Christian D. Kunz, MSW - Social Work

Christian D. Kunz, MSW
Personal Information
Office Location: Brigham Young University – Hawaii, Multi-Purpose Center #117
Office Phone: (808) 675-3836
Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Julie
Children: Katelyn (11), Tyler (9)
Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
University of Georgia
Took part in the Advanced Standing one year MSW Program at the University of Georgia.
Graduated with a Concentration in Family Centered Clinical Practice.
Graduated with a 3.78 Grade Point Average.
Athens, Georgia
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW)
Brigham Young University – Idaho
Graduated with the first graduating class of the BSW Program at BYU-Idaho.
Graduated with a 3.955 Grade Point Average during my time at BYU-Idaho.
Finalist for BYU-Idaho Man of the Year in 2005, being nominated by the Social Work Department.
Rexburg, Idaho
Associate Degree in Religious & Family Living
Ricks College
Associate Degree in Psychology
Graduated with Associate Degrees in both Religious & Family Living, as well as Psychology.
Graduated with a 3.439 Grade Point Average during my time at Ricks College.
Rexburg, Idaho
Teaching Experience
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY – HAWAII
(July 2012 – Present)
Assistant Professor
Currently teach as a full-time assistant professor in the Social Work Department at Brigham Young University –
Hawaii. Teach Human Behavior in the Social Environment Parts I & II, Social Welfare Policy, and International
Social Work on a recurring basis. Have taught Aging, Populations at Risk, and Independent Study in the past.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
(August 2013 – Present)
Seminary Teacher
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Currently serving as a voluntary, early-morning seminary teacher for the Laie 1 Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints. Seek to teach junior and senior high students principles of religious living and the basic
doctrinal beliefs of the church. Volunteer approximately 30 hours per month in this capacity.
Social Work Experience
ACCESS POINT FAMILY SERVICES
(February 2011 – June 2013)
Diagnostic Assessment Specialist
Complete Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program by interviewing
children and families, diagnosing children with mental illnesses according to the DSM-IV and making treatment
recommendations. Complete Social Medical Evaluations for the Intensive Behavioral Intervention Program by
reviewing medical and educational records, contacting family members and making treatment recommendations.
These assessments and evaluations allow children to qualify for services according to Medicaid provisions.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to children with behavioral and emotional problems in both private
and school settings. Conduct interventions to help the children eliminate problem behaviors and replace them
with more socially acceptable alternatives. Collect data from interventions and monitor progress.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
(August 2005 – September 2010)
Child Protective Services Supervisor
Supervised all programs of Child Protective Services (Intake, Investigations, Family Preservation, Foster Care &
Adoptions) in Burke County, Georgia. Was responsible for all critical CPS decisions in the county, consulting with
the County or Regional Director if necessary. Trained, coached and motivated front line staff on a day to day basis.
Invited by the State Director to be a speaker at the statewide “G Meeting”, with over 300 people in attendance, in
August of 2010. Held a critical role in all court action initiated by the county department and was qualified by the
State of Georgia as an expert witness. Worked with families from numerous racial, ethnic and religious
backgrounds, as well as with parents and children who suffered from a wide range of mental health issues.
Child Abuse Investigator
Completed over 200 Child Abuse Investigations in Newton County, Georgia. Made official determinations of
whether or not children had suffered abuse or neglect. Trained as a forensic sexual abuse interviewer. Investigated
several high profile child abuse cases. Served as a Field Program Advisor, training new investigators as they were
hired by the department.
MSW Intern
Participated in a paid MSW internship in Greene County, Georgia. Held a caseload in the Family Preservation
program, working to allow abused and neglected children to remain in the home and not enter foster care.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
(August 2004 – April 2005)
BSW Intern
Participated in a BSW internship with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team working with adults with
severe and persistent mental illness, in an effort to allow them to live independently in the community.
Conference Attendance
* CSWE 2013 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. (November 9-12, 2012)
Professional Training
* Finding Words (Forensic Sexual Abuse Interviewing)
* Georgia Bureau of Investigations Photographic Evidence
* Child Welfare Management
* Child Welfare Basic and Advanced Legal Issues
* Recognizing Physical Abuse and Neglect
* Domestic Violence Awareness
* Child Welfare Documentation
* Impact of Substance Abuse on Children
Professional Licensure and Memberships
* Formerly Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Idaho (License #31085)
* Formerly Approved Medicaid Provider in the State of Idaho (Provider #A0000942)
* Former Member of the Burke County Georgia Child Fatality Review Team
* Former Member of the Burke County Georgia Child Abduction Response Team
Prior Teaching and Public Speaking Experience
* Guest Lecturer at Brigham Young University – Idaho in six different classes in 2011
* Presenter at the Idaho Falls Young Single Adults Regional Conference in January of 2011 (four 50 minute presentations)
* Speaker at the Georgia statewide “G Meeting” in August of 2010 with over 300 in attendance
* Served as a Field Instructor for two B.S.W. students at Augusta State University while a C.P.S. Supervisor
* Served as a Field Program Adviser while working as a Child Abuse Investigator, training new employees
* Trained five new missionaries while serving in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Mission
Additional Work Experience
* Worked for Eclipse Marketing selling home security systems door to door in Atlanta, Georgia following my mission
* Worked for Eclipse Marketing as the Head Recruiter at Ricks College
* Worked for Eclipse Marketing as Area Manager over the Cincinnati, Ohio and Central California offices
* Worked for Great American Video in Rexburg, Idaho as Store Manager while attending BYU-Idaho