"I believe our actions are key to showing our faith. I do my best to show my faith through how I respond to crises and daily interactions. It is my hope that both my staff and the participants that we serve can see Christ's love through the passion and intent that I put into my work. I show respect to learn others' cultures, and in turn, am given opportunities to share about my own."
Judith's Career Journey
Prior to her current position, Judith worked as a MH/ID Case Manager, a Protective Services Case Manager, a School-Based Case Manager, a Protective Services Supervisor, and a Clinical Therapist. She has also obtained her Master's in Social Work and a Pennsylvania License of Social Work since graduating from Messiah.
Working as a Director of Social Services
Judith oversees all social service activities within Hamilton Health Center. She directly leads one of 100 national healthy start programs. She oversees the WIC and Baby Love program directors and will soon be taking on leadership of the Behavioral Health Department and a United Way grant. She will soon provide direct supervision to the program director of a Centers of Excellence grant.
How has your major prepared you?
"It provided my foundation for my passion in working with families. Apart from my MH/ID position that helped get me into the field, all of my work has focused on families. The coursework is still applicable to this day- budgeting, creating a curriculum, human sexuality, parenting, child development, etc."