SHAINA SHANNON
Jamaica,NY
Summary
An MSW with experience in child welfare and family assessment in therapeutic settings, with the ability to approach cases professionally, identify issues, and promote meaningful support and services to clients through case management and planning. A history of thoroughly engaging clients, building trusting relationships and advocating for clients and their interests. An effective team member who displays perseverance in the face of challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Family Therapist
Queens Community Justice Center
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Carry a caseload as assigned.
- ·Provide virtual/home-based Functional Family Therapy to adults and their families, adhering to model fidelity requirements.
- ·Actively participate as part of a therapy team, including attending weekly team and individual supervision.
- Assist families by actively referring them to appropriate services and supports, both clinical and concrete services.
- Make case progress notes in 48 hours as required
- Participate in all FFT training
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address specific family issues and improve relationships.
Child Care Coordinator
Jewish Board Of Family And Children Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Help families receive medical, mental, behavioral support and/or educational support services
- Periodically assess clients mental/medical health needs as well as recommended treatments
- Create Care Plans with clients, caregivers and other service providers
- Asses clients through CANS USA NY system
- Track all service referrals and client support using Foothold Care Management
- Do monthly home visits for all clients
- Attend supervision, professional meetings and trainings to maintain and improve professional competence.
Functional Family Therapist
Children's Aid Society
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Made home-based contacts to maintain four work contacts per month per family with a case load that could max 10
- Took phone calls 24/7or as needed to respond to client crises clientscrises.Completed all paperwork in a timely manner for OCFS , ACS, and accountability requirements including FASPs, Progress Notes and Plan Amendments
- Completed paperwork in a timely manner in CSS/FFT system as a requirement for the specificity of the FFT model
- Administered FFTtreatment consistent with the FFT model to ensure adherence of the model and the navigation of the three phases with families
- Participated in Emergency Risk Conferences (ERC) to asses safety and increased risk
- Connected families to resources
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Completed field visits to investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect to children 0-17 years of age ageage.
- Engaged with diverse families through strength-based models and approaches to assess their individual and collective strengths and needs
- Conducted investigative interviews to asses safety and well-being
- Coordinated a team of family members, staff and service providers to evaluate safety and identify interventions that can reduce risks
- Participated in Family Team Meetings to asses safety and future risk
- Removed child(ren) into protective custody or foster care, when children were found to be in imminent danger
- Entered and maintained accurate and timely computerized records of multiple case information in
- CONNECTIONS database
- Helped families navigate government agencies, access benefits and clinical resources
- Filed petitions and testified in family court and other legal proceedings as necessary
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice With Individuals And Families
Hunter College, And Samuel J. Silberman School of Social Work
New York, NY05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Services
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05-2014
Skills
- Reliable
- Knowledge of common DSM-5 criteria
- Compassionate
- Client Needs Assessment
- Knowledge of strength-based models
- Communication
- Culturally-sensitive
- Problem-Solving
- Empathetic
- Work well in groups
- Time management
- Proficient in MS Office
Timeline
Functional Family Therapist
Queens Community Justice Center
01.2023 - Current
Child Care Coordinator
Jewish Board Of Family And Children Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Functional Family Therapist
Children's Aid Society
08.2018 - 06.2021
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
10.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice With Individuals And Families
Hunter College, And Samuel J. Silberman School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Services
University of Bridgeport