Shade Dove
Lagrange,Georgia
Summary
Experienced social services professional with a bachelor's degree in Sociology, currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work and CASAC. Passionate about advocating for adolescent mental health and family sustainability, holistically. Demonstrated success in providing impactful support to diverse populations. Proficient in conducting assessments, child welfare system, creating treatment plans, and coordinating resources and social services to meet individual and family needs. Committed to advocacy for social justice and equity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Opportunity Specialist
The City of New York- Human Resources Administration
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted interviews (in-person and over the phone) and utilized quantitative analysis and research skills to achieve goals within the Customized Assistance Service (CAS)
- Conducted home visits when necessary
- Provided employment planning, self-sufficiency planning, grant determination and issuance, evaluation of benefits eligibility, and provision of temporary financial assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, employment/work-related services, and housing services to individuals in need
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address issues and achieve common goals.
Sociotherapist
Abbott house
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and monitored individualized behavior plans for therapeutic youth, tailored to their strengths and challenges
- Conducted home visits and maintained frequent communication with collateral contacts
- Provided on-site chemical dependency evaluations, individual counseling, and facilitated substance abuse education and support groups
- Engaged in permanency planning, treatment plan development, and assisted families in strengthening family unity
- Utilized a strengths-based, intensive case management approach for children and families
- Ensured compliance with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures for safety and security.
Child Protective Specialist
The City of New York- Administration of Children's Services
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Investigated, reviewed, reported, and responded to reports of child abuse, maltreatment, and neglect
- Ensured and assessed the safety and well-being of children
- Advocated for families and participated in court interventions when necessary
- Engaged and partnered with families and community resources using social work skills
- Planned, coordinated, and referred families to community services
- Assessed the safety of family homes and performed clerical and administrative duties as needed
- Assessed mental health and made appropriate referrals
- Observed visits with children and took notes to prepare accurate safety assessments
- Collected social, functional, and mental and physical health information for evaluations
- Maintained confidentiality of client information according to agency guidelines and legal requirements.
College Aide
New York City Police Department- NYPD
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Completed administrative and clerical tasks such as responding to inquiries, data entry, filing, and typing
- Assisted with special community events and provided community services
- Managed payroll and organized community events
- Engaged with youth to prevent involvement in the criminal justice system
- Scheduled appointments and meetings for department heads and professors using calendar software.
Seamen Recruit
US Navy
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Training to cultivate specific character traits and behavioral patterns
- Developing and honing discipline, teamwork, and time management skills
- Paying close attention to details.
Education
MSW - Social Work / CASAC - Social Work
Yeshiva University
05-2026
BA in Sociology -
New Jersey City University
05.2016
Advanced High School Diploma -
Christ the King High School
05.2007
Skills
- Proficient in program management
- Administrative duties
- Mediation
- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Suite
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Developing care, discharge and treatment plans
- Reviewing documentation
- Familiar with budgeting
- Proficient in organizational, verbal, and writing skills
- Email encryption
- Case management
- Counseling and therapeutic services both children and families
- Teaching, with experience in student support
- Advocacy
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Referrals
- Trauma Focus Intervention
- Data analysis
- Social work/ social services
- Teamwork
- Motivational interviewing
- Expertise in statistics
- Experienced in discharge planning, databases, and adult education
- Proficient in quantitative analysis, research, and typing
- Child welfare laws
- Interpersonal Skills
- Benefits Administrator
- Record-Keeping
- Emergency Response
- Analytical Skills
- Abuse and Neglect Investigation and coordination
- Family improvement plans
- Safety evaluations
- Court Proceedings
- Neglect and abuse checks
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family Support
- Report Writing
- Safety assessments
- Child development knowledge
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Substance Abuse Corsework
- Behavior Modification
- Community Resources
- Legal Compliance
- Emotional Intelligence
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Benefits Opportunity Specialist
The City of New York- Human Resources Administration
10.2023 - 05.2024
Sociotherapist
Abbott house
12.2022 - 05.2023
Child Protective Specialist
The City of New York- Administration of Children's Services
02.2022 - 10.2022
College Aide
New York City Police Department- NYPD
06.2019 - 05.2020
Seamen Recruit
US Navy
08.2009 - 11.2009
MSW - Social Work / CASAC - Social Work
Yeshiva University
BA in Sociology -
New Jersey City University
Advanced High School Diploma -
Christ the King High School
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