Christine Dean
**-**** ********* **. ***, HI ****6
503-***-****/ ***********@*****.***
Over twenty five year of experience within the field of addictive behaviors developing programs and policy and
Procedures, direct client services and participating on various Certification Boards.
Department of Public Safety/ Women's Correction Facility
CPS Substance Abuse Dept. / Social Worker IV (June 2014-Present)
42-477 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, Hi 96734
Supervisor: Sanford Ito 808-***-****
Primary counselor for women incarcerated at WCCC. Conduct Intensive Outpatient group, 1x1, and
Educational sessions.
Conduct assessments; create individual treatment plans based on the client needs.
Conduct case management for each client.
Participate in monthly treatment team meeting with client's treatment team.
Create treatment program
State of Hawaii Judiciary
Family Court of the First Circuit/ CASA Social Worker (Sept 2013-June 2014)
4675 Kapolei Parkway
Kapolei, HI 96707
Court appointed Special Advocate program for the Court Mgmt services branch, family court
The program provides trained volunteer citizen advocates as GAL. It serves as liaison to the courts.
Training, Supervision and case management: conduct quarterly training for CASA volunteers
Provide consultation, advice, direction to volunteers on cases using social work principles and knowledge
Recruitment and screening volunteers to become CASA:
Program development and liaison
Case recording and record keeping : monthly court reports, attend court sessions, have contact with the
Children on monthly basis, carry case as a GAL, seek legal consultation and judicial remedy in situations
Oversee volunteers that they follow protocol and proper policy and procedure.
Regularly review the activities of the volunteers with their cases to asses compliance
Participate in developing policies and procedures.
Conduct volunteer casa reviews
The independent level of practice requires the position to provide ongoing input, evaluation and
Recommendation regarding the programs operational effectiveness.
Carry caseload of clients that have been sexually abused by parent or guardian.
A Family For Every Child, Adoption Worker
Contract position (Oct 2011-Present)/ 20-30hr wk /
1675 West 11th St Eugene, Or.
*****@********************.***
Christy Obert, Executive Director 541-***-****
Facilitate Orientation for prospective clients that want to adopt DHS children.
Review application that the family has submitted. Make sure that the family meets all the adoption criteria.
Follow SAFE protocol to compile families Home study.
Follow stand protocol for certifying an adoption home to meet foster home certification standards per OAR's.
Assist family in finding children through the nationwide matching system database.
Assist in viewing all websites for adoptive children.
Attend committee conferences for families picked for particular children they have submitted home study for.
Provide Post-Placement visits, create appropriate monthly reports, and provide recommendations to
family and DHS if needed.
Assist family with obtaining resources, help with transition of placement, and provide appropriate
documents that may be needed.
Communicate with appropriate DHS caseworkers, ICPC workers, CASA, and attorneys in each placement.
Create finalization documents for the court and appropriate documents for the courts
Department of Human Service, Child Welfare Department
Foster Home Certifier, Linn County DHS (Nov 2011-Present)/ 20hr wk/
118 2nd Ave Albany, Or. / 541-***-****
Supervisor: Katrina Husbands 503-***-****
Recruitment of foster care providers for the county, either relative or general applicants.
Identify and see out relative caregivers, foster parents, and adoptive parents that represent all
ethnic and cultural groups within the community
Develop a local community-based recruitment plan.
Provide timely introduction to foster parenting and adoption applicants, outreach and presentations
about the child welfare's relative caregiver, foster care, and adoption program.
Retention of foster homes in the community. Support and facilitate communication between certified families and case workers to
ensure services and resources are available to children and young adults.
Placement, matching and support the child/children in placement.
Establish homes to be certified in accordance to OAR's, guidelines.
Implement and monitor placement support plans for certified family who needs assistance in
maintaining conditions that provide safety and well being to children or young adults in the home.
Training new providers, teaching Foundations training to all foster and adoptive parents
Certification, gathers, analyze information and confirm safe environments through interviews, observations,
and other source materials of the foster parents and relative caregivers.
