Kenneth Larimore Page 1 Kenneth M. Larimore, Ph.D., MSW, LISW-S 8480 Haleigh Woods Drive Blacklick, OH 43004 (740)507-4690 Cell klarimore@att.net EDUCATION Ph.D. in Human Services 2009 Specialization in Social Work & Community Services (Social Work & Sociology) Dissertation: Preparing at-risk Foster Adolescents for Independent Living: Preparing to Age Out of the System Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Doctor of Ministry in Marriage & Family Studies 1989 Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA Master of Social Work 2003 Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care & Counseling 1984 Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, IL Master of Arts in Pastoral Care & Counseling 1983 Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, IL Bachelor of Theology in Bible 1978 Minor: Christian Ministries, Greek, History Kentucky Christian College, Grayson, KY Bachelor of Arts in Bible 1977 Minor: Christian Ministries, Greek, Pastoral Counseling Kentucky Christian College, Grayson, KY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor of Social Work Ohio University-Chillicothe, Chillicothe, Ohio Teaching classes in the social work field Faculty Advisor for the Social Work program students Program Coordinator for new social work program on the regional campus Serve on curriculum committee 2012 to present Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work 2010 to 2011 Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Teaching classes in the social work field Faculty Advisor for the Graduate Student Social Work Association Developed a 9 hour curricula for local LISW social workers to gain their SUPV designation
Kenneth Larimore Page 2 Administrator/Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Program Development 2007 to 2010 National Youth Advocate Program, Columbus, OH Develop clinical programs and make current programs better Promoted to East Region Program Manager in 6 weeks, administer agencies East Region services for abused and neglected foster children. Founder/Administrator 1999 to 2007 Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH Established and administered agency services for abused and neglected foster children, Provided adoption services Managed a $1.7 million budget and staff of 13 full-time and 2 part-time. Completed certification for Mental Health licensure and CARF certification Merged with The Village Network in 2007 Administrator/Counselor 1997 to 2008 Paraclete Ministries, Mt. Vernon, OH Provide pastoral counseling, workshops, and pulpit supply. Therapist/Case Manager 1997 to 1999 Rosemont Center, Columbus, OH Counseled adolescents in foster care, group work for juvenile sex offender workshops. Administrator/Counselor 1995 to 1997 Family Life Resources, Inc. Canton, OH Provided administration for the agency, counseled clients, presented workshops and seminars for churches and organizations. Founder/Administrator 1989 to 1995 Compassion, Inc. Ashland, OH Established and administered agency services for abused and neglected children, managed $600,000 budget and agency staff. Foster Care Specialist 1987 to 1989 Symbiont, Inc., Newark, OH Performed duties as a case manager, recruiter, trainer, therapist, and licensing specialist of foster parents. Associate Minister 1983 to 1886 Heath Church of Christ, Heath, OH Worked with young adults and youth. Senior Minister 1979 to 1983 Fowler Christian Church, Fowler, IN Performed duties as a minister of a growing congregation, directed a $165,000 building program, assisted in the development of a county-wide crisis help-line. Interim Minister 1977 to 1978 Westside Christian Church, Joplin, MO Performed ministerial duties as directed while a student.
Kenneth Larimore Page 3 Youth Ministry 1974 to 1977 Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Flemingsburg, KY Student youth ministry. TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor Ohio University 2010 to present 2011 moved to Chillicothe branch from the main campus to coordinate social work program on regional campus Teach Social Work courses Adjunct Instructor Strayer University 2009 to 2012 Teach Sociology of Developing Countries; Introduction to Sociology & Cultural Diversity Central Ohio Technical College Teach Family Dynamics, Parenting Education, Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity, and Introduction to Sociology courses 1991 to 2010 Liberty University Teach Counseling courses 2010 to present Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2006 to 2013 Teach Sociology/Social Work courses Indiana Wesleyan University 2011 to 2012 Teach Sociology and a variety of Biblical courses Ohio Christian University Teach Chemical addiction courses 2012 to present WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS PRESENTED Grief Recovery, to workshop participants at Round Lake Christian Assembly, Lakeville, OH, 1993, 1994 Ecology of the Family, to Holmes County Ministerial Association at Millersburg Christian Church, Millersburg, OH, 1992. Christian Response to Domestic Violence, to social work students at Kentucky Christian College, Grayson, KY, 1993. Christian Response to Domestic Violence, to National Association of Christian Social Workers, Ohio Chapter at State Conference, Delaware, OH, 1994. Divorce Recovery Seminar, workshop participants at First Friends Church, Canton, OH, 1992, 1993, & 1994. Praise and Encouragement/Positive Discipline, to foster parents at the Rosemont Center, Columbus, OH, 1998. Praise and Encouragement/Positive Discipline, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 1999, 2001, 2003, & 2005. Separation and Attachment, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2000 & 2003.
