1. THOMAS P. CRAVENS
200 Martinson Avenue, Westby, Wisconsin 54667
(608)632­1103 (608)634­2028 tpcravens33@gmail.com
SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER
*Assist Inmate Preparation for Reintegration Into Community, Access Services,
in Collaboration with Inmate, Their Family, Community Organizations and
Multidisciplinary Team *Assist Inmates, with Orientation, Crisis Intervention/
Problem Solving, Adjustment to Facility, Department of Corrections *Assist
Inmates in Learning Constructive, Self­Directed Decision­Making
Qualifications
● 14+ years social work experience with variety of races, cultures, disabilities
● Strong communicator, and background in inmate­focused motivational interviewing
● Highly skilled facilitator of group, individual meetings, trainings, with staff, inmates
● Proficient user, MS Outlook, Excel, Word,and fax/copying machines
● Well­versed about privacy laws, on­time electronic charting, NASW Code of Ethics
● Advanced skills regarding comprehensive assessment of inmates’ background
● Strong abilities with problem identification/solving, crisis intervention
● Knowledgeable regarding treatment techniques, social work methods
● Active participant in meetings, trainings, and serving on committees
● Strong familiarity with corrections rules and variety of investigative procedures
Professional Associations
WI Licensed Social Worker, 5/1999­Present
HOPE (Hospice, other Palliative Experts) of Wisconsin, 1/2007­12/2014
Vernon County Coalition of Advanced Care Planning, 1/2007­12/2014
Professional Experience
Social Worker ­­ VMH Center for Hospice Care, Viroqua, WI, 1/2007­12/2014
● Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for case management, providing best
possible end of life care.
● Supported people who were dying, their family/caregivers, staff, with coping,
grieving, related stressors.
● Facilitated admissions to hospice, and the Center for Hospice Care, in collaboration
with VMH Hospice staff.
● Assisted in facilitation of resolution for cultural, family conflict, spiritual conflict,
funeral planning and other life challenges.
● Assisted in bereavement support for families whose family member died under
hospice care. Coordinator of hospice volunteers, facilitator of grief support group.

2. THOMAS P. CRAVENS, continued
Professional Experience, continued
Social Worker ­­ VMH Patient & Family Services, Viroqua, WI, 1/2007­11/2014
● Collaborated with members of an interdisciplinary team assisting in transition and
discharge planning of individuals hospitalized at Vernon Memorial Hospital.
● Provided support for individuals and their families during emotional challenges
during transition, from hospital setting to nursing homes, assisted living facilities,
and hospice.
● Assisted in completion of advanced directives of healthcare. Assisted in handling of
assistive equipment, including wheelchairs and walkers.
● Author of transition­planning quality improvement initiative for collaboration with
VMH clinics seeking reduction of re­hospitalization.
Social Worker ­­ WI Department of Corrections, Boscobel, WI, 12/1999 – 1/2007
● Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, assisting inmates to progress through
programming, progress to lower security level, in the state correctional facility.
● Cooperative participant with multidisciplinary team, inmates, their families, and
parole agents, for development of treatment plans, and reviews of placement.
● Group facilitator of Cognitive Group Intervention Program, helped teach inmates to
make more constructive, crime­free choices.
● Active participant with multidisciplinary team for dealing more effectively with
challenging inmate behaviors.
● Facilitated training, provided direct support, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Social Work; Winona State University – Winona, MN, 12/1998
Internship, Gundersen Health System – La Crosse, WI, 8/1998 – 12/1998
Bachelor of Arts, History; University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, WI
Volunteer Involvement
Eagle Scout/Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America
Executive committee member, Prayer House of WI, Viroqua, WI, 11/2008­11/20012
2nd
Vice President, Westby Lion’s Club, 2012­Present
Volunteer, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Viroqua, WI 2010­2014
Volunteer informal pet therapy, Old Times assisted living, Westby, 1/2015­present