Shanai Brown
LMSW
Washington, DC,DC
Summary
Licensed Masters Level Social Worker with 14+ years experience in edcautional and mental health settings, working with diverse populations in for profit and non-profit sectors, drug treatment setting, school based, outpatient and in-home settings. Passionate about building trust and rapport with at-risk youth and their families through non-judgmental approach, patient demeanor and compassionate interpersonal skills. Skillful in needs evaluation, treatment planning and facilitating group or individual counseling sessions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker (Contract)
Imagine Hope Communities Public Charter School- Tolson Campus
Washington, DC
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers, and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans for Behavioral Support Services.
- Assess developed intervention strategies and academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Participated in IEP, AED, and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify the cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior, and teach new behavioral skills.
- Responsible for the case management, therapeutic intervention, and crisis management for all students with IEP's.
- Develops intervention strategies to increase academic success.
- Works with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Monitored students for signs of abuse and neglect.
- Supported students, teachers, and families during crises.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual, and physical disabilities.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy, and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside agencies.
- Develop and assess professional development training for staff about mental health and social-emotional learning.
Genesis Program Manager (Contract)
Mi Casa, INC
Washington , DC
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Coordinate programming for a 27-unit, community-based housing program housing young women aging out of foster care and their children, seniors over 55, and other families with a stable.
- The new plan will draw inspiration from the "whole family" (2 Gen) approach to building low-income households' capacity and focus on early childhood development, health, and well-being, creating pathways to greater economic stability through education and employment, and building support across the generations.
- Implementation of the new program plan from a "whole family" (2 Gen) approach to building low-income households' capacity and focus on early childhood development, health, and well-being, creating pathways to greater economic stability through education and employment, and building support across the generations.
- Worked to recruit residents to co-facilitate workshops and cohort groups designed to build capacity and develop resident leadership.
- Coordinated resident engagement and the provision of supportive services as needed with third party social services professionals and organizations, some of which will include evidence-based services.
- Planned and coordinated a program of activities to take place regularly during hours when residents were available to access them.
Assistant Director/Facilitator
Outreach Program
Washington, DC
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Monitor the fidelity of the TOP program and submits monthly reporting to Program Director.
- Assist in the hiring process of staff, train, and supervise direct staff.
- Train staff on the TOP curriculum.
- Implement the overall plan for the evidence-based Teen Outreach Program (TOP).
- Develop intake and documentation procedures; oversee that staff completes all documentation and reports professionally and timely.
- Oversee distribution and the completion of the TOP evaluation.
- Provide appropriate observation, staff coaching, and support to the level of fidelity required by the program.
- Support and enhance the staff's ability to perform their jobs by teaching and modeling technical knowledge.
- Conducts club observations and provides feedback to other TOP facilitators.
- Provides quarterly training and professional development opportunities that are relevant to program implementation for TOP staff.
- Coordinates the quality integration of community service learning opportunities and plans and implements community service learning at all assigned sites to support the TOP curriculum.
- Implemented and facilitated evidence-based programming, coordinated community service learning opportunities, and provided overall support for teens enrolled in the program.
- Create opportunities for teens to connect learning gained through service to academic studies and ultimately make presentations to school personnel.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Site/ Assistant Director (Contract)
Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc.
Washington , DC
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Violence Free Zone Mentoring (VFZ mentoring) from the grassroots level with the CEO and director's assistance.
- Developed as well as implementing community and school-based VFZ mentoring program policy and procedures.
- Served as liaison between school and agency.
- Develop intake and documentation procedures; oversee that staff completes all documentation and reports professionally and timely.
- Facilitate 2 school-based and 2 community-based groups with program curriculum addressing violence reduction with youth.
- Facilitate group also to promote optimum mental and emotional health and empowerment of young women.
- Develop programming and oversee programming for the community center.
- Coordinate programs for the monthly and weekly calendar for the youth, such as tutoring, violence prevention groups, and sexual reproduction prevention.
- Assist in the hiring process of staff, train, and supervise a direct staff of 2 to 5 individuals.
