What degree(s) do you have and where did you earn it (them)?
I have a bachelors in Social Work which I obtained from the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥.
What is your current role at your organization?
I am a Probation & Parole Officer with a specialized caseload of high risk high need offenders.
How did you come to work at your organization?
I completed an internship with Missoula Probation & Parole, and was hired right after graduation.
What do you appreciate most about supervising practicum Ñý¼§Ö±²¥?
I really enjoy getting to see when the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ realize they’re utilizing skills they learned in school, and the personal growth they exhibit by the end of their practicum.
What does being a social worker mean to you?
Withholding judgment and creating a space in which people can be 100% honest. It’s at this point change can really begin to happen.
How does your role as a social worker relate to your role as a supervisor?
I utilize the same skills with clients as I do with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. Creating a space where questions can be asked, mistakes are learning opportunities, and growth is praised.
What is the most important thing you hope your practicum Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ take with them into their careers?
Confidence in themselves and their abilities.
What is your favorite quote that exemplifies social work?
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.”
- Edward Everett Hale