University of Phoenix Human Services Career Exploration

Explore
career options in human services 

Join us at a Career Exploration day where you can gain insight into the local
job market scene and participate in workshops to improve your marketability. Hear
from subject matter experts as they share insight on potential career
opportunities with a Human Services degree - whether it's in private practice,
agencies and community organizations. Get tips on what employers are looking
for in the Human Services industry. These are complimentary symposiums, hosted
by University of Phoenix Southern California Campus College of Social Sciences
that will take place at the Gardena Learning Center.

No matter where
you are in your career path – just starting out or advancing in your

field – these events can help you progress in the direction you want to go.

Thursday, June
5, 2014

11:00 am - 2:30 pm

Registration starts at 10:30 am

Gardena
Learning Center

1515 W.
190th St, Suite 200 

Gardena, CA 90248

Highlights

Hear from our lead
faculty speaking about opportunities in the public sector and job opportunities
with our youth.

Explore various
job opportunities in today's market with a degree in human services or
counseling.

Get tips on resume
writing, interview skills, how to effectively market yourself, no-cost Phoenix
Career Services to help you uncover labor market data for jobs you want to
pursue or determine which field fits you best.

Discuss the easy
transition into the master degree programs.

RSVP now at
http://uopxsoutherncalifornia.eventbrite.com and invite a
friend!

For
more information, please contact torye.nguyen@phoenix.edu or 714.338.7444.

Speakers

"Advancing Your
Career Through Education" - Dr. Linda Joyce Johnson is a native of Los
Angeles, California. She earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from
California State University, Fullerton, a Master's degree in Education, with an
emphasis in Counseling and two Pupil Personnel Service Credentials in School
Psychology and Counseling from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Dr. Johnson also earned a doctorate degree in Psychology from Alliant
International University, formerly California School of Professional
Psychology. Dr. Johnson is currently attending the University of Phoenix
pursuing a second doctorate degree in Educational Leadership in the School of
Advanced Studies. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and is employed
as a School Psychologist & Behavior Specialist with the AVUHS District in
Lancaster, California. Dr. Johnson has an extensive background in Early
Childhood Education with special emphasis in therapeutic interventions and
teaching experience at the pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade levels. 

"Human Services
Jobs with Counties" - Sheree Summers is a Staff Development
Officer and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with RCDMH. She has worked
in the field of mental health for the past 8 years and has served in public
mental health since 2007. She also has experience in inpatient chemical
dependency programs, school counseling and career counseling. As a Staff
Development Officer, Sheree trains several workshops including Recovery
Management, Motivational Interviewing, Communication and Counseling, Professional
Development, Recovery Model, Non-violent Crisis Interventions and other
community presentations. In addition to training, Sheree coordinates two
workforce development programs for RCDMH. The Graduate Internship, Field and
Traineeship (GIFT) Program prepares graduate-level interns for work in public
mental health. The Clinical Licensure Advancement and Support (CLAS) Program
supports department pre-licensed clinicians in their journey toward state
licensure.

"Opportunities in
Public Sectors and With Our Youth"- Dianne E. Smith, MFT has been a
licensed therapist for over 30 years and has experience in all levels of care
from state hospitals to private practice. She has worked both in the public
sector as well as the private sector with her passion being working with foster
children.  As a lead faculty for University of Phoenix she teaches in all
three programs (psychology, human services and counseling) and enjoys helping
students find their career paths.

"Resume and
Interview Skills Workshop"- Dr. Roman Shain is a licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, National Counselor
Certified, and CAMFT Certified Supervisor. He is currently managing Children's
Field Capable Clinical Services of SFVCMHC Inc.

Dr. Shain has been teaching courses in
psychology, human services, and counseling at University of Phoenix since 2007.
In January 2012, he was presented with UOPX Distinguished Faculty/Leader in
Experiential Education Award. Since 2013, he's been acting as a Lead Faculty/Faculty
Advisor. In addition, Dr. Shain teaches Post Modern Family Therapy Theories and
Counseling Psychometrics courses.

Dr. Shain co-chairs Ethics committee on the
Board of California Association of Professional Counselors. He has developed
and conducted numerous seminars on crisis management, critical clinical
thinking, and creative interventions. His research was featured in Journal of Family Therapy.

"Phoenix Career
Services Workshop" - Presenter bio coming soon!