Interview Questions
What degree(s) do you have and where did you earn it (them)? B.S.W. from U of M.
What is your title? Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
How did you come to work at your organization? Working for Youth Homes (formerly known as Missoula Youth Homes) as a Child Care Worker, I was presented with the opportunity to work as a juvenile probation officer and eventually was hired as an administrator in 2005.
What do you appreciate most about supervising practicum Ñý¼§Ö±²¥? Connection with the University.
What does being a social worker mean to you? Providing a sensible and meaningful services to individuals in need.
How does your role as a social worker relate to your role as a supervisor? Develop a framework for staff to work within that based in data and meaningful.
What is the most important thing you hope your practicum Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ take with them into their careers? Let data and your heart help drive your decisions in working with folks in need.
What is your favorite quote that exemplifies social work? A smile is worth a 1000 words.
Any final words of wisdom? Our work is always a work in progress and we have to understand that recognizing baby steps forward for our clients are critical in them moving forward with their lives.