Service Worker School Teacher
Resume:
Kimberly D. Shamberger, Ph.D.
Toms River, NJ 08757
************@*****.***
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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