Mental Health Therapist
Hillcrest Children And Family Center
Washington, DC
03.2013 - 11.2014
- Working with individuals, groups, and families to promote optimum mental and emotional health using treatment modalities such as the Trauma-Focused model, Cognitive-Behavioral model, and Family System.
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and guide clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crises.
- Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts and coordinate inpatient services if necessary.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Program Specialist
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Rockville, MD
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Coordinated with Montgomery County, State Office for Developmental Disabilities, private not for profit agencies, local organizations, and individuals with disabilities to assure that the individual maintains their waiver slot by monitoring the eligibility.
- Verification System on a quarterly basis and advocate with the state to secure waiver slots.
- Facilitate individual treatment meetings as needed.
- Develop annual individual plans.
- Once the plans are developed, monitor the services/goals.
- Monitoring includes communicating with the Divisions of Eligibility Waiver Services (DEWS), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) MD State Department of Education (MSDE), and private providers.
Community-Based Counselor II/Mental Health Support
National Counseling Group
Roanoke, VA
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Coordinated with Montgomery County State office for Development Disabilities, private not for profit agencies, local organizations, and individuals with disabilities to assure that the individual maintains their waiver slot by monitoring the eligibility.
- Verification System on a quarterly basis and advocate with the state to secure waiver slots.
- Facilitate individual treatment meetings as needed Develop annual individual plans.
- Once the plans are developed, monitor the services Develop annual individual plans.
- Once the plans are developed, monitor the services/goals.
- Monitoring includes communicating with the Divisions of Eligibility Waiver Services (DEWS), Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) MD.
Adolescent Foster Care Social Worker
Jewish Child Care Association
New York, NY
03.2009 - 10.2009
- Provided casework services for children, adolescents, and families within the foster care system.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to effectively service clients.
- Served as a child advocate, attended and participate in court proceedings.
- Complete family assessment service plans to assess families' readiness for reunification.
- Facilitate meetings among children, adolescents, parents, and foster parents for permanency planning.
- Link clients to community resources by making appropriate referrals.
Mental Health Therapist
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Roanoke, VA
05.2008 - 03.2009
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling, parent education groups, crisis intervention, coordination of services, and case management services to children with emotional disturbances.
- Perform activities related to consumer services and agency procedures including intake and assessment; referral; discharge planning; and identification of ongoing needs.
- Perform record keeping such as treatment plans, QR, discharge summaries, and all other licensor and agency required paperwork.
Education
Master's - Social Work
Widener University Charter School
09.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA 08.1998 - 12.2001
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Effective listening and speaking skills
An ability to think creatively and critically
Excellent sensitivity, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
Stellar organization and time management
Background in case management and resource gathering
An ability to think critically and solve complex problems
A strong sense of compassion and patience
Highly capable of written and oral communication
Strong team player
Meeting FacilitationBehavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Life skills development
Solution-based interventions
Confidential case documentation
Development of IEP and understanding
Additional Information
- Certifications and Licenses , Licensed Master Social Worker, License No: Q3-0000316, State of Delaware January 2020 to January 2023
Affiliations
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc
Certification
Certifications and Licenses , Licensed Master Social Worker, License No: Q3-0000316, State of Delaware January 2020 to January 2023
Timeline
School Social Worker (Contract)
Imagine Hope Communities Public Charter School- Tolson Campus
08.2020 - Current
Genesis Program Manager (Contract)
Mi Casa, INC
07.2020 - 08.2020
Assistant Director/Facilitator
Outreach Program
06.2016 - 03.2019
Site/ Assistant Director (Contract)
Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Mental Health Therapist
Hillcrest Children And Family Center
03.2013 - 11.2014
Program Specialist
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
07.2012 - 03.2013
Community-Based Counselor II/Mental Health Support
National Counseling Group
04.2010 - 06.2011
Adolescent Foster Care Social Worker
Jewish Child Care Association
03.2009 - 10.2009
Mental Health Therapist
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
05.2008 - 03.2009
Master's - Social Work
Widener University Charter School
09.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania
08.1998 - 12.2001