Type Of Business:
Nonprofit Organization
Expertise:
Ms. Heaton's expertise is in the engagement of community outreach programs for 'First Things First.'
Major Product/SVS:
Foster Care, Adoption, Behavioral Health, Prevention Programs and Child Welfare Services
Favorite Business Publication:
Forensic Counselors
Hobbies/Sports:
Writing Novels, Spending Time with her Pets, Watching the Arizona Diamondbacks
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Health Services Management, La Salle University (1998); Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Management, La Salle University (1996)
Affiliations Awards:
American Mental Health Counselors Association; International Women's Writing Guild; Organizer, Futures without Boundaries
Industry:
Non-Profit Healthcare Management
Country of Origin:
Texas, USA
Date of Distinction:
4/3/2008
Work History:
Special Projects Coordinator, Arizona's Children Association (1999-Present); Medical Management Coordinator, Arizona Physicians, IPA (1996-1999); Senior Adult Case Manager, Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services (1989-1996); Assistant House Manager, Graham/Greenlee Counseling Center (1987-1989)
Career Achievements:
Nominee, Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Achievement Award (2007); Employee of the Quarter (2007); Children's Justice Task Force Award of Excellence in the Social Service Profession (2006); Nominee, Paul L. Singer Award for Community Service (1999); Founder, Women's Survival Group (1998); Presenter, Fourth Annual Conference, National Association of Case Management (1996); Case Management Service Award (1995); Employee of the Year Award (1994); Employee of the Quarter Award, Graham/Greenlee Counseling Center (1991); Coordinator, Strong Families Program; Initiator, First Steps Program, Graham and Greenlee Counties; Implementor, Grant Offering Good Choices to Residents of Graham and Greenlee Counties, Governor's Office; Implementor, Family Strengthening Grant, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Graham/Greenlee Counties; Author, 'Managed Care and Mental Health', NACM Quarterly
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
I believe that I have a great deal of staying power. When things get tough, I get stronger and stick it out for the long haul. This gives me longevity, which in turn offers up the opportunity to make a difference.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
In April 2006, I was honored by the Arizona Governor's Office of Services for Women and Children with the first Juvenile Justice Task Force Award of Excellence in the social service profession for my commitment to using my profession to improve the lives of families in Arizona.
Charity:
Volunteer, First Things First
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Heaton has published three novels including 'The Seminole Way', 'Night Stalks the Gray House' and 'The Dream Suite.' She has also completed a manuscript entitled 'Incident at Quail Crossing,' and is currently working on another for which she is seeking publishing representation. Ms. Heaton has also organized a women's support group for the survivors of domestic violence called Futures without Boundaries, previously known as the Women's Survival Group.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Teaching Classes on Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Caring for Newborn Children, Utilizing Parenting Skills Including Proper Child Discipline, Counseling on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Writing Fiction Novels and Grants, Monitoring grants, Organizing Staff, Conducting Research
Education Certifications:
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, State of Arizona Behavioral Health Examiners (2000); Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, National Association of Forensic Counselors (2000); Certified Behavior Therapist, National Association of Forensic Counselors (2001); Licensed Domestic Violence Counselor, National Association of Forensic Counselors (2000); Certified Facilitator for the Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families and Communities; Parents as Teachers Certification