Jay Chapman has worked in the field of social work for over twenty years, beginning with his Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2005 and followed by his Master's degree in 2013. His career includes eight years of direct practice conducting assessments, interviews, crisis management, and service referrals: nearly five years supervising direct practice teams; and seven years training new hires in child welfare best practices. He has also served as a field supervisor for multiple colleges, mentoring BSW and MSW students as they develop academic and professional competencies. For the past five years. Jay has taught at several universities, focusing primarily on direct practice professional development, and internship-based learning for emerging social workers.