Ellen A. Sheps, MSW, LCSW

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Apartment M 203

Tacoma, Washington

ac77mn@r.postjobfree.com

610-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New Parent Support Program January 2017 – Present

Armed Forces Services Corporation

Stationed at Joint Based Lewis McChord

Provide educational training by informing and instructing service members and family members on family life issues critical to preventing abuse or neglect of children. Services include home visitation; parent education; child development information; play groups; support groups; information and referral services; and crisis intervention. Parent education/training classes: Classes help parents become knowledgeable about childhood development; information on child abuse and neglect prevention; how to model developmentally appropriate parent interaction with infants and toddlers; Family planning assistance; classes on health-related topics such as proper nutrition; well-baby care and the need for immunizations; common early childhood illnesses; the effects of smoking and substance use during pregnancy; infant first aid information; accident prevention and safety information; how to communicate and listen to children; how parents can regulate their emotions when interacting with their children; how to use effective and safe disciplinary methods and how to establish and maintain healthy relationships within the home. Other training includes: stress and anger management classes that will provide the parents with effective coping skills, and will enhance problem solving and decision making skills.

Assisted Living Social Worker August 2015-December 2016

The Summit at First Hill Seattle, WA

Provided initial cognitive testing and psychosocial assessments of all assisted living candidates

Assisted residents and families with adjustment to the facility and through transitional changes within The Summit.

Identified emotional, cognitive and behavioral needs; providing counselling and support to residents and families.

Provided training to staff on dementia issues and behavioral plans.

Led transitions from move-in to independent or assisted living and finally to nursing home or hospice.

Initiated groups for families and residents dealing with aging and coping skills.

Social Work Supervisor August 2013 - April 2015

Catholic Charities Western Michigan

Supervised foster care program in 13 counties in Western Michigan.

Reviewed Initial, Updated, Permanent Ward Service Plan; Plan Amendments, and case notes to ensure compliance with Child Welfare regulations of Michigan and the MSA.

Reviewed and assessed child abuse and neglect allegations and prepared report for CPS.

Developed psychosocial and clinical treatment plans of families and children.

Provided short-term crisis intervention and counseling to families and children.

Testified in court on required child welfare requirements; family reunification, adoption or termination of parental rights.

Director of Children Services December 1993 - March 1995

Family and Children Services of Central Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Directed and supervised three programs: Adoptions, HIV-Foster Care and HIV-Home Based program.

Monitored and assessed foster/adoptive parent trainings, parent classes as well as recruitment for foster and adoptive parents.

Reviewed all treatment plans, case documentation, case management and home studies for compliance with state and agency regulations.

Coordinated and maintained a constructive, collaborative working relationship with community agencies necessary to achieve the goals of each program.

Supervised planning and coordination of clinical casework program and concrete services

Clinical Program Coordinator August 1992 – November 1993

CPC Behavioral Health Care

Morganville, New Jersey

Supervised and completed the clinical responsibilities of the Therapeutic Community Home Base program.

Coordinated and maintained a constructive, collaborative working relationship with community and agencies necessary to achieve the goals of program.

Recruited and trained foster parents and respite workers.

Social Work Supervisor September 1989 –August 1992

The Angel Guardian Home

Brooklyn, New York

Managed a foster care/adoption unit that consisted of weekly case and staff supervision.

Developed psychosocial and clinical treatment plans.

Provided short-term crisis intervention and counseling to families and children within New York City Child Welfare regulation..

Senior Social Worker April 1987 –September 1989

Queens Lighthouse

Elmhurst, New York

Administered a full range of therapeutic casework and group work services for the visually impaired and deaf population from infancy to geriatric.

Supervised students in MSW programs and high school programs.

Acting Director of Social Work Department from June 1987 to January 1988

Social Worker June 1985 – April 1987

Lakeside School, Residential Treatment Center

Spring Valley, New York

Developed educational, social, cultural, and family programs for adolescents/teenagers and their families Represented Lakeside School and residents in court, community meetings and COH/IEP meetings.

Critical Care Social Worker November 1984 – June 1985

Coordinator of Hospice, St. Joseph’s Hospital

Paterson, New Jersey

Specialized in the following medical areas: ICU, CCU, Pediatric ICU, AIDS unit, Oncology, hospice and Emergency Room.

Clinical Social Worker June 1983 – November 1984

Jewish Counseling Service

Millburn, New Jersey

Provided individual, group, family and marital therapy.

Developed and coordinated programs and services for refugees.

Established a hotline and safe house for abused women.

EDUCATION Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Yeshiva University, New York, New York

Masters in Social Work

Richard Stockton State College, Pomona, New Jersey

Bachelors in Social Work

References upon request

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