Spectrum Health & Human Services
Barbara Burns is an experienced social worker with a diverse background in social services and human resources. Currently serving as a Social Worker at Spectrum Health & Human Services since December 2022, Barbara has previously held positions at General Motors, where roles included Employee Relations Investigator and Labor Relations Representative, contributing to employee relations and coaching in manufacturing environments. Barbara's earlier experience includes providing case management and counseling for individuals living with HIV at Lifespan, managing a bilingual behavioral health day treatment program at Lake Shore Behavioral Health, and supervising case management staff for refugee resettlement services at the International Institute of Buffalo. Barbara holds a Master of Social Work from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Mount Union.
Spectrum Health & Human Services
Spectrum Health and Human Services, is a not- for-profit community mental health organization, recognized as one of the most innovative behavioral healthcare providers in Western New York. Spectrum Health provides a wide range of services including treatment and rehabilitation of psychiatric disabilities, psychological problems, and substance-related disorders. Mental health programs for adults, adolescents, children and families who are experiencing a significant disturbance in functioning, emotional state, or pattern of behavior are readily available in many different communities. As an employee, Spectrum Health offers a competitive salary and benefit program with flexible scheduling, and value for quality of life and work-life balance. The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming and open. Spectrum Health was designated a "Best Place to Work" in Buffalo Business First's annual survey in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The agency is regularly cited with local and regional awards for its thoughtful and impactful service. Spectrum Health was also named one of 2021Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the NYS Society of Human Resource Management.