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Los Angeles, Ventura County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Carole L. Lutness

Candidate for
Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 38

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Carole Lutness

EDUCATION

1984 MSW Virginia Commonwealth University , School of Social Work 1967 BA Davis and Elkins College , English, Speech, Drama

(Secondary Education Certification)
(Eighteen Additional Graduate Hours from University of Virginia and George Mason University . Plus a two year Postgraduate Internship at the Family Practice Therapy Center , Washington , D.C. )

HONORS

2009 Named 27th of 51 "Most Influential People of Santa Clartia" by The

Signal
2009` Honored FDR - 38th AD Democratic Woman of the Year -LACDP 2008 Recipient AFSCME Local 2712 Robbyn Panitch Memorial Award 2008 Nominated LACDMH/PSWA Social Worker of the Year 2007 Nominated Santa Clarita Woman of the Year (SCOPE) 2005 Honored Region 6 Volunteer of the Year- California Democratic Party 2004 Named Outstanding Social Worker of the Year Santa Clarita NASW 2001 Nominated Outstanding Employee of the Year- LADMH 1996 Honored Sussex County Collaborator of the Year- Interagency Council for Families and Children 1990 Honored Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for Project Homes 1984 Recipient Helen Pinkus Award for Outstanding Clinical Social
Work Student, VA Society for Clinical Social Work and
VCU School of Social Work
1984 Recipient Leadership & Service Award, VCU School of Social Work 1983 Recipient National Merit Scholarship, American Friends Service
Committee
1983 Recipient Merit Scholarship, VCU School of Social Work

EMPLOYMENT

1999 - Present Psychiatric Social Worker II, Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, Valencia Ca. Provide psychotherapeutic and case management services to Dual Diagnosis and CalWORKS clients. 1998 - 1999 Senior Coordinator , Kedren Hospital and Community Mental Health Center , Los Angeles , CA. Supervised Day Treatment & Rehabilitation Program for chronically mentally ill and dual diagnosis clients. 1994 - 2005 Private Practice, Outreach Counseling Services, Georgetown, Delaware and Los Angeles, CA. Provide Mental Health, Addiction and Employment Counseling to individuals, families and groups. Provide training and consultation to area businesses in management, supervision and human relations. 1991 - 1994 Executive Director, Turnabout Counseling and Community Services, Seaford , Delaware . Chief administrator for a multifaceted nonprofit social service agency with seven locations in Sussex and Kent Counties . Programs included outpatient Mental Health, Addictions, Parent Aide Services, residential treatment, and employment readiness. 1990 - 1991 Mental Health Therapist, Turnabout Counseling and Community Services, Lewes , Delaware . Provided psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families, emergency intake and crisis intervention. Served as office manager. 1986 - 1989 Administrative Supervisor, Fairfax Department of Social Services, Fairfax, Virginia. Responsible for Administrative Supervision of the Adult and Family Service Division. Supervised six line supervisors. Engaged in program development and community organization. 1985 - 1986 Social Work Supervisor, Fairfax Department of Social Services, Fairfax, Virginia. Provided supervision of seven Child Protective Service Social Workers. 1984 - 1985 Social Worker/Director of Training, Refugee Unaccompanied Minors Program, Falls Church , Virginia . Provided specialized foster care services to refugee minors; conducted foster parent training and Independent Living Skills training. 1983 - 1984 Clinical Social Work Intern, Henrico Mental Health Center , Richmond , Virginia . Provided psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups, emergency intake and crisis intervention. 1982 - 1983 Psychiatric Social Work Intern, The Planet Counseling and Community Center, Richmond , Virginia . Provided psychotherapy and ego supportive counseling for individuals and groups in day treatment. 1977 - 1982 Social Worker, Charlottesville Department of Social Services, Charlottesville , Virginia . Provided Child Protective Services case work; established a parent education group for low-income families; supervised students. 1973 - 1977 Teacher, Counselor, Camp Director , Glaydin School , Leesburg , Virginia , (Glaydin was a residential school for emotionally disturbed adolescents). Taught six classes; established large drama and video programs; provided ego supportive counseling; administered a therapeutic camp program for two summers. 1968 - 1973 Social Worker, Loudoun County Department of Social Services, Leesburg, Virginia. Provided CPS, Foster Care, Court Services, Intake, AFDC Family Services, Adult Services, Adoptions and Eligibility Services, acted as unit supervisor for new workers and students; established parent groups for low income families; engaged in community organization and resource development.

