Peggy J. Akrigg
Clinton Township,Michigan
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in managing business operations and human services. Led initiatives that enhanced client outcomes and streamlined program delivery, showcasing effective crisis intervention and strategic planning skills. Committed to fostering partnerships that elevate community resources and support personal growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Clinical Practice
Self Employed
Macomb County, MI
03.2014 - 05.2022
- Delivered therapeutic support to clients through in-person sessions and facilitated telehealth visits and phone consultations.
- Collaborated with clients to develop creative ideas and practical solutions that supported personal growth goals.
- Human Rights-Based Approach.
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Trainings.
- Strategies to Help Clients Process Grief and Loss.
- Utilization of practical tools in polarized times,
- Conflict Resolution/Mediation.
- Utilized strategies to help clients process grief and loss.
Director of Family Education and Support Services
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
Pontiac, MI
03.2001 - 04.2017
- Managed Pontiac after-school program services, including Even Start, Incredible Years, Parent Partner (pregnant teen mentoring), post-adoption support, teen parent services, Parent-Child Home Program, and parent education classes.
- Coordinated early childhood intervention programs addressing teen pregnancy, family literacy, parenting concerns, and job skills, enhancing family self-sufficiency.
- Facilitated collaborations with community organizations to improve program outreach and access to resources.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive social service strategies.
- Managed budgets and resources to support operational effectiveness across department's programs.
- Oversaw evaluations of programs, assessing impact to inform future planning and service delivery.
- Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and mentor staff members.
Therapeutic Foster Care Supervisor
Teen Ranch Family Services, Inc.
Southfield, Michigan
10.1998 - 02.2000
- Hire, Train and Supervise Therapeutic and Foster Care Case Managers.
- Provided tailored services to families, children, and foster parents based on thorough assessments to enhance care outcomes.
- Maintained availability for crisis assistance, effectively intervening and resolving crises to ensure safety and stability.
- Conducted regular conferences with clients and staff to address needs and coordinate support.
Solution-Focused/Family-Center Therapist
Private Practice
Plymouth
05.1995 - 12.1998
- Delivered therapeutic services to individuals and families to support emotional and psychological well-being.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques to address mental health challenges effectively.
Foster Care Case Manager and Therapist
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
Southfield, Michigan
05.1995 - 05.1997
- Provided comprehensive case management services, integrating social casework, counseling, and treatment to foster client growth.
- Assessed family dynamics and individual needs through structured interviews, guiding tailored support strategies.
- Developed and implemented resources to address client needs, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Facilitated educational and support groups for biological parents and foster parents.
- Worked collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have important roles in the client's life situations.
- Prepared legal documents and provided testimony in court proceedings.
Director of Social Services
West Bloomfield Nursing & Convalescent Ctr.
West Bloomfield
06.1993 - 03.1995
- Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed social services programs to meet residents' diverse needs.
- Identified and addressed residents' medically related social, emotional, and family needs to enhance overall well-being.
- Coordinated discharge planning process to ensure comprehensive arrangements and timely referrals met residents' needs before discharge.
Education
Master of Social Work - Families and Children
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan04-1995
Bachelor of Science - Social Work and Pastoral Ministry
Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan05-1993
Certificate of Achievement - Sign Language Studies
Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan01-1992
Skills
- Therapeutic assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Program evaluation
- Client consultation
- Child development knowledge
- Client advocacy
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Conflict Mediation
- Empathy and compassion
LANGUAGE:
American Sign Language
Affiliations
- Michigan and National Association of Social Workers
- Specialty Practice Section Member:
- Poverty and Social Justice
Certification
- Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
Timeline
Private Clinical Practice
Self Employed
03.2014 - 05.2022
Director of Family Education and Support Services
Catholic Social Services of Oakland County
03.2001 - 04.2017
Therapeutic Foster Care Supervisor
Teen Ranch Family Services, Inc.
10.1998 - 02.2000
Solution-Focused/Family-Center Therapist
Private Practice
05.1995 - 12.1998
Foster Care Case Manager and Therapist
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
05.1995 - 05.1997
Director of Social Services
West Bloomfield Nursing & Convalescent Ctr.
06.1993 - 03.1995
Master of Social Work - Families and Children
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work and Pastoral Ministry
Madonna University
Certificate of Achievement - Sign Language Studies
Madonna University