Barbara S. Spriggs, LCSW

600 Goodwin Drive * Park Ridge, IL 60068
 [Send email to request phone number] 63-6876     *     [Send email using form at bottom]
OBJECTIVE
	To obtain a position using my skills and experience to serve where needed 
EDUCATION

1991-1994			Jane Addams School of Social Work	                        Chicago,
IL
				Master of Social Work
1970-1974			Barat College			                              Lake Forest, IL
				B.A., Sociology and Religious Studies

EXPERIENCE

11/07 – 9/08                           Interim President and CEO		         The
Youth Campus
								                        733 North Prospect
								                   Park Ridge, IL  60068
	Provided leadership through demonstration of core values and mission of
the agency in  my interim role as President and CEO
	Managed the budget process including zero based budget exercise in
conjunction with the CFO for FY09
	Served as liaison between TYC and collateral agencies, community
groups, funding sources, IDCFS
	Participated in Board of Directors meetings and committees
	Worked to develop community contacts and increase awareness of the
agency, its mission and core values

11/06-11/07			Chief Operating Officer		         The Youth Campus
	Conducted day to day oversight and supervision of the agency’s
departments and programs, including foster care, residential, finance, human
resources & training, quality improvement and development
	Provided support to Board committees of finance, human resources and
services
	Maintained liaison opportunities with other agencies and within the
child welfare community

3/00-11/06			Director of Residential Services	         The Youth Campus
	Handled day to day operations of a four home adolescent program for
thirty- four SED teens.
	Developed and implemented new programming to meet the changing needs of
the clients served
	Provided a relationship of cooperation and trust with on grounds school
funded by the local district
 
Resume of Barbara S. Spriggs
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10/98-3/00			Social Worker				Village of Niles
										            Niles, IL  
	Developed and implemented  programming for local schools for at risk
youth
	Provided community crisis intervention 
	Participated in food pantry operation and provided case management
services when necessary
	Delivered individual, group, family and couples therapy to a diverse
caseload, ranging in age from three to senior citizens

4/98-10/98			Clinical Coordinator			    Little City Foundation
                                                                                
                                                   Palatine, IL
	Implemented supervision and oversight of all services for three homes,
approximately 35 clients (half the total population)
	Assisted in linkage of service for children with autism and other
special needs
	Participated in the conversion process to obtain Medicaid services

7/95-7/97			Clinical Coordinator			         The Youth Campus
	Provided supervision to clinical department of four therapists
	Worked closely with the program director in managing operations
	Built clinical team of clinicians with diverse skill sets to meet the
needs of the clients
	Carried individual and family caseload 

7/94-6/95			Therapist				         The Youth Campus
	Provided clinical services to co-ed population of adolescents
	Created individualized interventions and treatment plans for clients
with histories of abuse and neglect
	Established strong bond/attachment with clients with complex needs 

6/93-6/94			Coordinator of Training and QA	         The Youth Campus
	Expanded training of program model and supplemental programming for all
staff
	Developed the quality improvement department with first peer review,
utilization reviews, etc.
	Taught parenting classes to caregivers of clients in residence

1/90-6/93			Program Manager			         The Youth Campus
	Responsible for day to day management of one residential home of ten
female adolescents with my spouse
	Shared responsibility with my spouse as live in couple with full home
responsibilities 
	Established linkage with guardians and significant individuals in the
client’s life
	Provided supportive services of case management and educational linkage



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