Shannon Berry
Piney Flats,TN
Summary
Dedicated social work professional with an MSW and experience supporting children, families, and vulnerable populations through assessment, advocacy, service coordination, documentation, and community referrals. Skilled in interviewing clients and families, identifying needs and risk factors, coordinating services with agencies and community partners, and maintaining accurate confidential records. Experienced in working with court systems, schools, families, CPS/DCS, law enforcement, and community organizations to support safety, stability, and access to needed resources.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Sullivan County and Bristol Tennessee City Juvenile Court System
TN
07.2017 - Current
- Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials, and other involved parties to assess child and family needs, safety concerns, and risk factors.
- Maintained confidential legal and case records in accordance with court requirements.
- Prepared written court reports, provided recommendations, and advocated for each child’s best interests during hearings.
- Monitored case plans and court orders to ensure child safety, stability, and service needs were being addressed.
- Coordinated with CPS, DCS, law enforcement, schools, and community agencies as needed.
- Provided assessments and made recommendations to the court regarding child welfare, family needs, and protective services.
- Testified in court and provided a voice for severely abused and neglected children.
- Observed strict security measures to keep all case information confidential.
Board of Directors, Treasurer
Santa Pal, Inc.
Bristol, VA
10.2018 - Current
- Planned and coordinated special events and fundraising activities by working with board members, volunteers, and the community.
- Supported event logistics, publicity, advertising and collateral material design, and distribution.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to share information with board members, volunteers, donors, and community members.
- Represented the organization professionally while supporting community-based services for children and families.
- Created digital and print marketing campaigns to promote the organization to donors and the community.
- Solicited corporate sponsorships and coordinated matching gift donations to support fundraising goals.
- Used Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for reports, budgeting, planning, and communication.
- Worked with board members to create and manage the annual budget.
Social Worker - Internship
Sullivan County Department of Education
Blountville, TN
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted families within Sullivan County School District through programs and community resources, including the Summer Feeding Program, Santa Pal, Scottish Rites, and back-to-school clothing and supply drives.
- Secured student and family resources by coordinating with school, county, state, and community agencies.
- Conducted assessments and worked directly with McKinney-Vento students and families to identify needs and connect them with appropriate resources.
- Coordinated with community food banks to support weekly food distributions.
- Created and distributed local resource pamphlets and needs assessments.
- Developed and directed a grandparent-raising-grandchildren support group.
- Assisted families with emergency resources, housing needs, food assistance, and other social services.
- Interviewed clients, families, and groups to assess situations, limitations, and service needs.
- Advocated for clients to ensure their rights, needs, and wishes were respected.
- Updated client documentation to maintain accurate, compliant, and current records.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services, including housing and medical care.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community agencies to support successful referrals and service coordination.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work, MSW
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY08-2019
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work, BSW
King University
Bristol, TN12-2018
Associate of Arts - Psychology and Christian Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2016
Skills
- Service Coordination
- Client and Family Assessments
- Case Documentation
- Risk and Needs Identification
- Community Referrals and Resources
- Family Support and Advocacy
- Confidential Records Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis and Protective Services Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Program Planning and Outreach
- Written Reports and Court Documentation
Timeline
Board of Directors, Treasurer
Santa Pal, Inc.
10.2018 - Current
Social Worker - Internship
Sullivan County Department of Education
05.2018 - 08.2019
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Sullivan County and Bristol Tennessee City Juvenile Court System
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work, BSW
King University
Associate of Arts - Psychology and Christian Counseling
Liberty University
Master of Social Work - Social Work, MSW
Campbellsville University