Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Shandale Turner

Shandale Turner

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Experienced and licensed professional in social work, skilled in providing impactful client support and efficient case management. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and achieving positive outcomes for individuals in need. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and proficiency in crisis intervention and therapeutic techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Trauma Therapist Child and Family- JJS

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
06.2025 - Current

Provides trauma informed individual, family, and group therapy to child victims of sexual and other complex trauma and their non-offending family members using evidence-based treatment modalities. The Trauma Therapist has a productivity requirement and is expected to independently manage a case load that all clients receive timely services. This position wil be primarily office based at the Juvenile Justice System, but the therapist may on occasion be asked to meet the family in another location such as the family's home, school, community, or facility. The Juvenile Justice System is a collaboration effort requiring multi-disciplinary team meetings and regular cross-professional communication and teamwork for the well-being of the children and family served.

Underwriting Representative

Progressive Casulty Insurance
10.2015 - Current
  • Communicated complex underwriting decisions to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, fostering transparency and trust.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in evaluating risks, ensuring the company''s profitability.

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Crossroads Health
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Provided emotional support to clients, enabling them to better cope with challenging situations.
  • Supported families in understanding their loved ones'' needs during times of crisis, promoting better engagement in the healing process.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and fostering open communication channels.
  • Mentored new team members on best practices within the field of crisis intervention, enhancing their skills and knowledge base.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients during crisis situations.

Customer Representative

Children’s Place
06.2013 - 12.2020
  • Assist with the daily tasks of maintaining customer relations
  • Maintained courteous, friendly atmosphere for guests to increase overall satisfaction and customer service standards.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Interpersonal Relation’s Aide

Deepwood
05.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assist individuals with daily task
  • Direct Services
  • Exercised skills in critical thinking
  • Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
  • Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.

Personal Care

Cherished Companions
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assist with the daily needs and task
  • Case Management
  • Client Support
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Youngstown State University
05-2023

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Youngstown State University
05-2021

Lakeland Community College
05.2018

Skills

  • Underwriting guidelines
  • Credit analysis
  • Sales Support
  • Portfolio Management
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Insurance knowledge
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Risk Assessment
  • Coverage Determination
  • Documentation Review
  • Quality Assurance

Volunteer Experience

  • C.E.O.C.G Head Start program, 2015-2016
  • Brush High School, 2008-2012
  • Memorial Jr. High School, 2006-2008

Timeline

Trauma Therapist Child and Family- JJS

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
06.2025 - Current

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Crossroads Health
12.2020 - 12.2022

Underwriting Representative

Progressive Casulty Insurance
10.2015 - Current

Personal Care

Cherished Companions
10.2015 - 08.2016

Interpersonal Relation’s Aide

Deepwood
05.2015 - 10.2016

Customer Representative

Children’s Place
06.2013 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Youngstown State University

Lakeland Community College

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Youngstown State University