Available for work in Morgan County.
I have worked as a CASA in the past as well as a school social worker for the past 5 years. I enjoy being an advocate for those who are in need of social justice.*
Available to work in Berkeley, Jefferson, Greenbrier, Preston, and Monongalia Counties.
I completed my BSW internship in community corrections at a Day Report Center. I have also worked as a Case Manager in a Detox/CSU and for a Community Outreach Team aimed at helping people impacted by substance use disorders. I have experience in completing substance use evaluations, LS/CMI, assessing needs, social history reports, coordinating care with community providers, referrals to treatment, and linkage to services and resources.
Noel Canellas, MSW, LSW
304-579-3204, naspickler@yahoo.com
Available for work in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.
Experience with the criminal justice system and report writing.
Kasey Perdue, BSW, LSW
Available for work in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties.
I would like to help improve lives of those involved in the justice system as well as their families. I believe it is important to view these persons as individuals and not by their crime(s). I am a LSW with a BSW from Shepherd University. I have experience in mental health for adolescents in residential settings, and a strong case management background. I am the department head of case management at a local non profit in Charles Town WV.
> Central WV
Julie Gower, BSW, LSW
Available for work in Central and North Central WV.
I've worked as a CASA Coordinator and have interviewed clients in that capacity. I've also taught Parenting Classes for the courts and have had to write reports for the judge. I'm very interested in the interviewing of clients and the contracting framework.
> North Central WV
Elle Webb-Overbay, BA of Psychology, MSW
Available to work in Harrison, Marion, Doddridge, and Barbour Counties.
I have no experience in this field, however I am very interested in beginning work within the field of Mitigation as it combines all of the things I believe I could excel at within the bounds of Criminal Justice and Social Work. I've always had a great admiration for the Justice System and how Social Workers have worked within it. Having the opportunity to become a Mitigation Specialist is something that I look forward to very much!*
Leah Bulka, MSW, LMSW in the state of Maryland
Available to work in Berkeley, Jefferson, Greenbrier, Preston, and Monongalia Counties.
I have 5 years experience in the social work field, including individual and group counseling, writing psychosocial reports, developing individual care plans, and coordinating care with medical and behavioral health providers. I'm currently employed by the State of Maryland as a Behavioral Health Navigator and Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator.
Brandi Robinson, MSW LICSW304-669-2823,
brobins7712@gmail.comAvailable to work in Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, and Lewis Counties.
As a social worker, I have the opportunity to work in various intersecting systems in West Virginia. For the last 14 years, I have completed assessments and interventions with individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked in the fields of criminal justice, child welfare, and healthcare with a specific emphasis on behavioral health. My experiences have provided me with specific skills to be adept at identifying mitigation factors and writing detailed reports for review.
Brittany Henderson, MSW, LGSW304-919-8130,
brittany2310@gmail.comAvailable to work in Monongalia, Marion, Preston, and Harrison Counties.
Being able to provide the bigger picture for individuals involved in the court system is huge. Many need rehabilitation not to sit in a cell doing nothing and getting lost in the system. This happened to a family member of mine and they have since passed away.
Julie Gower, BSW, LSW
Available for work in Central and North Central WV.
I've worked as a CASA Coordinator and have interviewed clients in that capacity. I've also taught Parenting Classes for the courts and have had to write reports for the judge. I'm very interested in the interviewing of clients and the contracting framework.
> Eastern WV
Maria Madariaga, MSW, LMSW
Available to work in Greenbrier, Summers, Monroe, Raleigh, Mercer, and Fayette Counties.
I have been working as a Spanish/English court interpreter for several years. I am comfortable in court setting. I have seen while in court that often defendants are treated solely on the content of the crime and not on any outside influences that may have had an effect on the act or their ability to make amends. I feel that mitigation could bring in information that could be helpful to better meet the needs of the defendant and of the community.*
Leah Bulka, MSW, LMSW in the state of Maryland
Available to work in Berkeley, Jefferson, Greenbrier, Preston, and Monongalia Counties.
I have 5 years experience in the social work field, including individual and group counseling, writing psychosocial reports, developing individual care plans, and coordinating care with medical and behavioral health providers. I'm currently employed by the State of Maryland as a Behavioral Health Navigator and Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator.
> Southern WV
Maria Madariaga, MSW, LMSW
Available to work in Greenbrier, Summers, Monroe, Raleigh, Mercer, and Fayette Counties.
I have been working as a Spanish/English court interpreter for several years. I'm comfortable in court setting. I have seen while in court that often defendants are treated solely on the content of the crime and not on any outside influences that may have had an effect on the act or their ability to make amends. I feel that mitigation could bring in information that could be helpful to better meet the needs of the defendant and of the community.*
Debbie Thompson, MSW, LSW
Available for work in Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.
Interested in helping to be a solution with the legal system. Skills include advocacy and interviewing experience.
Shaa Marcum, BSW, LSW
Available for work in Boone, Logan, Lincoln, Cabell, Kanawha, Wayne, Mingo, McDowell, and Mercer Counties.
I am an LSW with an undergraduate degree in social work from WVSU. I am currently completing my MSW from Walden University with a concentration in Advanced Clinical Practice. I will also graduate the MSW program with a minor certification in Forensic Social Work. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and families. I am a member of the WV chapter of the NASW. I have become interested in mitigation work through my work with children and families. I have actively worked in conjunction with the courts, probation, and specialty courts while working with children and families. I have experience with many types of assessments that take a person-centered approach to holistic assessment.
> Mid-Ohio Valley
Chelsea Zuspan, BSW, MSW, LGSW304-812-0168,
cmullens1993@yahoo.comAvailable to work in Mason, Jackson, Cabell, Roane, and Calhoun Counties.
Familiarity with court procedures, court report writing, knowledge in therapeutic interventions, knowledge in trauma and impacts on decisions and brain development, extensive social work training.
Vickie Shaver, LSW
Available for work in Calhoun, Gilmer, and Roane Counties.
I’ve worked with vulnerable adult clients for 19 years. I am a Home Finder in my current position (with DHHR) to recruit and open homes for disabled, vulnerable adults. Prior to my current position I was the Adult Service Worker for the same population of vulnerable adults.
*Information accurate as of June 2020.