This curriculum vitae summarizes the academic and professional experience of Anne Chillingworth Shaffer. She has over 20 years of experience in social work and is currently a visiting instructor at West Virginia University. She holds a PhD in Education from Capella University and masters and bachelors degrees in social work. Her areas of academic interest include social work, mental health, and Appalachian studies.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Anne Chillingworth
Shaffer
Home:
14 Murtland Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(412) 997-5261 cell
acshaffer@verizon.net
Anne.ChillingworthShaffer@mail.wvu.edu
ACADEMIC PREPARATION:
Doctorate ofPhilosophy Student -
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Education – Concentration in Higher Education and Adult Learning
64 credits completed out of 120 credits
Masters ofSocialWork - May 1999
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
GPA: 4.0
Concentration: Community Organization and Social Administration (COSA)
Mental Health
BachelorofArts - May 1986
Bethany College, Bethany, WV
Major: Social Work
Dean’s List: Spring 1986
Concentration: Generalist

2. THESES PROPOSAL:
Employment of social workers is expected to grow 25 percent from 2010 to 2020,
faster than the average for all occupations (Occupational outlook handbook 2012). Social
work students need to prepare for the uphill battle that they must face in choosing a
difficult career, with low pay and often little respect. After reviewing literature, it was
found that the Introduction to Social Work classes is relatively unimportant to the college
and/or social work departments or even national social work publications. This fact is
evident by the small amount of literature on the subject that was not found. Further
investigation needs to occur to determine if increased critical thinking skills are used in
the Introduction to Social Work classroom then students will better be able to
comprehend the overall concept of social work when they complete the class and prepare
for future social work classes and the overall profession.
WORKIN PROGRESS:
Chillingworth Shaffer, A. (2013) Using adult learning theories in the introduction to
social work classroom. (Preliminary review by K. Jackson, Ph. D., Capella University
and revisions are underway to submit the article.)
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Visiting Instructor- Full time, temporary, non-tenure track position for three
consecutive nine-month appointments, August 1, 2013 through May 15, 2016
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
- School of Social Work, BSW- Human Behavior and the Social
Environment I – Fall 2013 - Sections 1 and 2, Fall 2014, Fall 2015

3. - School of Social Work, BSW- Methods III (Macro Social Work) – Fall
2013, Summer 2014, Fall 2014, Summer 2015, Fall 2015
- School of Social Work, BSW – Human Behavior and the Social
Environment II, (Mezzo and Macro Social Work) Sections 1 and 2 –
Spring 2014
- School of Social Work, BSW – Methods II (Mezzo Social Work) –
Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
- School of Social Work, BSW/General Elective –Introduction to Diversity
– Spring 2014, Spring 2015
- School of Social Work, BSW- Elective - Understanding Rural Poverty,
Fall 2014, Fall 2015
- School of Social Work, BSW- Elective- Diversity in Practice, Spring
2015
- School of Social Work, BSW – Elective- Introduction to Mental Health,
Spring 2016
- School of Social Work, MSW- HBSE, Social Change and Diversity,
Spring 2016
Adjunct Instructor
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
-Social Work Department, BSW- Human Behavior and the Social
Environment (Early Adulthood to Late Life) – Spring 2010
-Social Work Department, BSW- Diversity – Spring 2010
-Social Work Department, BSW- Poverty and Social Problems– Fall 2010
-Social Work Department, BSW – Intro. To Social Work – Spring 2010
-Social Work Department, BSW – Intro. To Social Work – Fall 2011
-Social Work Department, MSW- Faculty Practicum Instructor –
Fall 2011
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
-Social Work Department-Social Welfare – Fall 2007
-Social Work Department- Social Welfare – Fall 2008
-Social Work Department- Social Welfare – Fall 2009
-Social Work Department- Social Welfare – Fall 2010
-Social Work Department- Social Welfare - Fall 2011
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA

