Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key themes and gaps in the existing literature surrounding the supervision, professional development, and retention of direct care staff in youth residential settings.
2. Describe the Relational-Transformational Supervision (RTS) framework and how it supports relational safety, autonomy, and organizational belonging through supervision.
3. Be able to apply RTS principles through practice to enhance workforce stability, workplace culture, and client outcomes.

 

Presenter Bio:

Olivia Myers is a Director of Programming at The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia, where she provides leadership and oversight for various child welfare programs across the state. She earned both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from Marshall University and is currently a Doctor of Social Work candidate at the University of Kentucky. With 9 years of professional experience spanning direct care, social work practice, and supervision, Myers’ work is grounded in a deep commitment to strengthening the child welfare workforce.

Her professional and scholarly interests center on supervision, professional development, and the retention of paraprofessional staff in youth residential settings. In particular, she is interested in identifying supervision practices that support staff well-being, reduce burnout, and create sustainable career pathways for paraprofessionals who serve children and adolescents with complex needs. Through her leadership and doctoral studies, Myers seeks to bridge research and practice by developing practical supervision frameworks that enhance organizational culture and improve outcomes for both staff and youth.

 

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.