Conduct home visits at a min of every 180 days to monitor, assure compliance and confirm safe
environment with standards and department expectations.
Assess and prepare documentation. Participate in case staffing and seek supervisory review for the approval,
denial or revocation of a Certificate of Approval for all foster parents or relative caregivers.
Maintain up to date provider records.
Counseling Services Unlimited, LLC
Owner/Director ( Aug. 2010 to Present )/ $45-55hr/20-30hrs wk
1740 Liberty St SE Salem, Or. 97302 / 503-***-****
*****@********.***
Owner/Director: Chris Dean- 503-***-****
State Licensed Mental Health and Outpatient Treatment Center/ Oregon/ Hawaii
Oversee all aspects of CACS: budget, contracts, employees, program services, licensing with State of Oregon.
Manage and facilitate contracts.
Develop accounting system to track client payments and billings.
Develop policy and producers for company protocol.
Manage staff, hire staff, evaluate staff, and provide training to staff.
Monitor and evaluate program compliance using evidence based practice curriculum.
Develop relationships with community agencies and state agencies.
Provide client services crisis intervention, counseling, family counseling, education classes, Alcohol and Drug Outpatient
treatment, DUII education and Diversion.
Administer testing for level of care. Interpret tests scores.
Evaluate tools administered for bases of Diagnosis.
Interact with various community boards to stay involved and up to date with local services
Facilitate contracts with department of correction/ DHS/ for Sex offender tx and A &D Tx
Supervise up to 12 staff members.
Coordinated various community events
Options Counseling
Family Services Worker - Marion and Polk County (Contractor)/15hrs wk
4041 State St Salem, Or. 97301
Provide in home family counseling to DHS parents and children.
Assist with children returning home to parents.
Assist parents in establishing a home, finding a job, signing up for state services.
Administer a battery of tests to see where parents need assistance.
Monitor children within the home setting for a duration of 6 weeks and make final recommendation of placement.
Attend court hearings and present current care plan outcomes.
Establish new care plans in accordance with families' progress and testing scores.
Collaborate with attorneys, caseworkers, DHS, other therapist, to check to see if services are being
attended and we are on the same page.
Teach parent training, life skills, and various other trainings to clients.
Summerset Estates, Adult Elder Care Facility
4042 Gardner Rd. SE Salem, Or. 97302
Owner / Nov. 2000- Dec. 2013/ Lease out currently
PH: 503-***-****
Opened a state licensed adult care home.
The home houses Private and State elders that need medical care.
The home provides medication management,
Home care, hygiene needs, case management, meals, daily activities.
Develop policy and procedures for staff to follow per resident.
Develop individualized care plans per resident.
Coordinate medical services for each resident.
Perform delegated nursing task as needed.
Comply with state standards
Developed marketing plan and implemented advertising strategies
Valley Professional Counseling A & D and Mental Health Services
Interim-Director - Aug 2008-May2009 /
456 Hawthorne St NE Salem, Or
Supervisor- Christine Dean Washington/ State of Oregon
Oversee all aspects of VPC
Oversee Corporation, budget, contracts, and licensing with the state.
Manage and facilitate company contracts, i.e. relation with community contracts, insurance agencies,
and fee for service individuals.
Develop accounting and tracking process of billing services.
Develop and implement client services and resources
Develop and implement policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate program compliance for state license and service delivery.
Initiate new funding sources.
Develop relationships with community agencies, and state agencies.
Carry caseload of clients on an as needed base.
Developed policy and procedures for the company
Inside Out Care, INC. / Care Counseling - Salem, Or.
450 Ferry St Salem, Or 97301 (1992-2004)/40hrs wk
Founder/ Director of Programs - Chris Dean Washington/ John Washington
Coordinated Alcohol and Drug outpatient services, Crisis intervention 24hrs a day, Youth sex offender TX, Gang
disaffiliation services for teenagers in Marion, Polk, Lane and Douglas counties within Oregon.