4. -Sociology Department- Introduction to Social Work – Fall 2006
-Sociology Department- Introduction to Case Work- Spring 2007
-Sociology Department- Introduction to Social Work- Fall 2007
-Sociology Department- Principles of Sociology –Fall 2007
-Sociology Department- Principles of Sociology – Spring 2008
Internship Supervisor
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
 Social Work Department: 1991, 2000, 2002, 2003 to 2012
- Graduate Social Work Department: 2002-2008, 2010, 2011
 Graduate Counseling Education Department: 1996, 1997, 2000, and
2001
 Psychology Department: 2000
Internship Supervisor
Carlow College
Pittsburgh, PA
- Non-Profit Administration: 1995
Internship Supervisor
Penn Commercial Business and Technical School
Washington, PA
- Medical Office Manager: 1992
Practicum Supervisor
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington, PA
 Psychology Department: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012
Internship Supervisor
University of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL

5.  Graduate Mental Health Counseling: 2000
Internship Supervisor
Penn State University
McKeesport Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
- Psychology Department: 2008
Internship Supervisor
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA
- Psychology Department: 2003
- Human Services Department: 2007, 2008
- Master’s Counseling Department: 2009, 2010
- Criminal Justice: 2009
Internship Supervisor
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
- Psychology Department: 2009
Practicum Supervisor
Bethany College
Bethany, WV
- Psychology Department: 2009
Practicum Supervisor
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA
- Human Service Department: 2010

6. ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
* Social Workand Mental Health History
* AppalachianStudies
* Social Welfareand Social Policy
* Mental Health and Recovery
*Program Planning, Management, and
Administration
*Rural Community Organizing and
Development
ACADEMIC COMMITTEES:
WVU BSW Faculty Committee Member, Aug. 1, 2013 to
present
WVU Social Work Faculty Committee Member, Aug. 1,
2013 to present
WVU SSW Process Ad-hoc Committee Member, August
2014 to present
WVU SSW Rural Ad-hoc Committee Member, August
2014 to 2015
WVU SSW Alumni Steering Committee Member and
Facilitator, November 2014 to present

7. CERTIFICATIONS:
Pennsylvania CertificationBoard
Disaster/Crisis Outreach Referral Certified Team Member
DisasterCrisis Outreachand ReferralTeam(DCORT)certification
FEMA NIMS/ICS Certification, May 2006
CISM Certification, December 2007
DMH – PFA Certification, September 2011
DialecticalBehaviorTherapy
Intensive Training Certified through Council for Education of Health
Professionals, Inc., February 2010
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and
Occupational Affairs State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and
Family Therapists and ProfessionalCounselors
PA License Number SW 122641
International Associationof PsychosocialRehabilitationServices
Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (ID# 142568), Nov. 2002
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Public Welfare, Office of
SocialPrograms
Personal Care Home Administrator’s Certification, Jan. 2003
NationalAssociationof SocialWorkers
Academy of Certified Baccalaureate Social Workers, June 1991
International Association of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Certified Instructors
NVCI Certified Instructor, ID# 04PEA00AR3M, June 2003
Pennsylvania CertificationBoard
Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional, Certification # 5938, April 2005

8. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ProgramDirector/SocialWorker, April 1992 – June 2012
Mental Health Association of Washington County, PA
The Stepping Stone
Long Term Structured Residence
Bentleyville, PA
- Over twenty years supervised and trained over two hundred and fifty staff.
Had an 82% retention rate of both full time and part time staff. Supervised
over fifty interns from over ten colleges and universities in over 10 different
disciplines. Supervised over 35 staff daily to provide clinical treatment in all
areas of resident care including development and implementation of
individual treatment goal plans through therapeutic activities of daily living
and social, cultural and recreational activities. Member of management team
that assisted in the development of the program. Many duties included:
treatment team member; worked closely with Executive Director and Medical
Director and implement plans; conduct bi-annual quality assurance
surveys/results; develop and implement strategic plan; assemble annual
program review; coordinate and track training, education and orientation of
staff; assist in policy writing; compile staff schedule; monitor staff attendance;
liaison with county MH/MR staff; complete county reporting forms;
individual supervision with direct care staff; conduct staff meetings; overall
coordination of on-site therapeutic milieu; oversee supervisory team; on-call
supervisor, provide comprehensive psychotherapeutic services to residents,
families and groups, monitor residents progress and report status of reactions
to changes in treatment and medications to the medical director, plan and
develop proposals for public and foundation grants, assist in the development
and implementation of capital campaign, representative of agency in
community committees, staff board of directors representative and any other
duties that were deemed necessary.
Therapist/Social Worker (part-time), December 2002 – 2008/PRN consultant
currently
Psychiatric Care Systems, Inc.
Monongahela, PA
Waynesburg, PA
 Provide brief CBT, CRT, and PE types of treatment to patients within two offices
of the practice. Assess patient and make recommendations to the doctor as part of
the treatment team. Facilitate patient goal planning and achievement. Provide

