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Barbara Simms

Amarillo

Summary

Dynamic social services leader with extensive experience at Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home, excelling in volunteer management and community outreach. Proven ability to enhance volunteer relations and drive impactful events, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills to foster collaboration and support for diverse populations.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Coordinator/Social Worker

BSA Harrington Cancer Center
Amarilloi
06.2017 - Current

Director of Social Services

Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home
Amarillo
10.2013 - 06.2017

Director of Social Services

Baptist Community Services
Amarillo
03.2006 - 10.2013

Director of Social Services

Plum Creek Rehab
Amarillo
01.1998 - 03.2006

Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator

Crown Of Texas Hospice
Amarillo
10.1996 - 08.1997

Social Worker

Texas Department of Protective and Family Services
Amarillo
05.1979 - 10.1996

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family Studies

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08-1978

Skills

  • Volunteer management
  • Event planning
  • Community outreach
  • Conflict resolution
  • Public speaking
  • Report writing
  • Networking skills
  • Volunteer relations
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Volunteer screening
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Volunteer Coordinator/Social Worker

BSA Harrington Cancer Center
06.2017 - Current

Director of Social Services

Ussery Roan Texas Veterans Home
10.2013 - 06.2017

Director of Social Services

Baptist Community Services
03.2006 - 10.2013

Director of Social Services

Plum Creek Rehab
01.1998 - 03.2006

Social Worker/Volunteer Coordinator

Crown Of Texas Hospice
10.1996 - 08.1997

Social Worker

Texas Department of Protective and Family Services
05.1979 - 10.1996

Bachelor of Science - Family Studies

Texas Tech University
Barbara Simms