**** * **** **. *** Angeles, California *****

VICKIE J. HOLT-DOBY PHILLIPS, MA, MS

Hm. 323-***-**** accml5@r.postjobfree.com Cell 310-***-****

Objective:

Looking for a challenging Human Services position focused on the cares and

concerns of older adults and their families. In a setting with a special

emphasis toward exceptional services for older adults and families.

Experience:

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Student Internship 6/2012 to 12/2012

OPICA Adult Day Care

W orked, under the direction of an MFT supervisor, counseled Adults going into the early stages of

alzheimers and their families. I conducted individual and group therapy. I worked with music and story

telling groups. Completed necessary documentation and charting.

Los Angeles County Community 2010 to Present

Twenty plus years of experience and service to the community. Maintaining skills and knowledge of

issues and concerns that affect the public and society.

City Of Carson Multipurpose Senior Center

SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR 12/2000 to 2008

Organizes, performance coordinates specialize social service programs for senior citizens . The

community Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, Handyman / Homemaker program, and the Stroke

Center, etc. Provided in-depth information and training, assistance, as well as counseling,

referrals and follow-up to seniors, their families and the community. This is done, with reference

to the Department of Public Social Services, Social Security, In Home Support services and

other public & private resources programs. Performed psychosocial assessments and provided

appropriate information and referral as ne cessary. Participates in networking, continuing

education, the Area Agency on Aging and other agencies to remain aware of current

information. Prepares reports, written correspondence grants and other information as required.

Prepared and located information for city staff and community at large.

City of Culver City Multipurpose Senior Center

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST-SOCIAL WORKER 7/96 to 11/ 2000

Provided supportive counseling for the community in need of help with social service programs.

Information and referral to community resources and case management, including assessments, care

planning, service coordination and follow up. Also responsible for direction of, Corporation for National

Service, 300 plus volunteer program. Administration of grant preparation and follow -up. Recruitment

and retention of volunteers. Administered budget and fundraising activities. Coordinated activities

and conferred with other departments and community agencies. Conducted volunteer

recognition and other community special events. Provided training, supervision and monitoring

of paid and volunteer staff.

Twin Palms Care Center

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 7/93 to 6/96

296 bed locked skilled nursing facility (sister facility of Signal hill). Responsible for direction of social

services staff. Provided medically related social services to a variety of residents, including mental

health, Alzheimer's & related dementias, Hospice and ICF populations. Provided monthly family

council/support groups. Directly responsible for administration of residents Psycho-social needs.

Conducted investigations of alleged adult abuse. Directed the Alzheimer’s Dementia Unit including

marketing and coordination of the unit. Provided training for facility staff, residents and families on

psycho-social and relevant issues related to all aspects of long term care.

Signal Hill LTC Care Center

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 1/93 to 6/93

196 Bed skilled nursing facility. Provided medically rela ted social services to senior residents as wel l

as Aids/HIV and Hospice units. Provided training for facility staff, residents and families on

psycho-social and relevant issues related to all aspects of long term care. Department head

responsible for supervising social services assistants, handling comprehensive psycho-social

assessments, discharge planning and referrals to appropriate community resources. health,

Alzheimer's & related dementias, Hospice and ICF populations. (in school full time)

Fountain Gardens LTC Convalescent Hospital (relocated to Los Angeles Area)

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 8/92 to 12/92

150 Bed skilled nursing facility. Provided medically related social services and training as part of a

multidisciplinary team. Department head responsible for assessment care planning and administering

residents' psycho-social needs. Coordinated discharge planning and referrals to appropriate

community resources. Directly instrumental in implementing facility Hospice program. (returned to

school full time as well)

Rancho Encinitas LTC Health Center (Oceanside, CA.)

DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICES 1/91 to 7/92

99 Bed skilled nursing facility. Responsible for direction and implementation of therapeutic recreational

activity program. Department head responsible for activity staff and volunteer program. Provided

medically related social services to staff, residents and their families including teaching as

needed. Responsible for coordination of discharge planning. Successfully completed two OBRA

surveys. Facility specialized in Alzheimer's type dementia. Directly instrumental in implementing

Hospice program. (2nd job)

Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc.

CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELOR 9/90 to 5/92

Provided emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic incidents or to their families

immediately following the intervention of police or fire personnel. Called in to assist the following types

of victims: Citizens who were despondent; victims of robbery ; victims of family violence; disoriented

elderly persons; and victims of other crisis. Also responsible for written reports and follow -up.

Completed 80 hour training program. Received 1991 Ford Foundation and Harvard University

Innovations Award.

Certifications:

80 Hour Crisis Intervention counselors Certificate, California

36 Hour California State Activity Director Certificate 3/91

CPR & First Aide Certified

Certified Nursing Assistant; Certificate #111560: 1981 California

Certified Home Health Aide; #63958; 2/89 California

Blood Withdrawal Certification; 6/88 California

Volunteer Activities:

Former Hospice Volunteer-VNA of Long Beach, California

Southwestern Christian College

Co-Director of Alumni Chorus, So. California Chapter

Former Co-Director California State University, Older Adult Center

South Side Church of Christ Concert Chorus/ inspiration singers

Former Southside Church of Christ Care Giver Ministry Counselor

Organization Affiliations: Past & Present

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist

American Society On Aging

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

L.A. County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council-Elder Abuse

Fraud and Prevention Committee.

Southern California Association of Activity Coordinators

CSUDH Student and Alumni Gerontology Association - Past Chair

Southwestern Christian College Alumni Association

Education

California Stats University Dominguez Hills

MASTER of SCIENCE in MARRIAGE and FAMILY THERAPY Carson, California

Board of Behavioral Science Intern MFT #74832 Dec. 2012

California State University Dominguez Hills Carson, California

Master of Arts Behavioral Science: Gerontology May 1994

Alpha Kappa Delta - International sociology Honor Society

Outstanding Student Award - Graduate Gerontology/ Department

Teaching Assistant

California State University Dominguez Hills Carson, California

BACHELOR OF ARTS HUMAN SERVICES: ADULT LIFE AND GERONTOLOGY August. 1992

Southwestern Christian College Terrell, Texas

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE May 1978

Board of Trustees' Award - May 1978

Katherine E. Martin Award

Vice President of Dormitory Council

Presentations

and Trainings: "Careers in Gerontology" Carson, California State University Dominguez

Hills, Gerontology Program

"Issues encountered in Long Term Care Facilities" Santa Monica LTC

Ombudsman Office

"The Motivated Activity Director" Culver City Los Angeles Association of

Activity Directors

"Community Resources & Referrals for Seniors and their Families" Santa

Monica LTC Ombudsman Office

"Advance Directives-I've got mine where's yours" Culver City Culver West

Care Center

“Utilizing Volunteers in Your Organization" Carson California State University

Gerontology Class

"Issues encountered in Long Term Care Facilities" Santa Monica LTC

Ombudsman Office

"Residence Rights, Human Sexuality and Death and Dying in Long Term

Care” Chaffy Collage Activity Directors Class

"Love, Intimacy, Sexuality & The Long-Term Care Resident" Southern

California Association of Activity Professionals

"Dealing with Difficult Residents or How Not to Lose Your Mind When Others

have Lost Theirs" Southern California Association of Activity Professionals

"Beating the Holiday Blues” The National Council on Aging

"Volunteering for the Mind, Body, and Soul" The Lions Club

"Careers in Gerontology" California State University Dominguez Hills Human

Services Association

"Stereotypes of Aging" Notre Dame High School Academy

Publication: "Elder Abuse-It's a Fact," Culver City Life (August/September 1999): 10 -11, 62-

63.

References: References provided upon request

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