Dr. Renee Space, LSW

Lecturer – Social Work

School:

Hackensack Meridian School of Nursing and Wellness

Department:

Social Work

Office Location:

Office Hours:

Monday 11 AM – 2 PM on Cumberland Campus Wednesday (Zoom by appointment) 10 AM – 3 PM

Educational Background

Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), Capella University
Masters in Social Work (MSW), Temple University
Bachelor of Science in Corrections, York College of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Synchronous & Asynchronous Online Teaching, Temple University, PA
Palliative & End of Life Care, Smith College, MA
Family Therapy, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, PA
Administration of Case Management Services, Temple University, PA

Professional Experience

Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ

BSW Program Director, Advisor, & Lecturer – Cumberland County (2021- Present)
BSW Field Coordinator, Advisor, & Lecturer – Cumberland County (2021)

Adjunct Faculty (10 years)

Salem Community College
Bloomsburg University
Rutgers University
Temple University
Stockton University (3 years Visiting status)

Leadership and Direct Service Work

10 years with Youth and Families
10 years with Housing Insecure, Severe Mentally Ill, and Addicted populations
20+ years in the Healthcare field.

Research / Creativity Interest Area

Research

“Instilling LGBT Cultural Humility in Geriatric Home Care Services: An Appreciative Inquiry.” (2018)

Research Interests

Social Work in Health Care
LGBTQ Older Adults
Geriatric Health Services
Self-Care of Caregivers

Specialty Engagements

Gerontology Curriculum Workgroup
CSWE & AGESW work group to develop specialized practice curricular guide for Gero social work practice. 2015 EPAS Curricular Guide Resource Series (2017) http://www.cswe.org/CSWE/media/GeroEdResources/Gero_Guide_WEB_final_NewSite.pdf
Called to testify before the Florida State Senate and House Subcommittees on Health and Families Services in support of Senate Bill 1622 and House Bill 1633; on providing quality Hospice services regardless of tax status (April 2005).

Additional Information

Vita

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