Patricia D. Riley
Social Work in Wichita, KS

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MSW Practicum Student for Patient Access, Education and Advocacy Communities In Schools - Wichita, KS
MSW Practicum Student at Curtis Middle School

Wichita State University - Wichita, KS
MSW in Social Work Wichita State University - Wichita, KS
BA in Sociology

Case management including documentation of case plans, goals, progress, and services rendered; Administering programs while coordinating with teams of multidisciplinary professionals; Facilitating groups in professional meetings, therapeutic settings, and educational environments; Advocating at multiple levels for systemic change and client needs, and serving as a liaison; Conducting bio-psycho-social assessments with full written reports, implementing interventions, providing community resource education and/or referrals as needed; Securing funds for programs by researching funding possibilities and writing grant proposals, including preparation of budgets and program evaluations; Coordinating details for fundraising events, galas, meetings and various functions involving business professionals, dignitaries and donors; Leading, motivating and encouraging teams and individuals to complete time-bound projects; Handling public relations issues courteously and tactfully, as well as coping with pressure and conflict in high-stress situations; Preparing meeting agendas, public reports, press releases and correspondence for a variety of audiences; Preparing position descriptions, hiring and supervising staff