PATRICIA M. MEYER

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Norfolk, VA 23518

Home: 757-***-****; Cell: 757-***-****

Email: abijvs@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL GOAL: To obtain a challenging management position in the field of human

services that offers the opportunity to utilize my education, experience, talents and passion to

improve the quality of life for people within their community.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Program Supervisor, Prevention and Youth Services January 2003 to present

Norfolk Community Services Board, 225 W. Olney Road, Norfolk VA 23510

Supervisor: Jackie Schaede, Clinical Acute Services Director 757-***-****

Duties: Responsible for the growth, development and oversight of prevention services to serve

citizens throughout the City of Norfolk; this includes the creation and/or selection of programs,

hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of program staff; extensive collaboration with agency

partners including Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk Division of Social Services, Norfolk Court

Service Unit, plus other human services agencies and professionals with goal of raising

awareness, education and advocacy for healthy and positive lifestyles. Also responsible to

develop and grow clinical youth services to assist youth and families struggling with mental

health and substance abuse issues; this includes case management for severely emotionally

disturbed youth, court liaison services for youth and parents, therapy and case management for

youth in juvenile detention and oversight of funds to contract with private providers to provide

wrap around services for youth and families to stabilize and maintain them in their

homes/community. Responsible for ongoing supervision of prevention and youth services

staff/personnel management, written documentation and reports, quality assurance of service

delivery, budget oversight, and compliance with applicable program licensing and Medicaid

requirements. Active member of Staff Leaders group, and also invited to serve as a member of

Management Team (2006-2009) which provides ongoing oversight and direction to entire

agency, including policy development and budgeting. Active involvement as CSB representative

on multiple community coalitions/teams to advocate for youth and families within City of

Norfolk.

Director of Policy Development June 2002-January 2003

Jackson Feild Homes, 546 Walnut Grove Drive, Jarratt, VA 23867

Supervisor: Becky China, Executive Director 434-***-****

Duties: Responsible to lead Department Supervisors in the creation and development of a

comprehensive policy manual designed to comply with all applicable standards for treatment and

programming, including COA, CORE, Mental Health, Human Rights, Medicaid, DOE, CFR

regulations, VAISEF standards for education. Assisted Executive Director with special projects

including the development and delivery of staff training, preparation for licensure, redesigning

program components and any other duties as assigned.

Director of Programs and Training August 1996-June 2002

First Corrections Corporation, 240 Corporate Blvd., Norfolk, VA

Supervisor: John Moore, COO and Becky China, Executive Director NA (Division closed)

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Duties: Responsible to assist in the design, development, marketing, training and management

of alternative programming to include community based, non-secure and secure facilities to

serve juvenile offenders throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. This included program

and facility designs, presentations, budget development, policy and procedures development,

staffing, implementation, orientation and ongoing training, supervision of staff and community

and public relations. Participated as a member and/or leader of Alternative Behavioral Services/

First Corrections Development Team to respond to Requests for Proposals and implement new

programs and services following contract awards. Provided ongoing oversight and training to

programs/staff to ensure quality services for juveniles and compliance with required standards

and contract requirements. Held certification as a Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training

Instructor. Project leader in the creation and development of FCC Training Academy, including

recruitment of subject matter experts, standardized curricula, orientation schedule development

and FCC Program Evaluation Program. Acted as on-site Administrator in the field as assigned

while recruiting for leadership positions within facilities. Multiple promotions during

employment.

Transition Home Program Director September 1992-August 1996

Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, 1 South Mallory Street, Hampton, VA

Supervisor: Tina Parcell, Executive Director 757-***-****

Duties: Hired to develop and later manage a new and unique therapeutic foster care program for

challenging youth. Duties included program development and marketing, crisis management and

stabilization of youth and families, assessment of youth, supervision of case managers,

facilitation of treatment team meetings, development and supervision of treatment plans and

assessment reports, and recruitment and training of foster parents and program staff. Delivered

in-service training and presentations for both staff and families. Extensive collaboration with

area wide Social Service agencies, Court Service Units, Community Services Boards, local

Family Assessment and Planning Teams (FAPT), and Community Assessment Teams (CAT), and

other professional mental health personnel (therapist, psychiatrists, psychologists, etc.) Member

of LFS Management Team and Disposition Team; Newport News FAPT, Co-Captain of Norfolk

CAT; Hampton Utilization Review Team (URT). Multiple promotions during employment.

In Home Services Counselor March 1991-October 1992

Tidewater Regional Group Home Commission, 119 A Tilden Avenue, Chesapeake, VA

Supervisor: Dave Hawkins, Ph.D. 757-***-****

Duties: Assisted in the development of a new home base program to provide counseling and

treatment to at-risk youth and families. Duties included direct counseling and intervention with

youth and families in their home, development of treatment plans, coordination of professional

services (therapists, psychiatrists, physicians, etc.), collaboration with school and court

personnel, presentations to courts, etc. Helped to identify and coordinate alternative community

resources to assist in family stabilization and development of support services to promote

continued positive growth and development.

Period of October 1978-April 1991: Multiple positions in Sales field (merchandiser, sales

representative) for National companies including NABISCO, Johnson & Johnson, American

Greetings Corporation and Personal Products Company.

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Duties: Including recruitment, hiring, training, supervision of staff; presentation of sales

promotions, introduction of new items, selling and building of displays, ordering and stocking

departments; expansion of customer base and increasing market share within territories, etc.

Developed strong relationships with store managers, department managers and staff to promote

and increase sales; won variety of sales contests for increases over forecast throughout period.

Counselor II, Portsmouth Boys Home October 1976-October 1978

Tidewater Regional Group Home Commission, 3515 Race Street, Portsmouth, VA

Supervisor: Skip Williams, Director 757-***-****

Duties: Helped to develop new community based residential program for male juveniles.

Provided supervision and case management for males 13 to 17 years old who were in placement

as a condition of probation through local court service units. Duties included individual, group,

and family counseling, crisis intervention, development of treatment plans, liaison and

coordination of services and appointment with schools, courts, and other treatment professionals.

Promoted from Counselor I in 1977.

EDUCATION:

May 1991 Master of Science in Education, Concentration in Guidance & Counseling

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

May 1976 Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Psychology, Sociology

College of William and Mary

Williamsburg, VA

June 1972 Honor Graduate, Academic Diploma

Lake Taylor High School

Norfolk, VA

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