the initial certification trainings. Maintained a working knowledge of current practice, policy, and current events to be effective in the classroom. 9-16-03 to 3-31-05 Richmond County DFCS Augusta, GA Social Services Administrator Managed the programs of foster care, adoption, adult protective services and resource development. Supervised five supervisors who supervised the above listed programs. They were responsible for approximately 30 case managers, 3 family service workers and 7 program assistants. Monitored data to ensure compliance with state and federal indicators. Pulled information together to complete required or requested reports. Monitored state and federal funds aligned with programs for compliance and balances. Provided problem resolution for customers who called or came in who were not satisfied for one reason or another. Represented the agency on committees, councils, and at meetings to promote a community partnership. Prepared and presented training to section as discerned from data, reading records, discussions, new policy, requests, etc. 8-00 to 9-16-03 SACWIS Project with State DFCS Atlanta, GA Subject Matter Expert Worked on the IAPD, a proposal for funding, for submission to the feds for the approval on Statewide Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) work. Researched, developed, and presented the framework of the new practice model for the approval of the DFCS state management team and others. Gathered and compared data concerning outcomes for DFCS social services and the barriers. 11-1-94 to 8-00 Consultation & Support, State DFCS Atlanta, GA 2
Social Service Mentor/Consultant Mentored new and at times veteran supervisors on the three roles of a supervisor educative, supportive, and administrative. Worked one-on-one with supervisors across the state to learn these roles, day-to-day activities and policy related materials. Planned the annual statewide supervisors conference with the other five mentors. Participated in task forces, special projects, reviewed and provided feedback on draft policy, etc. 11-92 to 10-94 Winter Haven Kidney Center Winter Haven, FL. Dialysis Social Worker Completed social summaries and case plans for 3 hospital based, chronic dialysis centers (2 hemo and 1 pd) and implemented the plans Provided counseling/education for patients and their families regarding their terminal disease Participated in multi-disciplinary patient care meetings Developed and conducted training re: kidney disease for hospital staff and patient families. 09-91 to 10-92 Tri County Addictions Winter Haven, FL. Adolescent Drug Counselor Worked with a teacher and a paraprofessional in a self-contained 4 th and 5 th grade classroom for at risk children of substance abuse. Provided daily groups through activities and discussion for the 2 classes. Provided assistance and support to the families as needed. (7 months) Conducted evaluations of substance abusing teens to determine a treatment plan (in-patient or out-patient services). Facilitated group treatment or individual sessions for teens and parents per the developed treatment plan. (8 months) 10-89 to 9-90 CPS Unit, State DFCS Atlanta, GA CPS Consultant Provided CPS policy clearances, case consultation and training for the SW quarter of the state. Participated in a major statewide training and implementation of GRAMS (risk assessment process) Co-facilitated four week division new worker classroom training developed by Child Welfare Institute. 6-84 to 10-89 McDuffie County DFCS Thomson, GA Social Services Supervisor Sr. Supervised all social service programs in a class 2 county (CPS, APS, FC, adoption, resource development, energy assistance and general services. Participated in CARF, new risk assessment, pilot program and resulting task force Served on the state board of directors for the Georgia Council on Child Abuse, chaired the program and volunteer committees, served on the consolidation and statewide expansion committees. 3
11-75 to 5-84 McDuffie County DFCS Thomson, GA Social Services Case Worker Principal Managed a caseload over the years of CPS investigations, CPS ongoing, foster care, adoptions, preventive work, and resource development. Conducted public awareness campaigns targeted toward mandated reporters, the community and children. Served on the state board of directors for Parents Anonymous/Georgia Council on Child Abuse. Maintained an updated social service manual and working knowledge of policy and procedures. Education 2008 to 2008 1981 to1982 1971 to1975 1969 to 1971 TAPP Phase I Atlanta University University of Georgia Winter Haven High School Dearing, GA Atlanta, GA Athens, GA Winter Haven, FL MSW with a clinical major BA with a major in social work High school diploma with advanced college prep classes Classes Taught: Field Instruction I & II SOWK 4602 & SOWK 4702 Field Instruction Seminar I & II SOWK 4601 & SOWK 4701 Gerontology SOWK 4421 Child & Family Welfare SOWK 3501 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice SOWK 2102 History & Philosophy of Social Welfare SOWK 2100 Introduction to Social Work (1101) @ ASU as part-time faculty Fall 2009 Keys to Child Welfare Practice Concept Guided Risk Assessment Placement Services for Children Funding Sources for Child Welfare 4
Effective and Efficient Documentation Family Violence: Silent Crimes The PC Tablet Basics Internal Data System, Targeted Case Management, and Adoption & Foster Care Analysis & Reporting System Case Plan Reporting System DFCS Practice Model (workshop) Supporting Foster Parents (workshop) Developing and Maintaining Productivity Files for Staff Members (workshop) Latchkey Children (workshop) Community Awareness Campaigns on Child Abuse and Reporting Awards Georgia County Welfare Association named The Consultation & Support Unit (13 members) as the Social Service Workers of 1997 Named one of the Top 100 Volunteers by Prevent Child Abuse for 1990 5