Sheniqua Scott
Greenville,SC
Summary
Motivated professional with extensive training and direct service experience working with children and families, seeking to leverage my role as an Infant and Early Childhood Training Specialist in South Carolina. With a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, endorsement as a Trainer of Trainers, and a strong background in case management and home visitation, I aim to empower professionals in building trusting relationships and enhancing outcomes for children through effective training and advocacy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant and Early Childhood Training Specialist
SCIMHA
Greenville, SC
10.2020 - Current
- Ensure compliance by maintaining state-specific licenses and certifications for effective training environments.
- Negotiate contracts to establish individual training outcomes that enhance client support.
- Identify and implement improvements in training programs to foster ongoing reflection and advancement.
- Develop training procedures and standards for quality improvement through continuous assessment.
- Support recruitment for professionals pursuing training credentials aligned with reflective supervision.
- Collaborate with agencies to connect clients with tailored resources.
- Lead FAN (Facilitating Attuned Interactions) reflective mentor groups and conduct train-the-trainer sessions for new facilitators.
- Supervise coaches seeking their ABC Parent Coach Endorsement, promoting reflective discussions and self-evaluation.
- Manage training contracts, working with stakeholders to identify optimal training pathways for professionals.
Site Manager
SC Children's Trust Strengthening Families Program
Anderson, SC
10.2019 - Current
- Leads the collaborative implementation of the Strengthening Families Program across the state. This initiative includes other responsible and accountable partners for governance, support, and delivery systems.
- Manages the internal goal setting and strategic planning for the SFP initiative and ensure integration into the Children’s Trust strategic plan.
- Oversees monthly SFP team meetings including scheduling, agenda preparation and facilitation, in collaboration with SFP team members and other Children’s Trust program and operations staff.
- Manages the day-to-day evaluation efforts in collaboration with Ahearn Green and Associates, the Children’s Trust research and evaluation department, and SFP team members including data collection and reporting. Coordinate all aspects of the SFP grant(s) including grant compliance, reporting, renewal plans, evaluation and budget; keep accurate records.
- Manages, troubleshoot and resolve any issues or concerns with SFP subrecipients in coordination with the site coordinator and chief partner engagement officer, act as a liaison between agencies and partners. Coordinate pre-service, in-service and advance training in tandem with SFP coordinators.; Coordinate pre-funding training for potential providers and new provider orientation.
Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor
The Parenting Place
Easley, SC
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated effective, culturally sensitive engagement with patients, families and partners.
- Educated clients and families on tools to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Conferred with clients to discuss personal options and goals
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Worked with community resources to connect and help families access services.
Rehabilitation Behaviorial Health Specialist
Carolina Family Services
Greenville, SC
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Communicated with providers and family members to identify and respond to individual needs.
- Recorded health information and updates in database system.
- Assessed screening information and offered referrals to specific providers for proper care.
- Devised strategies focused on achieving established program goals and objectives.
- Acted as role model in maintaining hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with disabilities associated with mental illness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care.
Family Advocate/ Case Management
Gleamns
Greenwood, SC
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed careful reviews of applicant data to ascertain compliance with eligibility criteria for economic assistance.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Focus in Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2014
Associate of Arts -
Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg, SC05.2012
Affilations & Certifications:
Skills
- Family and child assessments
- Support Advocacy
- Document processing
- Certified Foundation's Training Facilitator
- Experience with IECMH models FAN, ABC, COS
- Document management
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Knowledgeable in IECMH principles, practices and systems
- Eligibility review
- Flexibility and willingness to adjust
- Consultation and advisory
- Program support
- Training implementation
- Recruiting processes
- Presentation skills
- Curriculum planning
- Content development
Certification
- TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Certified
- TFTC (Together Facing the Challenges) Facilitator
- Certified ITM (In-The-Moment) Commenting Attachment Bio-Behavioral Catch-Up Supervisor
- Certified COSP (Circle of Security-Parent) Facilitator
-Certified FAN Train-of-Trainer
-RSLC Certification
Timeline
Infant and Early Childhood Training Specialist
SCIMHA
10.2020 - Current
Site Manager
SC Children's Trust Strengthening Families Program
10.2019 - Current
Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor
The Parenting Place
01.2018 - 10.2020
Family Advocate/ Case Management
Gleamns
03.2016 - 01.2018
Rehabilitation Behaviorial Health Specialist
Carolina Family Services
01.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Focus in Social Work
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Associate of Arts -
Spartanburg Methodist College
Affilations & Certifications: