Professional Qualifications

Of

Sheryl Foster, LMSW

**** ******* ******

Ann Arbor MI 48104

Cell 734-***-****

Education

University of Michigan (U Of M) School of Social Work Ann Arbor, MI 1991

Masters in Social Work

Major in Social Work Administration

Minor in Interpersonal Practice with Families and Groups

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Ypsilanti, MI 1985

Bachelor in Social Work

Minor in Sociology and Public Administration

Ann Arbor Huron High School

Diploma, Business Education

EXPERIENCE

11/23-present FFS Security, a division of Foster Family Services

09/00-Present Foster Family Services (Counseling/Home Help Agency)

Supervise clinical staff persons and provided therapeutic services to contracted agencies. Clientele include children, adolescents, adults and the aged population. Specialize in suicide prevention, loss and grief, school violence, children of divorce, physical and sexual abuse, anger management, prevention substance abuse and Home Help Services.

Provide infant mental health to mothers their infants zero to five years old.

Provide contracted social work services to Michigan public (charter) schools

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clientele six years and older.

Provide individual companionship, solution focused therapy, problem solving, referral and resource information to referred clientele.

Provide Home Help Services to State Of Michigan residents.

07/06-2/11 Lutheran Social Services of Michigan –Clinical/Foster Care Supervisor

Provided supervision to assigned staff including training and coaching, performance monitoring, evaluation, and corrective action to assure quality of service provision.

Coordinated intake process and assignment of new cases to social work staff.

Reviewed, corrected and assisted in the writing of all social work reports, treatment plans and correspondence.

Audited case recorded to ensure completeness and compliance of licensing standards.

Participated as required in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, and foster parents.

Attended and participated in LSSM’s trainings and other professional development activities.

11/99 –10/02 School Social Worker King Academy

Clinical skills and understanding of psychopathology such as depression, autism, eating disorder, school phobia, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, women issues.

Provided assessment and diagnostic skills

Development of Behavior Intervention Plans

Evaluation of Children with suspected disability and coordination of school I.E.P.C’s

Consultation regarding psychotropic medications and their effects

Committee involvement on child study 504 teams, and other programs such as school improvement, school safety, school attendance and discipline.

Wrote and received federal and state funded grants

Supervised teachers and other clinical staff during the implementation of several grants.

Participated in the state Office of Drug Control Policy grant awarding process

1987-00 Substance Abuse Counselor/Specialist Ann Arbor Community Center

Conducted substance abuse group assessments and individual counseling

Sessions with high-risk students and their families in the Ann Arbor, and Ypsilanti Public School systems (grades K-12)

Conducted substance abuse individual assessments, urine screens and facilitated individual, family and group counseling to chemically dependant juvenile court offenders and adults.

Facilitated parenting classes to court referred adults and teen mothers within the Washtenaw County Juvenile Court, and the Ypsilanti Public School System

Provided substance abuse treatment to Washtenaw County Court referred adults, and consultations with school administrators and staff in crisis prevention and intervention activities.

1991-97 Foster Care Work/Clinician Huron Services For Youth (HELPSOURCE)

Performed psychosocial clinical assessments, and develop initial treatment and service plans

Presented assigned cases to Wayne and Washtenaw County Court Judges and court official s

Conducted individual, group and family therapy with youth offenders

1990-91Intern (U Of M) Employment Transition Program

Assisted top administrators in the interviewing/hiring process for Ford Motor Company (EAP program) and University Michigan employees

Performed an assortment of presentations to administrators on the characteristics of professionalism

Graphical portrayal of pre-training assessment surveys, and facilitated financial management workshops

1985-87 Residential Training Facilitator Community Resident Corp. (CRC)

Supervised and instructed developmentally disabled adults in daily living activities

1984 Intern (Ypsilanti, MI) Full Circle Community Center

Developed and instructed living skills and social activities to community mental health clients

Facilitated a woman’s support group focusing on mental health of woman

1983-84 Intern Ann Arbor, MI) Department of Catholic Social Services

Conducted home visits and counseling services to low income families, provided advocacy on behalf of High-risk children

Conducted private home counseling visits to disabled elderly clients

Transported clients to and from designated locations

CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

Certified Social Work License (LMSW)

Child Welfare Institute, Michigan Department Of Human Services (3/09/2009)

Supervisory Skills Training (Training for Child Welfare Supervisors) U Of M (6/09)

CAFAS Certified

Certified Parents As Teachers (PAT) Educator

Parents As Teacher National Center Inc.

Certified School Social Worker

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