9. clear documentation for both the patient and the doctor, and monitor on-going
treatment of assigned patients.
Homeless AssistanceProgramDirector, January 1991 - April 1992
Washington County Housing Authority
Washington, PA
- Supervise all aspects of the program including preparation of annual budget of
$200,000.00; supervise staff of ten employees; hire and train new employees;
develop and implement long range goal plans and new programs; preparation of
grants; search for alternative funding sources; enforce program rules and
regulations; develop staff training and liaison between program and county
government and advisory board.
Children and Youth Intake Case Manager, October 1990 - January 1991
Washington Communities MH/MR Center
Washington, PA
- Provided intake and case management services to children and their families
upon entering the mental health system; assisted psychiatrist in preliminary
assessments including diagnosis and maintained documentation of clinical records
as required.
Interim Independent Living Counselor, February 1990 - January 1991
Try-Again Homes, Inc.
Washington, PA
- Aided youth in Foster Care services to gain both the knowledge and the skills
necessary to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency in an actual independent
living situation using a psycho educational model.
SPIRIT Counselor, 1986 - October 1990
Try-Again Homes, Inc.
Washington, PA
 Provided individual, family and group psychotherapeutic counseling services to
runaway, truant and incorrigible children ages eight to eighteen in the home or
school setting as a contracted provider to Children and Youth Services while
preparing and maintaining all appropriate documentation of clinical records.

10. INTERNSHIPS:
Project Administrator, 1998-1999
Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services
Monessen, PA
- Mentored CEO of the corporation while working with the company’s six
affiliates conducting program planning, development and administrative
support. Corporate affiliates include Comprehensive Abuse Services, Inc.,
Connect, Inc., Diversified Human Services, Inc., Health Plus, Inc., Mon
Valley Community Health Services, Inc., and Southwestern PA Area Agency
on Aging, Inc., comprising of almost 600 staff.
School Social Worker, 1986
Wheeling Park High School
Wheeling WV
Assisted school social worker with student caseload through referrals, intake
and monitoring of individual, group and family cases involving all aspects of
the educational setting.
TRAININGS PRESENTED:
West Virginia University School of Social Work Field
Instructor Training
- Field Instructors Training, March 2014
-Using Theory in Practice, January 2014
Mental Health Association, 1992 – 2012

11. Abuse Prevention Reporting
Advance Directives
Behavior Modification
Rights and Confidentiality
Stress Management
Grief Counseling
Suicide Prevention
MISA Training
Documentation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
NVCI
Recovery Education
DBT
Mindfulness
Community Resources
California University of PA – MSW Dept. July 2010
DBT Overview
California University of PA- SW Dept. Nov.2009
Medicaid/Medicare
Warm line Training, May 2009
Cultural Competency
Confidentiality
Psychiatric Care Systems Inc., June 2005
Advance Directives
The Washington Hospital School of Nursing, December 2003-05
Mental Health Education
Western Region Consumer Satisfaction Team, December 2003
Confidentiality
California University of Pennsylvania-Undergraduate social work
course, October 2002
Macro Practices
Kuzy’s Personal Care Home, February 2001
Basic Preventative Techniques Necessary to Defuse Potential Conflict

12. Citizen’s Library, October 2000
Basic Preventative Techniques Necessary to Defuse Potential Conflict
Washington County Personal Care Home Operators May 2000
The Importance of Resident Activities in PCBH
Bentworth High School, September 1999
Mental Illness Awareness
California High School, September 1999
Mental Illness Awareness
Bentleyville Brownie Troop, October 1998
What is mental illness?
Mental Health Association, 1994, 1995, 1999
Psycho-education Training
Washington County Health and Welfare Council, 1992
Homeless Awareness Education
Washington County Housing Authority, 1991
Homeless Assistance Education
Washington County Homeless Advisory Committee, 1991
Committee Responsibilities
Washington City Police, 1991
Homeless Assistance Education
Washington School District, 1991, 1992
Homeless Student Rights
Try-Again Homes, 1990
Educational/Social Recreational Therapy Project
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:

