Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies (with a focus in Case Management)
Education:
East Liverpool City Schools – 2006
Kent State University – Salem – 2011
Professional History:
I am a Psychiatric Case Manager with the School and Family Solutions Program at PsyCare. I have been employed by PsyCare since February 2020 and work at LaCroft Elementary in East Liverpool. In college, I studied Human Development and Family Studies with a focus in Case Management at Kent State University. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2011. I have had 13+ years of experience of working with children and families.
Before I became employed with PsyCare, I worked at Youthbuild Columbiana County(2010-2011), Columbiana County Head Start(2012-2015), Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services(2015-2017), and Columbiana County Children Services(2017-2020).
Specialties:
- Children of all ages and their families
- Appalachian Culture
Professional Objectives:
“I love working with people, especially in my hometown. I feel that by growing up and living in East Liverpool my whole life, I am able to connect with people in this area better. I understand the culture and the challenges of the little resources in southern Columbiana County. I am able to empathize with people and I dedicate my time to personally understand each client and their unique situation. It’s important to learn about all of the pieces of the puzzle in order to help people reach their goals, and also build a sense of comfort and confidence, so that they can move forward and tackle life on their own.”
Certificates/Special Training:
Bridges Out of Poverty
American Sign Language (2 years in college)
Family Development Credential
Restorative Justice
Trauma trainings
Child Abuse Trainings
Drug Abuse Trainings
Self Defense Trainings
PAX
Erika’s Lighthouse