Shinetra Sanders
Social Worker, MSW
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated, empathetic and organized Social Worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Palm Springs North Elementary
08.2018 - Current
- Implemented multi-sensory teaching techniques to engage various learning styles, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and support staff to support students
- Conducted and documented required assessments and feedback to support student learning.
Case Manager
Camillus House
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Conducted face to face and telephonic meetings with clients on a regular basis to discuss, assess, and assist with meeting client’s psychological, medical, and social needs
- Coordinate and advocate with internal and external service providers for clinical resources and referrals
- Scheduled service appointments, follow-ups, and home visits for patients as required
- Documented all service contacts and collateral and networking correspondences
- Collaborated with the treatment team to achieve identified client outcomes.
Entry Level Case Manager
Chapman Partnership
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided emergency shelter services and supportive housing services to residents and/or their families which included weekly face to face meetings, community resource linkages/referrals, written case plans and weekly contact notes and monthly case reports
- Conducted initial comprehensive needs assessment and case plans to meet short-term supportive housing needs
- Oriented clients to shelter program services, rules, expectations, and consequences
- Participated in weekly case conferences to assess and evaluate clients’ outplacement/discharge plan as well as barriers and support systems to self-sufficiency
- Monitored/evaluated case management plans/revised and discharged planning when necessary.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Jessie Trice Community Health Center, Inc.
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided direct care services, including individual counseling to women experiencing co-occurring mental health/substance abuse issues and psychosocial stressors to promote self-empowerment and self-sufficiency
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and progress notes according to agency’s guidelines and policies
- Participated in multi-disciplinary staff meetings to facilitate client treatment needs/concerns and enhance agency’s proficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Barry University
Miami, FL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
Florida International University
Miami, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Firm values and ethics
Client Needs Assessment
Individual/Group Therapy
Treatment Planning
Case Documentation
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Social Worker
Attention To
University of Miami Health
Education Certifications
- Master of Social Work, Barry University, Miami, FL, 12/01/10
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 04/01/08
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification, 05/01/23
Volunteer Experience
- Camillus House, 45, 2013, 2020
- Beckham Hall Residential Treatment Program, 20, 2011, 2013
- Local NA/AA Meetings, 40, 2008, 2015
- Church of God by Faith, Inc., 100, 2001, 2004
Certification
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Self-published children's book author
I am an aspiring self-published author of children's books.
Timeline
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
12-2023
Reading Interventionist
Palm Springs North Elementary
08.2018 - Current
Case Manager
Camillus House
02.2015 - 08.2015
Entry Level Case Manager
Chapman Partnership
07.2011 - 06.2012
Substance Abuse Counselor
Jessie Trice Community Health Center, Inc.
07.2008 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Social Work
Barry University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
Florida International University
05.2001 -