Billie Jo Weinberg

2511 PLANTATION - PEARLAND, TEXAS 77584 PHONE (281) 412-0017 - HOME (713) 412-2410 CELL E-MAIL: BJWEINBERG@SBCGLOBAL.NET BILLIE JO R. WEINBERG OBJECTIVE Dedicated proven professional with twenty-five (25) years experience in the child welfare field. I am seeking a position in social services/management that utilizes my past and present experience to advocate, broaden and enhance the child welfare arena. My speciality is in special needs adoption and foster care. EMPLOYMENT  Manager of Spaulding for Children Adoption/Foster Care - Houston, TX - July 1998 to August 2007  Social Worker/Trainer DePelchin ChildrenҒs Center - Houston, TX - August 1997 to June 1998  Project Coordinator Community in Schools - El Paso, TX - August 1996 to June 1997  Project Manager Community in Schools - Houston, TX - September 1994 to July 1996  Supervisor Teen Parent Services DePelchin Childrens Center - Houston, TX - July 1992 to Sept 1994  Adoption/Maternity Social Worker, DePelchin ChildrenҒs Center - Houston, TX - July 1987 to July 1992  Crisis Counselor; Tacoma Crisis Residential Center - Tacoma, WA - July 1982 to 1984  Senior Child Care Worker, Kitsap Youth Homes - Tacoma, WA - July 1982 to 1984 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  Exceptional management skills enabling successes with multiple departments  Skilled in working with local and state child welfare agencies  Strong clinical skills as it relates to children and families  Exceptional problem solving skills that are solution and outcome focused  Strong writing skills in home studies and psycho/social assessments  Able to adapt to changing situations while remaining focused on desired outcomes  Projects strong training and presentation skills in addressing clients and staff  Able to establish rapport with client population  Strong networking skills with other agencies as well as the court system EDUCATION 1987 - University of Houston Houston, Texas Masters of Social Work Child Welfare/Treatment Focused 1982 - Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington BachelorҒs of Arts Major: Social Work/Religion CERTIFICATION 2006 - Child Placing Agency Administrator 1987 - Licensed Masters of Social Work MEMBERSHIP National Association of Social Work REFERENCES References upon request