Kenneth Larimore Page 4 Anger Management, to workshop participants at Mental Health Association, Newark, OH, 2002. Understanding and Treating Children with Sexual Behavior Problems, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2002, 2003, & 2004. Understanding the Juvenile Sexual Offender, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2002, 2003, & 2004. Personality Types, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2002, 2003, & 2004. Treating the Out of Control Adolescent, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2004. Mental Health Issues and the Adolescent, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2002, 2003, & 2004. Emotional Issues and the Adolescent, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2002, 2003, & 2004. Personality Disorders and the Adolescent, to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH, 2002, 2003, & 2004. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, presented to foster parents at Franklin County Children Services, Columbus, OH, 2004. Transitional Living/Independent Living, to foster parents at Ohio Family Care Association Annual Conference, Worthington, OH, 2006. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, presented to foster parents at Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH., 4 times per year 2000-2006. Preparing At-Risk Foster Adolescents for Independent Living: Preparing to Age out of the Foster Care System, presented to staff at National Youth Advocate Program, Columbus, OH, at 3 regional locations in Ohio, 2008, 2009. Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, presented to staff at National Youth Advocate Program, Columbus, OH, at 5 regional locations in Ohio & West Virginia 2008, 2009 Supervision, presented to LISW s at Ohio University as the 9 hour supervision training for the S designation for the LISW-S designation, 2011. Preparing At-Risk Foster Adolescents for Independent Living, to professors and social workers at the National Conference of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, St. Louis, Mo. October 2012. Trauma Informed Child Welfare Practice, presented to social workers at Adena Hospital, Chillicothe Ohio, June 27, 2013. Creating a Child-Informed Child Welfare Practice, to professors and social workers at the National Conference of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Atlanta, GA. October 2013. Preparing At-Risk Foster Adolescents for Independent Living, to professors, social workers, and foster parents at the National Conference of the Foster Family-based Treatment Association, Orlando, FL. July 2014. Historical Overview of HIV/AID and Christianity: Then and Now, presented to professors and social workers at the National Conference of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Annapolis, MD. November 2014. PUBLICATIONS Larimore, K. (1998). Burnout: A Christian Response. Christian Standard Larimore, K. (1998). Parenting Paradigm: Hosea 11. Christian Standard Larimore, K. (1990). Intercessory Prayer: Praying for Our Leaders. Christian Standard
Kenneth Larimore Page 5 Larimore, K. (1988). Depression: A Christian Response. Christian Standard Larimore, K. (1987). Domestic Violence: A Christian Response. Christian Standard PUBLICATION REVIEWS Reviewed upcoming publication of Assessing Maltreatment in Children and Adolescents: A Multidisciplinary Approach Jones & Bartlett Publishers, August 2013 BOARDS Central Ohio Technical College 2003 to 2007 Human Services Curriculum Committee Member of a non-profit board 1989 to 1996 Square One for Youth, Newark, OH LICENSURE L.I.S.W.-SUPV October 2007 to present L.I.S.W. March 2006 L.S.W. July 2003 ASSOCIATIONS National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter North American Association of Christian Social Workers American Association of Christian Counselors Foster Family-based Treatment Association COMMITTEES Curriculum Committee, Ohio University Chillicothe January 2012 to present Associate Dean Search Committee, Ohio University Chillicothe May & June 2013 Group II Associate Professor of Psychology Search Committee, OU-C Fall 2013 Research Committee - Foster Family-based Treatment Association August 2013 to present Group II Associate Professor of Social Work Search Committee, OU-C (Chair) Spring 2014
Kenneth Larimore Page 6 Conference Planning Committee for 2016 National Conference NACSW 2016 Faculty Development Committee, Ohio University Chillicothe present Travel Committee, Ohio University Chillicothe present Grade Appeal Committee, Ohio University Chillicothe present Faculty Scholarship Committee Regional Campuses HST & Social Work Articulation Committee Chillicothe 2014 to Fall 2013 to Fall 2013 to Fall 2013 to Spring 2014 to present Fall 2013 to present Dean s Evaluation Committee Chillicothe Spring 2015 MISSION TRIPS Short-term mission trip to Peru 1994 Built Bible Institute Short-term mission trip to Costa Rica 2001 Built church building