Victoria Decker

Background

About Victoria Decker

Professional Experience: 9+ years working in the field of developmental disabilities. 8 months of experience in outpatient substance abuse and dual diagnosis recovery 4+ years working in the field of hospital social work. Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State Masters in Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College BA in Psychology from Le Moyne College Career Goals: Continue to work in the field of hospital social work and developmental disabilties and increase my knowledge in the speciality of trauma informed care as it relates to those populations. Developmental Disabilities Training Experience: Personal Outcome Measures-Measuring Personal Quality of Life (32 hours) Lay Advocacy Training:(32 hours) OPWDD Trainings-Valued Outcomes, Core, HCBS Waiver, Core, ISP (20 hours) OPWDD Broker Training- Self Direction Budget/Template, Circle of Support, Broker Training Institute, Person Centered Planning Intro/Advanced (16.5) Inclusion and Citizenship (3 hours) Person Centered Services (6 hours) Trauma Informed Care Training Experience: Overview of Emotional Trauma (3 hours) When Violent Death Occurs: Helping Families Cope (6 CEU hours) Trauama Informed Care Forum (2 hours) Misc Training Experience: Respectful Interactions (2.5 hours) Solution Focused Approaches to Difficult Client Situations (12.5 CEU hours)