Training Service
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Mary C.
Schilling
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Merced, CA, 95340
SUMMARY .
Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. Talents
include recruitment and training in a social/human services delivery system.
SKILLS
Excel in Child Welfare program Trauma-informed Care and treatment
development Sensitive
Change management Program development
Reports generation and analysis Strategic planner
Training and development Excellent interpersonal skills
Results-oriented Family therapy
Client-focused Staff development
Computer proficient
EXPERIENCE
Recruiter -Trainer- Social Work Supervisor
Merced, CA
Rainbow Valley Foster Care/ Nov 2010 to Apr 2018
Developed training curriculum for prospective resource parents.
Recruited and screened prospective resource parents.
Developed public relations materials (brochures, fliers, etc.)
Developed a strategic plan for recruiting and retaining resource parents.
Created new employee self-evaluation forms that focused on employee performance,
competencies, engagement and development
Scheduled all new employee orientations meeting.
Provided two (2) in-service training sessions per month to all staff.
Trained new employees on agency client service policies and service level standards.
Attended local, regional, and national training for child welfare services staff as defined by
state and federal mandates.
Revised and updated the Resource Parent Handbook
Interviewed potential resource parents in their home for SAFE home study assessments.
Advised care providers on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic home
treatment plans.
Developed an intake tool that effectively reduced the number of inappropriate placements.
Wrote case plans and other legal documents.
Provided monthly social worker training sessions.
Conducted 3-4 individual therapy sessions per week.
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Guided youth through the emancipation planning process.
Communicated with resource families about diagnoses and treatment programs.
Facilitated weekly resource parent training sessions (4 per week)
Social Worker IV
Merced, CA
Human Services Agency - Merced County/ May 1996 to Aug 2009
Guided youth through the emancipation planning process.
Consulted with other professionals regarding the treatment of specific clients.
Directed all protective placement, case management, parent education and family
reunification activities.
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best
address their needs.
Assessed clients and delivered comprehensive case management services.
Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights.
Set up family meetings with guidance from community partners, department supervisors
and administrators.
Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents.
Presented case history material for review and discussion with other staff members.
Maintained a case load of 50+ clients (children birth-18 years), working under strict
deadlines.
Interviewed clients and their relatives to compile detailed social and psychiatric information.
Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information.
Interviewed clients in their home for home study assessments to assist the courts with
permanency decisions.
Program Director
Fresno, Ca
Jewish Federation of Central California/ Jun 2009 to Oct 2010
Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements.
Conducted needs assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and
community assistance and services.
Recruited individuals and built membership rosters through a variety of methods including
community event attendance and promotional materials.
Made appearances at special events as a representative of the Jewish Federation of Central
California to develop new relationships with possible donors.
Referred families to food banks, financial assistance programs, employment and training
support and health and immigration services.
Determined customer eligibility for benefit programs and services.
Monitored program budgets and costs to verify expenses were within budget parameters.
Executive Director
Modesto, Ca
Congregation Beth Shalom/ Oct 2010 to Nov 2011
Implemented standards and methods to measure the effectiveness of congregational
activities.
Promoted dynamic, positive and memorable experiences for Congregation members.
Supervised all bookkeeping activities.
Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of
bank transactions.
Received and submitted dues payments and donation, and applied amounts to members'
accounts.
Completed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and
gathering materials.
Updated member accounts with interactions, payments and personal information.
Submitted monthly financial reports to Board of Directors.
Supervised all facilities maintenance/custodial staff and ensured sustainability of all
facilities (educational facility and worship facility).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Arts: Counseling Psychology
National University 2001
La Jolla, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
Lew Wentz Scholarship Recipient
Completed coursework in Art History, Anthropology, and Ethnic Studies
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Member
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Member of National Association of Social Workers, 2010 to Current
Member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist
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