Designed, implemented and coordinated treatment processes for youth which included their families /
support systems.
Supervised 10-15 staff members, conducted employee evaluations, and outlined training goals.
Managed and bid for contracts, wrote grants for funds to pay for family and youth services, contracted
with local counties to provide services for youth at home out of control, complete contracts statistics,
quarterly reports, and services delivery evaluations, in addition to site reviews.
Counseled individuals, families, and conducted group process. Case management.
Provided 24 hr crisis intervention that is culturally specific.
Established connection with community groups, DHS, Juvenile department, OYA, School district, county health
department, county services, red cross, homeless services and agencies, other social services agencies.
Advocated at the state and local level for services for youth and families.
Developed community collaboration of services for parents and adolescents.
Spoke to school and community organizations about parenting, community resources, adolescent's issues, etc.
Developed policy and procedures for the company.
Mortgage West - June 06 to Aug. 2009
Mortgage Broker/ Supervisor Steve Parker 503-***-****
Originate loans for FHA, conventional and Hard money
Coordinate closings
Facilitate Client, bank, title company and others in the loan process.
Keep client information confidential and abide by RESP laws.
Keep educational requirements current for licensing
Implemented Quality assurance/ compliance with RESP laws
Originated loans for FHA, Conventional and Subprime banks.
Coordinate smooth closings.
Coordinated advertising and promotions for the company
Acceptance Capital Mortgage, Salem, Or. Aug. 2003-2006
Owner/ Originator/ Broker - Supervisor James Warren 541-***-****
Develop policies and procedures
Oversee an average of 10M in loan origination
Managed fiscal compliance and distribution
Trained staff to meet federal and state regulations
Implemented Quality assurance/ compliance with RESP laws
Originated loans for FHA, Conventional and Subprime banks.
Coordinate smooth closings.
Other Employment:
Nanitch Sahallie, Youth Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment facility for Native Americans
A & D Counselor I and Recreation Specialist (1990-1992)
Sanctuary Shelter, Youth Shelter, Barrigada, Guam
Counselor/Caseworker(1989 and 1990)
YES House, Youth Residential Treatment Facility, Albany, Or.
Counselor Tech. (1987)
Oregon State Hospital, Salem, Or.
Health Tech (1986 and 1987)
Concordia University, Portland, Or.
(NAIA ) Assistant Women's Softball Coach- Supervisor Joel Athletic Director
June 1999-2001
Contract Work:
Oregon Youth Authority- All Oregon Counties,, Salem Or.
Reintegration Specialist: Provide assessment to youth that have been in the juvenile system and are being
Released to the community. Assess schooling, employability, life skills, education, relationships, stable housing, etc.
(2011-2014 )/$45-$55hr / 10-15hrs a week
Oregon Youth Authority - Oak Creek Juv. Correctional Facility, Albany, Or.
Sex Offender therapist - Supervisor Dr. John Nance (Private practice Salem, Or.)
conducted group, 1x1, administered Risk Assessment, Utilized Bio feedback on SO clients, developed plan for those
paroled to the community, Assisted in development of SO risk assessment. (1998-2002)
Polk County Juv. Department, Dallas, Or.(1995-1997)
Facilitator/ Family and youth groups on topics such as anger, addiction, family cycle, co-dependency
Volunteer Board Member
Northwest Indian Alcohol and Drug Certification Board, Secretary- NW, Oregon
Marion County DHS CRB - Board member, Salem, Or.
Education
California Southern University, Irving, cal.
Psy D, Counseling Psychology, will complete 2014/November
California Southern University, Irvine, California
Master of Science, Counseling Psychology (June 1998-2000)
University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam
Bachelor Degree - Psychology and minor in Accounting ( Aug 1989-1991)
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Or. (transferred to Guam) (Aug.1987-1989)
Studied Psychology and Accounting
Certification- Alcohol and Drug Counselor CDC III(Since 1992)
Northwest Indian College, Bellingham, WA.
Certification-Mortgage Broker Oregon/ Washington (since 2001)