Kimberly D. Shamberger, Ph.D.

** ********** ***** *

Toms River, NJ 08757

908-***-****

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Objective

To assist families in their effort to avert and cope with the psychological/physical impact of Domestic Violence

Work Experience

Covenant House of NJ

Residential Advisor 07/2014-Peesent

Essex County Division of Welfare 12/17/90- Present

Training Supervisor

08/2002-2005(again)09/2009 - Present

Train staff of approx. 850 Family Service Workers, New Hires and community on policies and procedures of TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and Emergency Assistance. Lead Trainer for Family Violence Option. Evaluate performance, research, develop models, implement government and new programs

Essex County Division of Welfare -Newark, NJ

2005-9/2009 Family Service Supervisor

Manage a unit of six and ensure all policies and procedures were carried out in assisting clients in Temporary Aid to Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, Emergency Assistance, and Family Violence Option. Evaluate performance

2005-9/2009 Supervisor Family Violence Option

Ensure that family Service Worker assist victims or families to safely move from dependency on WFNJ TANF/GA cash assistance benefits to employment and self- sufficiency, to the full extent possible. Ensure safe environment for victims of domestic violence, shelter placement and educating them of options available to them

12/1990-8/2002 Family Service Worker

My duties were to determine eligibility for (TANF) Temporary Aid to Needy Families, (SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid and Emergency Assistance. Refer clients to various social service agencies and income maintenance.

Certified Social Worker

Certificate in Employee Counselor

Second Vice President for CWA Local 1081

Other Experience

Just Cares for Children –Newark, NJ

5/2010-12/2013 Program Director

Oversee and implement all educational, life skills and Behavioral Modification programs, training of staff, and counseling for children, individuals and families.

4/2005- Present : Domestic Violence Crisis Response Coordinator for Irvington Police Department

Provide shelter placement, educate victim on their legal rights and options. Train victims and communities domestic violence awareness and assist with safety plans.

9/2005-6/2007- In Home Treatment YCS and DCP&P

Provide counseling and nurturing for children with emotional, physical and special educational needs.

7/2014- Present Covenant House Crisis Center-Newark, NJ

Youth Advisor

Social Worker

09/1985-06/1990: Arbor Glen Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center- Cedar Grove, NJ

Counsel patients and families to assist in coping with illness and nursing home setting. Determine medical coverage, assist patients in writing Advance Directives. Assist nursing staff in setting up patient’s discharges.

09/1983-12/17/1990: Grammar School Teacher Mount Vernon Elementary- Newark Board of Education.

Taught Third, Fifth and kindergarten

Education

09/1980-05/1982 Benedictine Academy, Elizabeth, NJ

High School Diploma

07/1982-05/1987 Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

B.A. in Criminal Psychology, Minor in Law

06/1983-06/1985 New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Air Force R.O.T.C. Aeronautics

06/1998-6/2001 Light House Seminary/Eastern Bible Institute, Beebe, Arkansas and Newark, NJ

B.A. in Religious Education – 6/1998

M.A. in Theology – 6/2000

D.D. in Divinity- 6/2000

Ph.D. in Christian Counseling-6/2001

Pedagogy -6/2001

Internships:

Avenel Diagnostic Center for Rapist – Avenel, NJ (provided counseling to Inmates and group sessions for offenders to become sensitive to victims trauma) 09/1983-12/1984

Rahway State Prison. –Rahway, NJ (Assisted with Inmates up for parole to obtain G.E.D. and counseling to mainstream them back into a community/society setting) Case Manager, 5/1985 to 5/1997

Accreditations

Skill Level

Source

Suicide Prevention

Domestic Violence Counselor

Certified Social Worker

Certificate

Certified

CSW

Youth Commission Services

Essex county Prosecutors Office/ State of NJ

State of New Jersey

Clinical Forensic Counseling

NACP

Certified/Professional

Advanced Level

American College of Certified Forensic Counseling

Employee and Labor Counseling

Certified

Essex County College/U.L.A.

Clinical Counselor

Certified

American Forensic Counselors

Church Administration

Certified

Eastern Bible Institute

Essex County Humanitarian for working with victims of 9/11

Award

Essex County

Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholder for work with victims of 9/11

Award

Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholder

New Jersey State Award for working with the victims of 9/11

Award

Acting Governor, Richard Codey

Eucharistic Minister

Ordained

Newark Archdiocesan

Liturgical Lector

Certification

Newark Archdiocesan

Elder

Ordained

Pastor Ruth Parker

Life-Skills Counseling

Gang Violence

Certificate

Certificate

Pastor Ruth Parker

National Association of Social Workers

Additional Information

Respected builder, leader and member of interdisciplinary teams -- instill a shared sense of purpose to provide optimal services, resources, education, safety and programs for victims of Domestic Violence. Deeply committed to improving the quality of life for clients, with a special interest in providing case management services for homeless individuals.

Author of two books:

When Loving You Is Hurting Me

Missing In the Heart of the City,Missing In the Heart of Town

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