Ms. Julie Nix

Office: 319 Brewer Hall
Office Hours: Drop in or by appointment.
Phone: 256-782-5120
Fax: 256-782-5168 E-mail Address: jnix@jsu.edu

Related Experience

Social Worker, Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS), Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), September 2002-present

Effectively care coordinate a caseload of 200 plus children and young adults with special healthcare needs in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Clay counties
Serve as a multidisciplinary team member through the CRS clinical medical program
Collaborate with local education agencies to meet the medical, social, and educational needs of children with special healthcare needs
Train and orient new CRS employees and coordinate learning experiences for JSU and GSCC students
Promote ADRS/CRS through public awareness presentations, outreach activities, and through representation in community groups
Serve as the HIPAA compliance officer for the local CRS office

Public Health Social Worker, Calhoun County Health Department, Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), June 2000-September 2002

Provided information, resources, and referrals for diverse patient population in a public health setting
Coordinated case management services for Medicaid eligible individuals who were enrolled in the Patient 1^stprogram upon referral from their primary care physicians
Conducted home visits to determine ongoing psychosocial needs
Trained and supervised LBSW Social Workers in two separate programs, supervised one JSU Field Placement Student
Assisted uninsured patients in accessing drug assistance programs and other community resources
Participated in public health education and outreach activities

MSW Field Placement, Quality of Life Health Services, January 2000-April 2000

Participated as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a community health center
Conducted psychosocial assessments of patients in a primary care setting
Assisted indigent and other medically underserved patients in locating resources and services in the community
Developed multicultural practice skills by working with a large number of Latino patients
Enhanced clinical skills in working with aging individuals and those with chronic health care needs
Facilitated group of pre-adolescents in a housing authority community to promote health education and prevention

Early Intervention Service

Coordinator, ARC of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, June 1997-December

Coordinated case management services for families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays
Collaborated with medical, educational, allied health, and other social service professionals
Facilitated the involvement and inclusion of parents, care givers, and other professionals in the multidisciplinary team planning of the Individualized Family Service Plan
Monitored and determined on an ongoing basis the adequacy and appropriateness of service delivery
Identified and utilized resources at the local, state, and national levels for individuals with disabilities and their families
Managed record keeping in accordance with the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the State Medicaid Agency and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

Family Advocate, Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, October 1996-June 2000

Coordinated case management services for adults with mental retardation
Planned for and facilitated the development of independent living skills
Advocated for and taught self-advocacy skills to adults with mental retardation
Provided information and referral to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers

Home Teacher, Rainbow Omega Inc., January 1996-October 1996

Completed 400-hour field placement for undergraduate study at this residential and vocational facility for adults with mental retardation, was subsequently hired as a Relief Home Teacher
Participated in fund-raising activities for this private, nonprofit agency
Completed social histories of residents
Helped supervise vocational training
Instructed residents in activities of daily living
Administered daily medications and maintained related paperwork concerning medications and the residents’ behaviors

Therapeutic Recreation Aide, Anniston Parks and Recreation Department, March 1994-October 1996

Assisted in the planning, organization, and supervision of social and recreational activities for adults with developmental disabilities.

Counselor, Arc Summer Day Camps, Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, June -July 1996

Assisted in the planning, organization, and supervision of recreational and educational activities for children with mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and/or speech impairments

Volunteer Experience

Member, Calhoun County Department of Human Resources Quality Assurance Committee, 2001-present

Serve as co-chairperson of the committee
Conduct case reviews and provide recommendations to improve social work practice
Participated in a 2004 special study to examine trends and the reasons that children were entering the foster care system
Collaborated with the JSU student unit in developing a comprehensive resource guide for substance abuse treatment in our community (2005)

Volunteer, Northeast Chapter of Alabama SAFE KIDS, 2002-present

Serve as a member of the steering committee
Write grant proposals for child passenger safety programs (total grants approximately $25,000)
Assist with car seat safety events

Counselor and Program Director, Camp Sumatanga Elementary Camp, 1989-1999

Planned and supervised recreational activities for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
Supervised and coordinated training for counselors for the United Methodist Church Camp

Volunteer, Anniston Parks and Recreation Department, 1997-2001

Served as a score keeper for the Adult Special Olympic Bowling League

Volunteer, Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, 1990-1996

Participated in fund-raising campaigns, assisted with Special Olympics and the Arc Adult Summer Day camp

Volunteer, Calhoun County Department of Human Resources, 1990-1995

Assisted with recreational activities for children in foster care

Professional Licensure and education

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), AL License #1399G
Master of Social Work (May 2000)

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Bachelor of Social Work (April 1996)

Jacksonville State University

700 Pelham Road North

Jacksonville, AL 36265

Saks High School (1992) *Advanced diploma with honors

4401 Saks Road

Anniston, Al 36206

Organizations and Community Involvement

Co-chairperson and member of the Calhoun County DHR Quality Assurance Committee, 2001-present
Member of the Northeast Chapter of AL SAFE KIDS Coalition and Steering Committee, 2002-present
Member of the Cleburne County Children’s Policy Council, 2002-present
Member of the District Coordinating Council for Early Intervention, 1996-2000
Member of the Mental Retardation Advisory Council, 1996-2000
Member of the JSU Social Work Club, 1993-1996
Member of Alpha Xi Delta social sorority, served as Philanthropy Chairperson and Membership Vice President, 1993-1996

Awards and Honors

ADRS Services to Customers Award, 2004
Lola Louise Beal Endowment Scholarship, The University of Alabama School of Social Work, 1999
Volunteer of the Year Award, Anniston Parks and Recreation Department, 1998, 2000
Audrey Knighton Field Placement Scholarship, Jacksonville State University Social Work Department, 1996
Gwenneth Mulder Scholarship, Department of Sociology and Social Work, JSU, 1995
Who’s Who Among American College Students, 1995
Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society, JSU, 1995
Member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, Birmingham-Southern College, 1993
Presidential Honors Scholarship, Birmingham-Southern College, 1992
United Methodist Church Scholarship, Birmingham-Southern College, 1992

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