PUBLICATIONS

1985 Author The Parent Aide Primer and Trainer's Guide 1981 Author Handbook for Parent Education for Low Income Families

VIDEO - FILMS I am a member of the International Documentarian Association (IDA) 2007-8 Producer/Director Sunday with Rev. Ricky + SCV Unitarian Church (series) 2005 Producer/Director 2004 River Tour -SCOPE 2004 Producer/Director Meet the Candidates - Donna Groman, Judge 2003 Producer/Director One Paycheck Away, Santa Clarita Community Development

Corporation
2002 Producer/Director Speaking Truth to Power, Friends Committee On Legislation (FCL) 1998 Producer/Director Malana's Story, Kedren Community Mental Health Center 1996 Producer/Director A Chorus of Collaboration, Sussex Interagency Council for
Families and Children
1989 Producer/Director Don't Keep it a Secret, Virginia Home Care Alliance 1988 Producer/Director On the Edge, Northern Virginia Coalition of Social Services 1981 Producer/Director Mom's Bag of Tricks, Virginia Department of Social Services
Boards

UNION - AFSCME 2712

2009-Present Political Dir AFSCME Local 2712 + Stop the Cuts Campaign 2008-Present Secretary AFSCME Local 2712 Board of Directors 2008-Present RepresentativeLos Angeles Federation of Labor for AFSCME 2712 2006-Present Member AFSCME Health Care Committee 2006-Present Shop Steward AFSCME Local 2712

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REFERENCES

Furnished Upon Request

LICENSE - CERTIFICATION

1998 - Present California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 1998 - Present California Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADCII) 1996 -1999 Certified Criminal Justice Specialist (CCJS) 1996 -1999 Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) 1996 - 1998 Delaware Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) 1995 - 1996 Delaware Certified Assoc. Addictions Counselor (CAAC) 1994 ICRC/AODA Written Certification Examination 1991 - 1998 Delaware Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 1988 - Present Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) 1984 - 1991 Virginia Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTATION

1996 Presenter Georgetown, Delaware , Families in Crisis Conference 1995+ Adjunct Faculty Delaware State Univ., School of Social Work 1994 Presenter Georgetown, Delaware , Families in Crisis Conference 1988 Instructor Fairfax County Adult Education-Parent Education 1988 Presenter Baltimore, Maryland , Child Welfare League of America 1987 Presenter Richmond, Virginia , Virginia Council of Social Welfare 1985 Trainer Maryland SSA, Parent Aide Supervisors Guest Lecturer Fairfax, Virginia , George Mason University 1984 Trainer York PA Family Services - Leaders of Low Income Parent

Groups
Presenter Washington, District of Columbia , National RUMP Conference Trainer Maryland SSA, Leaders of Low Income Parent Groups 1983 Trainer Maryland SSA, Leaders of Low Income Parent Groups Presenter Richmond, Virginia , Virginia Council of Social Welfare Trainer Tidewater, Virginia Region, Social Work with Natural Families Trainer Richmond, Virginia Region, Social Work with Natural Families Trainer Maryland SSA, Leaders of Low Income Parent Groups 1982 Presenter Richmond, Virginia , Virginia Council of Social Welfare Guest Lecturer Charlottesville, Virginia , Piedmont Community College Trainer Charlottesville, Virginia , Theater Related Employment Experience (TREE) Trainer Danville, Virginia Team, Leaders of Low Income Parent
Groups
1981 Trainer Lynchburg, Virginia Region, Leaders of Low Income Parent
Groups
Trainer Northern Virginia Region, Leaders of Low Income Parent
Groups
Trainer Richmond Region, Leaders of Low Income Parent Groups Trainer Roanoke Region, Leaders of Low Income Parent Groups Trainer Southwest Virginia Region, Leaders of Low Income Parent Trainer Tidewater Region, Leaders of Low Income Parent Groups Trainer Valley Region, Leaders of Low Income Parent Groups Trainer Charlottesville, Virginia , Theater Related Employment
Experience (TREE)
Presenter Richmond, Virginia , Virginia Council of Social Welfare 1980 Guest Lecturer Charlottesville, Virginia , Piedmont Community College Presenter Richmond, Virginia , Virginia Council of Social Welfare Trainer Charlottesville, Virginia , Woman's ResourceCenter Trainer Charlottesville, Virginia , Theater Related Employment
Experience (TREE)

