Shawna Estes
Charlotte,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent/Homeschool Educator
Estes Family
Charlotte , TN
2007.06 - Current
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each child based on their learning styles, abilities and interests.
- Coordinated weekly activities with school lessons, extra curricular activities, homeschool co-ops.
- Planned hands-on activities such as experiments, simulations, projects, and presentations to engage students in the learning process.
- Organized field trips to local museums or libraries for further exploration of subject matter.
- Managed and coordinated for family of 5 with budgeting, bookkeeping, daily activities, meal planning, travel schedule.
Case Manager
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center
Oak Ridge , TN
2004.03 - 2007.06
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Child and Youth Case Manager
Child and Family Knoxville
Knoxville , TN
2003.05 - 2004.03
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Supervised visits between chidren removed by DCS and their families.
- Reported to the Juvenile court system on client and family progress toward reunification.
- Coordinated with DCS workers, court workers, CASA, birth families, and foster families involved in client's case.
- Provided linkage for support services needed by client.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
Child and Youth Case Manager
Centerstone Community Mental Health Center
Tullahoma , TN
2003.01 - 2003.05
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Followed up with in home and in school visits with client to assess progress towards therapy treatment goals.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
Social Work Intern
The Center for Family Development
Shelbyville , TN
2002.08 - 2002.12
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress notes.
- Coordinated transportation for elderly or disabled individuals needing assistance getting around town.
- Assisted families in developing parenting skills through educational programs.
- Organized resources such as food pantries and shelters for homeless individuals seeking assistance.
- Collaborated with community agencies to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with supervisor to discuss cases and provide updates on progress.
- Assisted clients in navigating the social service system through providing referrals and advocacy services.
Social Work Intern
Heaven Sent Adoption Agency
Murfreesboro , TN
2002.01 - 2002.05
- Provided advocacy services to families considering adoption, including providing resources and support.
- Assisted supervisor with conducting home studies to evaluate prospective adoptive families' suitability for adopting a child.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions and updated relevant databases accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN2002-12
Skills
- Client documentation
- Records Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Case Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
Affiliations
- Fitness, personal health and wellbeing
- Volunteering with local community
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent/Homeschool Educator
Estes Family
2007.06 - Current
Case Manager
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center
2004.03 - 2007.06
Child and Youth Case Manager
Child and Family Knoxville
2003.05 - 2004.03
Child and Youth Case Manager
Centerstone Community Mental Health Center
2003.01 - 2003.05
Social Work Intern
The Center for Family Development
2002.08 - 2002.12
Social Work Intern
Heaven Sent Adoption Agency
2002.01 - 2002.05
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Middle Tennessee State University
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