Sarah I. Pilgrim, B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D. (c) 913-375-8062 spilgrim@mailbox.sc.edu sarahipilgrim@yahoo.com Education, Ph.D., Dissertation Defense: June 27 th 2012 Graduation December 2012, Master of Social Work, May 2005 Direct Clinical Practice Washburn University School of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work May 2002 Generalist Social Work Practice Topeka, KS Teaching Experience University of South Carolina College of Social Work Clinical Instructor fall 2012 Columbia, SC Social Welfare Problems and Policies SOWK 741 & J741 (3 sections fall 2012): This course provides foundation level graduate social work students with an introduction to social welfare problems and policies. Social welfare policy and program analysis skills are central in our work to value diversity, advocate for populations at risk, end oppression and discrimination, and promote social and economic justice. Washburn University Human Services Department Adjunct Instructor fall 2011- spring 2012 Topeka, KS Introduction to Human Development HS 131 On-line (fall 2011, fall 2012): Provides an introduction to physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of human development throughout the lifespan. It emphasizes developmental processes beginning with conception and continuing throughout childhood, adolescence, adulthood, later life and death. Graduate Teaching Associate fall 2009 summer 2012 MSW Advanced Standing Seminar I SW 712 (summer 2012): The Advanced Standing Seminar is designed to prepare students for successful entry into the second year of the Masterslevel Social Work Program at the. The Seminar provides the link between your undergraduate education, practice experience, and the advanced level concentration. Social Welfare Policy Analysis SW 720 (fall 2011): This class builds social work practice skills in policy research, policy analysis, and policy practice. Social welfare policy and program analysis skills are central in our work to value diversity, advocate for populations at risk, end oppression and discrimination, and promote social and economic justice.
Research Seminar: SW 541 (spring 2011): This is the second in a sequence of two courses that present the basic concepts of the social work research process as well as the methods that are employed. This course builds on the foundation developed in the first course related to systematic methods of assessment and evaluation which are key to a generalist practice. Fundamentals of Social Work Research: SW 540 (fall 2010): This is the first in a sequence of two courses that present the basic concepts of the social work research process as well as the methods that are employed. This course provides a foundation for systematic methods of assessment and evaluation which are key to a generalist practice. Social Work Practice with Women; SW 874 (summer 2010, summer 2011): This course promotes an approach to social work practice that challenges dominant norms and worldviews that work to marginalize persons who present with these diverse attributes. This course is organized around understanding diversity and the application of that understanding to women as a specific population of people who have been marginalized and oppressed. Human Behavior and Dynamics of Community and Organizations; SW 532(spring 2010, spring 2012): This course is essentially a study of human ecology through larger social systems such as communities, organizations, and groups. This course also links horizontally with research, policy, diversity, and practice courses, as elements from these courses are incorporated into the content of SW 532. Human Sexuality in Everyday Life; SW 303 (fall 2009, fall 2010 TA Professor Margaret Severson): An introductory course which focuses on assisting students to understand their own and others sexual development and expression, as found in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Physiological, psychological, and social/cultural aspects of human sexuality are covered. Community and Organizational Practice; SW 713 (fall 2009):This course is one of three foundation level masters practice courses that prepare students to apply a generalist perspective to social work practice with systems of all size. This course focuses on communities and organizations as targets of intervention that improve the well-being of individuals and families, positively impact the availability and effectiveness of services and seek to achieve social and economic justice. Research and Employment Experience Bachelor of Social Work Program Undergraduate Student Adviser August 2010 to July 2011 As an undergraduate adviser I work with 17 + students on a regular basis via e-mail, phone and face to face meetings. I have assisted them with academic and personal issues, enrollment, specific course issues as well as instructor problems, classroom behavior and classroom performance. My appointment as an undergraduate advisor requires that I maintain concise records on all students and stay in constant contact. Parent Support Specialist Research Project Graduate Research Assistance -August 2008 to August 2009