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

2009-Present FoundingChairGolden State Jobs Coalition 2008 Candidate Democratic nominee -38th Assembly District 2006 Candidate Castaic Lake Water Agency Board of Directors 2006-Present Chair Communications Committee, Santa Clarita Organization for

Planning and the Environment (SCOPE)
2005-Present Chair SCV Clean Money for Better Government Committee 2005-2008 Member SCV Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee 1963-Present Activist Democratic Party - various committees/posts: Past Elected Chair 38th Assembly District CDP, Current: California Democratic Party - Elected member of the Executive Board; LACDP County Committee - Elected member; Legislative Committee LACDP & CDP - Member; Democratic Neighbors of the 38th AD- Chair; California Democratic Party State Party Conventions - Delegate 2001-2005 Co-Clerk D&O Committee - Friends Committee on Legislation (FCL)
Board of Directors
1999-2003 Clerk Orange Grove Friends Peace & Social Concerns Committee 1998 Member American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Affirmative
Action Committee
1993 - 1994 President Sussex Interagency Council 1993 Member Governor's Task Force on Adolescent Pregnancy 1989 Member Virginia Chapter National Association of Social Work, Board of Directors 1984 Student Rep Virginia Society for Clinical Social Work, Board of
Directors
Student Rep NASW Virginia Voter Registration Drive , Steering
Committee
Student Rep VCU School of Social Work, Foundations Committee 1983 - 1984 Chairman VCU MSW Student Association, Student Life Committee 1978 + 1982 Vice President Four County Players, Board of Directors 1980 - 1982 Member Piedmont Council of the Arts, Board of Directors 1978 + 2005 Author/Director Original Musical Benefits for Democrats for Better Government, Democrats of the 44th AD, Virginia League of Welfare Executives, Community Attention, Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR), FOCUS (two years) as well as for individuals 1974 + 1977 Member Goose Creek Friends Social Concerns Committee 1972 - 1975 Foster Parent Department of Social Services, Fairfax , Virginia and
Washington, DC. Provided foster care for 14 disturbed
Adolescents for up to three years.

1971 + 1973 Chairman Loudoun County League of Women Voters- Nominating

Committee
1970 - 1973 Chairman Loudoun County League of Women Voters, Human
Resources Committee
1969 + 1973 Member Loudoun County League of Women Voters, Board of
Directors
1970 + 1973 Member Loudoun County Environmental Group (LEICA) 1969 - 1973 Secretary Loudoun County Committee of 55, Board of Directors 1971 - 1973 Member Loudoun County Housing Council 1969 - 1973 Found MemberFauquier-Loudoun Day Care Center Board of Directors

CITATIONS

1996 Named The International Platform Association 1996 et al Named Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care 1995 et al Named International Who's Who of Professional & Business Women 1993 et al Named Who's Who in America 1989 Named Community Leaders of America 1989 et al Named Who's Who of Women Executives 1989 Named International Book of Honors 1989 Named Who's Who in the South and Southwest 1988 et al Named Who's Who of American Women 1987 et al Named Who's Who Among Human Services

Professionals
1974 Named Who's Who in Virginia

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