13. Scott’s Run Settlement House, Mongahelia County, WV. Board Member, 2014-
current
SRSH Strategic Planning Committee Member, Jan. 2014 to present
Washington County, PA Mental Health Disaster Team Member (DCORT), 2001
To Present
California University of PA, Dept. of Social Work Board of Advisors, 2003 –
2006
Southwestern PA Human Services (SPHS)- Connect, Inc. Board Member, 2004-
2009
Western Regional PA CSP Steering Committee – Professional Co-Chair 2005-
2006
Washington-Greene County CSP
Housing Committee Chairman, 1992 - 1995, 2000 – 2002
Washington County Homeless Advisory Committee, Administrator, 1991- 1992
Washington County Housing Task Force, Vice President, 1991 - 1992
Washington County Parents Anonymous Board, Vice President, 1989 – 1990
PROFESSIONALMEMBERSHIPS:
USPRA Member, 1994 – 2012
United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
(Formerly International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Services)
PAPSRS Member, 1994 - 2012
Pennsylvania Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
Washington County, PA Health and Welfare Council Member, 1999 - present
Greene County, PA Health and Welfare Council Member, 2000 - 2003
Washington County Community Support Program Member, 1992 - present

14. CSP Housing Committee Member, 1992 - 2012
Western Regional PA CSP Housing Committee Member, 2000 - 2002
Western Regional PA CSP Steering Committee Member, 2002 – 2007
Washington County Mental Health Disaster Response Team Member, 2002 –
Present
Greene County MAGIC Member, 1992 - 2003
Making a Greater Impact Collectively
PA Low Income Housing Coalition Member, 1991 – present
Gamma Beta Phi, Honor Society, 1999
NAACP Member, Washington Area 1991 – 1993, 2006 to present
Washington County Housing Task Force Member, 1991 - 1992
Runaway and Homeless Youth Network Member, 1991 - 1992
Committee for Racial Equality Member, 1990 - 1992
Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps Member, 1988 - 1992
Washington County Parents Anonymous Board Member, 1988 - 1990
National Association of Social Workers, 1986 - 1992
Pennsylvania Association of Social Workers, 1986 – 1992
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Mental Health Association
Employee of the Year May 2000
YWCA Tribute to Women
Nominee, August 1993

15. Try-Again Homes
Employee of the Month, September 1989
Employee of the Month, June 1987
REFERENCES:
Linda Ferisse, MSW, Clinical Associate Professor, BSW Director
West Virginia University
School of Social Work
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
118 Knapp Hall
Morgantown, WV 26506
304.293.5398
lferrise@wvu.edu
Neal Newfield, Ph.D., Associate Professor
West Virginia University
School of Social Work
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
B19 Knapp Hall
Morgantown, WV 26506
304.293.6375
nanewf@mail.wvu.edu
Roger Lohmann, Ph.D., Retired Professor
Previous Editor, Nonprofit Management & Leadership
West Virginia University
School of Social Work
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Morgantown, WV 26506
Rogera.lohmann@gmail.com
Michael Crabtree, Ph.D., Professor
Washington & Jefferson College
Department of Psychology
60 South Lincoln Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-503-1001 Ext. 6124

16. mcrabtree@mail.washjeff.edu
Marilyn Sullivan Cosetti, Ph.D., Program Director
Seton Hill University
Division of Social Sciences and Social Work
1 Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
(W) 724-830-1065
(H) 412-687-6580
cosetti@setonhill.edu
Margaret Christopher, Ph.D., Professor
California University of Pennsylvania
Department of Social Work
250 University Avenue
Box 90
California, PA 15419
724-938-5358
Christopher@calu.edu
Donald H. Goughler, MSW, Chief Executive Officer
Adjunct Professor, WVU and University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
3230 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-820-2050 Ext. 240
goughlerd@fswp.org
Kathleen Ruscitto, MA, NCC, LPC, ACS, Therapist, Doctoral Student
Psychiatric Care Systems, Inc.
110 Hidden Valley Road
Mc Murray, PA 15317
724-220-4544
kruscitto@hotmail.com
11.15.2015