Deborah Bear
Social Worker
Anchorage,AK
Summary
I am retired & actively work in women's leadership;children's ministry & small group leader at Baxter Road Bible Church in Anchorage.
Strong advocate for vulnerable populations such as children, women, and seniors.
Public speaker (includes media)
Work well with community resources.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Small Group Leader
Baxter Road Bible Church
Anchorage, Alaska
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated group classes for women whose lives impacted by substance abuse.
- Coordinated group needs with pastoral staff
- Children's Ministry
- Member of Women's Leadership Ministry. Plan & implement events for women.
Volunteer
Anchorage Medicare Task Force
Anchorage, AK
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed & participated on Task Force to help Medicare senior citizens to secure primary healthcare.
- Advocacy & public awareness regarding the lack of primary care providers both in Anchorage & in Alaska.
- Developed an action to assist connect senior Medicare recipients to existing primary care providers in Anchorage
- Public speaking with communications, state & municipal commissions to increase awareness about the lack of healthcare resources for Medicare recipients in Alaska.
- Task for coordination with Medicare, Public Health Department & local healthcare facilities to connect seniors to existing healthcare resources.
Prevention Specialist
Volunteers Of America, Alaska
Anchorage, AK
09.2000 - 05.2023
- Delivered Drug/alcohol prevention curriculum to primary-middle school students.
- Facilitated group therapy for at risk students.
- Coordinated treatment needs for students & their families
- Provided treatment referrals & other resources to students & educators in ASD.
Clinical Supervisor
Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, Alaska
08.1986 - 05.1999
- Supervised Adolescent Outpatient Treatment Program for Alaska Natives & American Indians. A majority of the clients were dually diagnosed with substance abuse & mental health issues.
- Assessment & treatment referral for adolescents in need of inpatient treatment.
- Coordinated treatment with referral sources, including probation officers.
- Developed & implemented aftercare individual & group therapy for adolescents who completed primary treatment.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary treatment team and referral sources
- Lead and directed team of [Number] clinical personnel and support staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian High School
Kent, WA 09.1968 - 06.1970
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, BSW
Wayland Baptist University
Anchorage, AK 09.1987 - 03.1996
Skills
Social Worker
Develop & deliver treatment for women & adolescents whose lives have been impacted by drugs/alcohol
Advocacy & resource broker for seniors
Work well with community & state organizations to ensure seniors have adequate primary healthcare
Community support
Documentation and recordkeeping
Fostering positive relationships
Public speaking
Spiritual guidance
Religious study
Teaching and instruction
Public outreach
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Volunteer
Anchorage Medicare Task Force
01.2023 - 05.2023
Small Group Leader
Baxter Road Bible Church
01.2022 - Current
Prevention Specialist
Volunteers Of America, Alaska
09.2000 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, BSW
Wayland Baptist University
09.1987 - 03.1996
Clinical Supervisor
Southcentral Foundation
08.1986 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian High School
09.1968 - 06.1970