Marji Peterson, MA
Ventura,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking to utilize 17 years experience in foster care and hospice grief, loss and developmental trauma. Adept at family systems, assessments, time management, leadership and rapport building with families, co-workers and community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer/Bereavement Coordinator
Bristol Hospice LLC
Pleasanton, CA
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Recruited, screened and trained 140+ prospective volunteers; maintained 35+ active volunteers and personnel files
- Assessed patient/caregiver needs and matched with volunteers; documentation, treatment plans, goals and monthly reports. Active member of interdisciplinary team
- Provided ongoing supervision, monitoring and training. Managed volunteer support for in office administrative tasks.
- Bereavement Coordinator - Collaborated with Interdisciplinary Team to assess patient and caregiver grief risk factors; developed treatment plans and goals; maintained documentation and developed monthly reports
- Provided grief counseling to patients, caregivers and staff; coordinated community presentations and support groups; coordinated regular mailings for caregivers.
- Collaborated with community groups for Grief Choir presentations and fresh flower delivery
RFA/Certified SAFE Homestudy Writer & Trainer
Aspirant
Camarillo, CA
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Interviewed adults and children (virtually or in-person), evaluated and assessed prospective foster/adopt parents; wrote RFA and SAFE Homestudies for Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
- Virtually or in-person, trained and evaluated prospective foster/adopt families in preparation for certification; managed documentation and provided psychoeducation; made referrals as needed
- Participated in weekly clinical supervision and ongoing collaboration with management team and co-workers
Foster Care Therapist
Children's Bureau Of Southern California
Long Beach, CA
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Utilized CBT and trauma focused CBT with foster children and youth
- Conducted assessments; developed case plans and goals
- Provided psychoeducation for fost/adopt parents and facilitated support groups for birth parents
- Maintained case notes and related documentation; participated in clinical supervision
REACH Pre/Post Adoption Program Coordinator
Aspirant
Visalia, CA
09.2006 - 08.2014
- Initially hired as a fostercare social worker and promoted to REACH Program Coordinator in November of 2007
- Pre/post adoption program development and implementation including website and data base, program policies/standards, lending library and newsletter for all members of the adoption triad
- Hired, trained and supervised REACH staff; maintained documentation and client files; assessments, case plans, goals and reports
- Trained Aspiranet staff and facilitated Trauma Competent Workshops (Jayne Schooler) for College of Sequoias Kinship Center; facilitated staff and parent trainings utilizing Trust-Based Relational Interventions (Karyn Pervis).
- Coordinated annual community wide trainings with nationally recognized authors; collaborated with Aspiranet offices state-wide to replicate the REACH programs
- Coordinated annual National Adoption Month events with Tulare County adoption social workers; collaborated with CASA, and Child Abuse/Prevention Council to sponsor the Lisa Project.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Carpinteria, CA03.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA06.1987
Skills
- Experienced RFA Trainer; certified SAFE Homestudy/RFA Writer
- Grief, bereavement and trauma counselor for patients, caregivers and all members of adoption triad
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
- Debbie Benevente: Retired Tulare Co Staff Support Analyst, Grant Monitor for REACH Program & Adoptive Parent - 559-302-0510
- Jayne Schooler: Author, Parent/Professional Trainer - 937-680-0985
- Colleen Baker BSN, CHPN, CLNC: Anchor Healthcare LLC, Director of Staff and Community Engagement - 925-705-9553
PERSONAL REFERENCES:
- Toni Brown, LMFT: Success In Recovery Head of Service, Social Work Supervisor - 559-786-1004
- Shamra Tripp, LMFT: Adoption Associate Division Director at Aspiranet - 559-741-7358
- Mary Ruth Galvan: Retired - 805-901-0158
Timeline
Volunteer/Bereavement Coordinator
Bristol Hospice LLC
05.2021 - 05.2023
RFA/Certified SAFE Homestudy Writer & Trainer
Aspirant
08.2015 - 05.2021
Foster Care Therapist
Children's Bureau Of Southern California
08.2014 - 07.2015
REACH Pre/Post Adoption Program Coordinator
Aspirant
09.2006 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
UCSB
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