Anna Shoaf
Greenville
Summary
I am seeking a position offering individualized therapeutic support to those presenting with intersections of behavioral health, developmental and physical disability, and/or complex trauma. While I am open to working with any demographic, my preference is for the growing older adult population.
I bring over 20 years of experience working with diverse and underrepresented populations, advocating for multisystemic policy reform, equity, and accessible resources, developing new programs, policy and grant writing, and facilitation of client, staff, and community education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aging and Behavioral Health Coordinator
Area Agency on Aging-Mercer and Lawrence County
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized psychoeducation, intervention, behavioral activation, and linkages through the evidence based Healthy IDEAS program
- Developed and facilitated group education to the older adult community regarding depression, anxiety, and overall mental health
- Intervened in complex cases regarding the intersection of behavioral health, substance use, court involvement, neurocognitive disorder, housing, crisis, and long-term care needs
- Involved in community groups on topics to include suicide prevention, housing, and community support programs
- Facilitated training on dementia and older adult behavioral health at the county Crisis Intervention Training
- Advocated for the behavioral health needs of the older adult population from the local to state level
- Presented at the 2024 Statewide Aging and Behavioral Health Conference
- Collaborated with multiple counties regarding resources for hoarding disorder
Assistant Program Manager (CSEC)
Specialized Residential Program-Western Pennsylvania
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with RFP and the resulting new residential certification and auditing process (3800 regulations, DHS bulletin)
- Facilitated multi-disciplinary relationships with county, state, and non-profit agencies to include DHS, CYF and local educational resources
- Recruited, screened, and interviewed job candidates
- Trained, supervised and provided staff development for all direct care staff
- Developed residential programming for CSEC (commercialized sexual exploitation of children) youth
- Supervised at-risk youth in the residential and community settings
Foster Care Worker/ Recruiter/ Trainer
Children's Aid Society of Mercer County-Western Pennsylvania
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Offered support to families in individualized and group settings
- Developed and facilitated 20 hours of training materials relating to trauma and attachment
- Certified, matched, placed, and supervised children in resource families.
- Experienced with grant writing and subsequent reporting
- Recruited new resource families through unique written, radio, and video advertising, and community outreach activities
- Maintained records in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) standards (3700 regulations); no citations
Permanency Specialist
Family Services of NW PA-Western Pennsylvania
12.2013 - 12.2018
- Recruited, matched, and supervised resource families and adjudicated youth, with special attention to transition-age youth.
- Competency in the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) units of service
Therapeutic Staff Support
Family Behavioral Resources & Glade Run Lutheran Services-Western Pennsylvania
10.2009 - 12.2013
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of behavioral interventions for children in accordance with treatment plan goals
- Taught coping skills, calming techniques, articulation of feelings and needs, and positive peer interactions across multiple settings; data tracking; crisis intervention
Experiential Educational Assistant
The Graham School Family of Schools
Columbus
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Recruited and maintained positive relationships with diverse internships for 200+ students
- Coordinated curriculum, scheduling, transportation and community resources for multiple week-long learning 'expeditions' surrounding topic-based curriculum for 100+ students
- Supervised, advised, and taught at-risk adolescents in the school and internship settings
Independent Living Administrative Assistant
Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council
Columbus
11.2003 - 07.2007
- Advocated for equal rights and access for people with disabilities
- Coordinated quarterly town meeting and board meeting
- Scheduled annual US congressional visits for constituents
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
Pennsylvania Western (Edinboro) University
Edinboro, PA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice
Thiel College
Greenville, PA, US05.2008
Certification
- Medication Administration Training (ODP) certified
- ACT 101 Authorized Representative (Adoption Searches)
- CPR/AED/First Aid + Adult and Children
- Leadership training
- Safe Crisis Management
- CHANCE (Child Exploitation Program) certified trainer
Timeline
Aging and Behavioral Health Coordinator
Area Agency on Aging-Mercer and Lawrence County
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Program Manager (CSEC)
Specialized Residential Program-Western Pennsylvania
11.2022 - 08.2023
Foster Care Worker/ Recruiter/ Trainer
Children's Aid Society of Mercer County-Western Pennsylvania
12.2018 - 10.2022
Permanency Specialist
Family Services of NW PA-Western Pennsylvania
12.2013 - 12.2018
Therapeutic Staff Support
Family Behavioral Resources & Glade Run Lutheran Services-Western Pennsylvania
10.2009 - 12.2013
Experiential Educational Assistant
The Graham School Family of Schools
08.2008 - 08.2009
Independent Living Administrative Assistant
Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council
11.2003 - 07.2007
Master's degree - Social Work
Pennsylvania Western (Edinboro) University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice
Thiel College
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