Frances Ayers

Background

About Frances Ayers

During my years as a Social Worker, I have provided both counseling and advocacy to a population dealing with chronic physical and,mental illness,developmental disabilities,substance abuse,domestic violence and a risk of homelessness.I have utilized an ego supportive,problem solving,and task oriented approach during many of my positions.Individual and family work focused on helping to not only stabilize crisis situations,but to assist clients with long term goals. I have worked with both children and adults. I was able to effectively advocate for needed services, according to a goal oriented assessment.As a Group Worker,I conducted both educational and personal growth groups.During my last position I initiated and carried out a rather successful Parent Education Program.I am computer literate and can speak some basic Spanish I also seek to carry out my goals as a Writer,and am hoping to complete several short stories and publish a novella.