Instructor
Kutztown University, United States
George M. Kovarie has been an instructor with the Kutztown University Department of Social Work since 1996, both during and after his 25 years serving as Executive Director of Berks County's Public Child Welfare Agency. Over his 50 years working in child serving systems at federal, state and local levels, Mr. Kovarie remains focused on advancing workforce improvements in Pennsylvania's Child Protective Service Delivery Systems. His professional background in direct service, supervision and administration of both public and private agencies, as well as his continuing service on state and local boards, serves to enhance student education.
Mr. Kovarie is actively involved in research involving child welfare workforce issues of preparation for employment, staff stability and administrative\legislative recommendations for remediation. He continues to work with the Pennsylvania Children & Youth Administrators Assn., Inc (PCYA, public), the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth an Family Services,(PCCYFS, private) and state legislators to promote vital systemic change in Pennsylvania's child welfare industry.
Mr. Kovarie holds a Master of Social Work from Marywood School of Social Work, Scranton, PA; a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kutztown State College, Kutztown, PA and a Certificate in Child Abuse Studies Training (CAST) from the National Child Protection and Training Center, Winona University, Winona, MN., with additional certifications in supervision and Family Group Decision Making.
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Sunday, November 13, 2022
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM