Employment History:
Independent Consultant, Local Nursing Homes (1968-Present); Consultant, Sunnyside Nursing Home in East Syracuse, New York (1968-1989); Supervisor, Social Work Program and Rehabilitation Center, Mercy Hospital (1970-1980); Head, Social Work Department, Upstate Medical Center (1969-1970); State Public Welfare Department (1967-1968); Head, Social Service Department, Cayuga Home for Children in Auburn (1965-1966); Teacher, Dance, Auburn Settlement House (1964); Director of Outpatient Clinics, Syracuse University Medical School (now Upstate Medical Center) (1959-1964); Supervisor, American Red Cross (1953-1959); Caseworker, City Welfare Department, City of Auburn, New York (1950-1953); Daycare Center, Auburn, New York (1947-1948)

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Why She is an Expert:
Mrs. Reimer was exceptionally talented in the psychiatric field, especially in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse.

Best Advice:
Always keep up with education. Stay current in the field with constant study. Never except the word “no.”

Passionate about:
I am passionate about people’s welfare, comfort and safety.

Biography Excerpt:
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” - not only a revered biblical creed and timeless passage, but also the personal motto of Pauline Riemer. An avid humanitarian, she has dedicated an unprecedented 47 years to the field of social work, especially as it pertains to civil cases and public welfare. With particular expertise in psychological social work, she gained extensive experience working with individuals suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. Over the course of her illustrious career, Mrs. Riemer worked with such renowned institutions as the City Welfare Department of Auburn, New York, the American Red Cross, Upstate Medical Center and, most recently, Sunnyside Nursing Home.

     

Cambridge Who's Who: What is your greatest professional accomplishment to date?  
MRS. PAULINE R RIEMER :  The Public Welfare Department sued a woman for abandonment of a child. We had placed the child in Utica Children’s Hospital and discovered that the child suffered from osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder in which bones break easily. The mother was clearly not responsible for the child’s bones being broken—that’s the nature of the disease. The impression was that that child would not live much longer. I explained to the judge that the mother did not put the child in the hospital; she was doing the best she could for him. The judge got the picture right away and the case was closed. I also helped a lady with four children leave their home at 4:00 AM, in order to get away from a very abusive and threatening husband and father after being told by the police that there was nothing they could do to help. I drove them all the way from Auburn to the airport in Syracuse where they flew to stay with a family member.

How do you remain current in your profession?
I’m still a member of the National Association of Social Workers and read their journals.

What is the most difficult obstacle or challenge you have faced in pursuit of your goals?
The most difficult obstacle is trying to make people understand the field of social work because it was such a new industry 47 years ago. However, today the most difficult obstacles are funding and education.