wolfdancer@angelfire.com

To further my professional knowledge and experience within a challenging and fulfilling position in the Social Services field.

Homeless Service Manager 1987à 1999

Mercy Behavioral Health Pittsburgh, Pa

Co-Founder of the Wellspring Drop In Center for the homeless and mentally ill. Counselor responsibilities included intake assessments and coordination of outreach services and center activities. Responsible for developing and facilitating structured, goal-oriented therapy groups based on the wants and needs of the members. Supervised and assisted in daily preparation and serving of meals in the center. Provided case management counseling and referrals for members in the areas of housing, shelter programs, mental health issues, outpatient programs and federal and state benefits. Office Administrator duties included supply maintenance, population reports and database specialist. Also served as Computer Systems Manager / Trainer ensuring proper functioning and upgrading of program computers and instructional classes for the members. Knowledgeable of Win95, Lotus, Microsoft Word, Internet applications and html Web Design.

Executive Director 1983à 1987

Southwest Consumers Pittsburgh, Pa

Founding member and Executive Director for Southwest Consumers serving the homeless and mentally ill. As Executive Director, I oversaw the coordination of fundraising through various federal, state and county grant programs. Served as Southwest Consumers representative at consumer conferences on mental health and homeless doctrine. Attended and facilitated various workshops and caucuses involving empowerment, patient rights and history of the consumer movement. Served as Master of Ceremonies and performer for benefit concerts to increase public awareness. Office Manager responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, training, disciplinary counseling, supply inventory, and database specialist.

Crane Operator 1973à 1983

U.S. Steel – Homestead Works Homestead, Pa

Overhead Crane Operator in the Heat Treating and Forge Division. Responsible for drawing hot metal furnaces and loading steel products onto trucks and railroad cars in the machine shop. Participated in agency support of USWA Local 1397.

Lab Technician 1969à 1973

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pa

Responsible to the head of Carnegie’s Physiological Psychology Department. Assisted professors and grad students in thesis preparation involving experimental psychiatric research. Developed and implemented infa-red photographic technology to be used at the University for experimental research.

• Allegheny County MH/MR (Board Member – 1988à 1991)
• PA State Mental Health Association (Board Member – 1991à 1993)
• PA State Planning Counsel for Mental Health (Board Member – 1990à 1994)
• PA State Consumer Support Program (Board Member – 1990à 1994)
• Allegheny County Support Program (Founding Member, CO-Chairperson and Board Member – 1991à 1998)
• Support Coalition International (prior Northwest U.S. Coordinator – 1991à present)
• National Association of Psychiatric Survivors
• Artists Against Stigma

Far Rockaway High School 1961

Far Rockaway, New York General Studies

US Army Signal School 1961 Fort Gordon, Georgia Telephone Lineman / Radio Operator

Community College of Allegheny County 1986

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Computer Science

________________________________________________________________________

References furnished upon request