REBA SHAFFER
Summary
Social work professional with robust background in managing complex caseloads, conducting risk and safety assessments, facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting individuals and families through challenging medical and psychosocial situations. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances. Experienced serving medically complex, underserved, and justice-involved populations while leading cross-system coordination to address barriers and improve continuity of care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
John Peter Smith Hospital (County Hospital)
02.2024 - Current
- Provide inpatient social work and case management services across two hospital units, managing and prioritizing patient needs and discharge planning responsibilities
- Serve as primary case manager for incarcerated and justice-involved patients requiring inpatient hospitalization
- Lead weekly interdisciplinary coordination meetings between hospital teams and correctional providers to review admitted incarcerated patients, identify barriers to discharge, and facilitate safe transitions of care
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify medical, social, environmental, and discharge-related needs
- Coordinate complex discharge planning and transitions of care across healthcare and correctional systems
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy services, correctional teams, and community providers to support continuity of care
- Connect patients with post-acute services, community resources, and appropriate levels of support
- Provide crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and emotional support throughout hospitalization
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
Permanency Specialist
Our Community Our Kids (CPS Contractor for Tarrant County)
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Managed complex caseloads involving child safety, permanency planning, and family stabilization
- Conducted risk and safety assessments and coordinated service referrals and community resources
- Prepared court reports and participated in hearings and multidisciplinary meetings
- Observed and assessed child and parent interactions to support permanency outcomes
- Collaborated with families, schools, providers, and legal teams
- Maintained detailed documentation and compliance requirements
Advisory Board Member
A Lighthouse for Kids
10.2015 - 02.2025
- Lead and coordinate events within local and out-of-state communities
- Support human resources and administrative functions including hiring and staff management
- Provide and oversee professional childcare services
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and administrative systems to support operations
Intern
Real Help for Real Life – ACH Child and Family Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided case and client management services
- Facilitated individual and group sessions for children ages 6–17
- Conducted trauma assessments and coordinated service referrals
- Maintained clinical documentation
Intern
DFPS S.A.V.E Program
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with families following closure of CPS involvement
- Supported prevention efforts related to child abuse and neglect
- Provided resource assistance and service coordination for families in need
- Advocated for and supported family reunification efforts
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Texas At Arlington
Skills
- Medical Social Work
- Inpatient Case Management
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient & Family Advocacy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Health Support
- Documentation & Compliance
- Resource Navigation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Case Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Training & Mentoring
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Compassionate
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – Texas
Timeline
Social Worker
John Peter Smith Hospital (County Hospital)
02.2024 - Current
Intern
Real Help for Real Life – ACH Child and Family Services
01.2023 - 08.2023
Permanency Specialist
Our Community Our Kids (CPS Contractor for Tarrant County)
12.2019 - 02.2024
Intern
DFPS S.A.V.E Program
08.2019 - 12.2019
Advisory Board Member
A Lighthouse for Kids
10.2015 - 02.2025
Master of Social Work -
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Texas At Arlington