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Gayle Shellenberg

Columbia,SC

Summary

Seasoned professional with a proven track record in enhancing client well-being with juveniles adjudicate delinquent by the Family Court system. Excelled at conducting psychosocial evaluations to make treatment and placement recommendations to the court system. Excellent rapport with juveniles and families.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Assistant

Lowes
02.2022 - Current


  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Licensed Master Social Worker

SC Department Of Juvenile Justice
01.2001 - 04.2019

SCDJJ Midlands Evaluation Center (March 2012-April 2019)


Conducted psychosocial evaluations on juveniles adjudicated delinquent of a crime and made treatment and placement recommendations to the Family Court


Interviewed families and juveniles to determine treatment needs


Provided counseling services


SCDJJ (January 2002-April 2019)



  • Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and tailored interventions.
  • Established trusting relationships and provided therapeutic interventions. Conducted group counseling sessions to address alcohol and drug use, victim impact, anger management and decision making.
  • Conducted family and individual counseling to enhance parenting techniques and improve communication within the family.
  • Assisted families in accessing social services and alternate programs in the community.

Bridge Counselor

SC Department of Alcohol and Other Abuse Services
07.1998 - 01.2002
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
  • Conducted alcohol and drug screening to determine treatment needs and provided counseling to address these needs

Education

Master Degree - Social Work

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2002

Bachelor Degree - Social Work

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
12.1977

Skills

Confidential case documentation

Accomplishments

Marathon runner

Certified Aerobics Instructor

Certification

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialis

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Lowes
02.2022 - Current

Licensed Master Social Worker

SC Department Of Juvenile Justice
01.2001 - 04.2019

Bridge Counselor

SC Department of Alcohol and Other Abuse Services
07.1998 - 01.2002

Master Degree - Social Work

University of South Carolina

Bachelor Degree - Social Work

Illinois State University
Gayle Shellenberg