Ms. Robyn Snider
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» Ms. Robyn Snider
EDUCATION
B.S. Jacksonville State University; Major: Sociology; Minor: Social Work - December 1985
B.S.W. Jacksonville State University - April 1988
M.S.W. University of Alabama; Concentration: Children, Youth, and Families - April 1995
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Private Independent Practitioner
Certified Parent Project Instructor
Certified Child Welfare Social Worker
Certified Leader, Group Preparation and Selection for Adoptive and Foster Parents
EMPLOYMENT
Instructor, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Jacksonville State University; August 1998-present
On-going Supervisor for LBSW and LGSWs completing licensure requirements
Consultant, LINC program; 2000-2001
Consultant, Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group; 1997-present
Adjunct Professor, BSW Program, JSU; 1997 - 1998
Family and Children's Services Supervisor, Calhoun County Department of Human Resources; 1992 - 1998
Foster Care Social Worker, Calhoun County DHR; 1990 -1992
Investigative Social Worker, Calhoun County DHR; 1988 -1990
EXPERIENCE
Direct practice involving investigations of child abuse and neglect reports; case management of children in foster care; supervision of adoptions; foster care resources; adoptions, and resource development.
Investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and case management of children in foster care including working with law enforcement, the District Attorney's office, mental health therapists, schools, and other professionals in the community involved in the process. Assessment and interviewing were key skills used on a daily basis to provide services to children and families.
Resource development including negotiating for the creation of new services, the restructuring of existing services to meet client needs, and community organization to identify and develop services to address needs of the community outside of DHR use. Provided training to the staff in the county and region.
While employed with DHR, served on several committees and task forces. These included groups to change or develop polices and procedures for statewide practice; the development of new risk assessment forms for child welfare services; the development of training for line staff, and a statewide resource development task force that offered consultation to other counties.
Provided consultation and training to five other states regarding the current child welfare system. Also involved in implementing new program designed to meet identified needs.
COURSES TAUGHT AT JSU
SW 330 - Introduction to Social Work
SW 332 - Social Policy and Services
SW 333 - Family and Child Welfare Services
SW 340 - Substance Abuse and Social Work
SW 390 - Social Work Practice I
SW 391 - Social Work Practice II
SW 448 - Social Work Practice III
SW 449 - Field Instruction Placement
SW 450 - Field Instruction Seminar
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Social Workers since 1995
JSU Social Work Advisory Board since 1995
Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Affiliate Member since 1998
Delta Beta Chapter, Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society since 1998
UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT
College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Council Member, 2000-2005
Conference Planning Committee - Appalachian School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, 2003-present
Member, JSU Substance Abuse Committee, 2003-present Planning Committee
Member, JSU Child Development Center, 2002-2004
AWARDS
National Association of Social Workers, Coosa Valley/JSU Unit, Social Worker of the Year, 2005
Teaching Excellence Award, College of Arts and Sciences, 2001
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Family Services Center Board Member
LIN=C Program Quality Assurance Committee Member
Calhoun/Cleburne Children's Advocacy Center Board Member
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama 36265
256-782-5731
rsnider@jsu.edu
