Janet has worked in the field of Human Services since 1986, and has experience and expertise in working with people with a wide variety of special needs. She is a Certified Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She also enjoys working with children and families at home, as well as supporting youth and adults to live successfully in the setting they prefer.
Janet has an extensive background in pediatric and adult health and mental health issues, and experience as both a professional and a parent in working with people who have multiple disabilities. Janet speaks fluent Spanish and works well with her Spanish-speaking clients. She finds it rewarding to help people establish supportive and collaborative care networks to better meet their needs.
In June 2015, Janet was nominated for and received the Sandra Ashbury Employment Opportunity Award from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Services for People with Disabilities for her efforts in helping clients maintain community-based employment.