Data Manager and coordinator for the PSS model development analysis; Maintained accurate qualitative analysis records in Atlas.ti based on current team progress; Coordinates the completion of tasks to document the PSS model; Prepares presentations for community stakeholders groups regarding current progress; Coordinates with data manager and the team to develop an online model findings survey; Fidelity tool development coordinator; Participants in qualitative and quantitative analysis; Participates in professional writing projects with PSS study team as well as grant development work with PSS study team State of Kansas Social and Rehabilitative Services Work Placement Specialist: Summer 2010 & Summer 2011 Temporary contract position. Primary job responsibilities included: maintaining daily and monthly roster of individuals attending program; writing case notes; communicating with SRS caseworkers regarding the status of their clients; teaching weekly classes regarding life skills as well as employment skills. Boulder County Department of Human Services Boulder, CO Adolescent Case Manager/On-Call Emergency Intake Team; July 2007 to July 2008: Intensive Case Manager for 15-20 adolescents; Authored and maintained in depth case files on all families on caseload including: court documents, treatment plans, state mandated updates, school records, therapy notes; Attended and participated in court hearings (Dependency and Neglect cases, delinquency cases, and truancy cases), IEP meetings as well as other school meetings, therapy sessions, probation meetings, monthly/weekly home visits; Responded to off-hours (5:00 pm-8:00 am) immediate response child/adult abuse calls for all of Boulder County; Work in conjunction with the Boulder County Sheriff s Department to remove children and disabled adults from abusive/neglectful situations. Healthy Start Military Family Cluster (HSMFC) Program Coordinator; September 2006 to July 2007: San Diego, CA Maintained and monitored grants for continued funding of non-profit agency; maintained office budget in accordance with grant funding; Completed and submitted quarterly reports on 4 separate funding sources; Maintained collaborative groups which included agencies responsible for assisting in the services available to military families in San Diego area; Organized and facilitated numerous meetings, group meetings and outreach efforts to benefit the clients that were served by HSMFC; Responsible for hiring, and retaining staff working at agency; completed evaluations for employees. Delta-T Group Independent Contractor; July 2005-September 2006: San Diego, CA Triple LLL Group Homes Ramona CA; Level 14 girl s group home therapist/director; San Diego Hospice Social Worker; North Coastal Mental Health (MHS); Intake/psychosocial assessment social worker. Baptist Lutheran Medical Center's Behavioral Health Unit Kansas City, MO Intake Coordinator; Master s Level Internship; January -July 2005
Conduct psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans; Conduct individual, group and family therapy; Assist multidisciplinary teams in treatment of patients; Assist in development of Geriatric Psychiatric Unit; Contact potential mental health clients and obtained intake information; Conduct psychosocial assessments on potential and current mental health clients. Kansas City Free Health Clinic Kansas City, MO Supportive Counselor; Intake Assessment Assistant; Master's Level Internship; May 2004-August 2004 Conduct intake assessments with potential inpatient mental health patient; Provide supportive counseling for mental health clients; Provide case management for numerous mental health clients; Conduct individual, group and family therapy; Assist multidisciplinary teams in treatment of patients. Kansas University Medical Center's Project EAGLE Kansas City, KS Family Support Advocate; July 2002-January 2005 Case Management and intensive home visiting for 10-15 families; Provide prenatal education for first time pregnant women; Child development evaluated and tracked on a monthly basis until child turns age four; Organized and implemented multiple group meetings for parenting teens and their children; Sex education and birth control implementation with families. Articles Report: Davis-Groves, S., Byrnes, K., & Corrigan, S.K., (2009). The Parent Support and Training (PST) Services Outcome Evaluation and the Construction of a PST Services Evidence-Based Practice Protocol. Office of Child Welfare and Children s Mental Health. Manuscript in process: Pilgrim, S. (2012). Communication with adolescents in foster care regarding their sexual health and decision making. October 2012. Manuscript in process: Pilgrim, S. (2012). Supporting the sexual health of adolescents residing in foster care: A conceptual framework. Anticipated publication submission November 2012. Presentations Developing the Fidelity Monitoring Procedure Presentation to the Community Based Services Directors-Outcomes Committee, October 8, 2008. School Service 2012-2013 Faculty Representative, Search Committee 2012-2013 MSW Program Development and Curriculum Development Committee 2010-2011 Student Representative, Dean s Advisory Committee, 2009-2010 Student Representative, Dean s Advisory Committee, 2008-2009 Student Representative, Ph.D. Curriculum Committee, 2008-2009 Member At Large, Ph.D. Student Committee, Honors and Awards Mignot Award for excellence in teaching and advising academic year 2011-2012 Nomination for the Mignot award academic year 2009-2010 Nomination for P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) Scholar Award
Nominated by P.E.O. Lawrence Chapter November, 2009 Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers; Spring 2005 Deans Honor Roll Washburn University, fall 2001 and spring 2002 References Professor Margaret Severson, J.D., M.S.W. Professor Phone: 785-864-8952 E-mail: mseverson@ku.edu Dr. Jean Peterson, D.S.W. Associate Professor/Director of Practicum Phone: 785-864-8962 E-mail: jeanp@ku.edu Dr. Ariana Wall Postlethwait Assistant Professor Phone : 785-864-2280 E-mail : arianaw@ku.edu