Barbara Martz

Experience

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  Brunswick High School

  Aug 1986 - Jun 1988

  Secondary Teacher

  • Taught Biology, Earth Science and Algebra I to high school students. • Developed a biology course for the district Alternative school• Cheerleading sponsor

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  The Prevention Network

  Nov 1989 - now

  Prevention Specialist

  • Facilitate and promote positive growth in at-risk populations and the community at large. • Use specific knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate programs aimed at precluding or reducing identified problems.• Extensive presentation and workshop experience educating various groups about mental illness , addiction, recovery, crisis intervention, conflict resolution. • Participate as a leader and/or facilitator for assigned groups.• Provide crisis intervention as needed.• Complete required reports to government and private funders.• Implement clinically appropriate treatment plans and interventions for members.• Facilitate meetings with staff, 9th grade team and SAP teams at both middle and high schools• Complete needs assessment and program evaluations.• Collaborate with other community based and health care organizations• Mental health and substance use assessment and counseling skills.• Ability to conduct risk and behavioral assessments.• Demonstrated competence in service coordination and networking with other human service and health care providers.• Experience in successfully managing multiple projects, personnel, and resources to achieve organizational goals.• Coordination of resources• Proficient with Microsoft Office• Coordinate multiple therapists and teachers schedules using Google Calendar Show less

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  The Prevention Project

  Nov 1989 - Jan 1990

  Prevention Specialist for New Beginings

  A prevention program that encourages, strengthens, and supports pregnant or parenting teens. Provided home visitation services focused on education, child development, health issues, and family support. Offered case management and counseling services as well as housing and financial assistance, life skills training, interpersonal skill building, goal setting, and community referrals as needed. Created programs that help young parents learn the skills necessary to live successfully on their own. Topics included cooking, laundry, general housekeeping, budgeting, employability skills training, GED prep and exploration of post-secondary education, learning the skills necessary to become self-sufficient and live independently. All services were provided in collaboration with other local agencies to give young families the best start possible. Show less

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  Alcohol Highway Safety Program

  Dec 2003 - Jan 2005

  CRN Evaluator

  Evaluate DUI Offenders need for Drug and Alcohol treatment, and report findings to the judge. conduct evaluations for drug and alcohol abuse by PA DUI / DAI offenders. The results of the evaluation are sent the District Attorney’s office and also sent to the Court.