Shawn D Sanders
Hyattsville, MD 20785
Phone: 202-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
Objective: To pursue a position as a Care and Case Manager in the facilities such as the Health industry,
in programs specifically to service the challenging populations of individuals (consumers and clients)
and families that have Malformations in the field of Mental Illness to Thrive as opposed to Survive,
while Empowering them with Quality Assurance and Supports to Maintain and reach their Optimum
level of Wellness.
Education: Howard University-Behavioral & Social Science, MS-Howard University
Effective writing and Communication Skills-Certification
Howard University-Paralegal Certification
Trinity College-Psychology BA
Montgomery College, AA Fine Arts
Federal City College
Washington Saturday College
First Hemodialysis Training Center-Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT)
Medicine Technician Certification
Professional Experience:
2023-2024 April thru August 2024 Community Multi-SERVICES (Washington, DC) (QIDP)
In this Social Work position, the role was to work in the Group Home setting with the participant daily
regime was the participants out in the Community (Inclusion) Day programs to master strategies which
consist of goals long and short with the other multidisciplinary team members at the agency and outside
members that play a role to assist with providing quality care to maintain the consumer or clients health
and wellness. My role was to develop the Individual Support (ISP) and Behavioral Support Plan (BSP)
within a quarterly and annual basis. This report serves as an indicator or a representation to measure the
persons progress within a period of time and is modified as needed.
2021 – 2022 August thru April Howard University Hospital (Washington, DC) (PCT)
I work in (SICU) and rotating to other units (1:1) (PCT) doing VS, I and O (tallying) as shift change and
assisting with a team of Clinical I work (12) hrs X 2-3 days weekly which includes some weekends.
Assisting staff has been a big part of the team to keep the workload efficient with the rules and
guidelines to provide the patients with the highest quality care as possible.
2017- 2020 June thru March Global Resource Supports (JC-DSP)
I was working with DDA consumers of all (Growth and Developmental) age groups with DSM
disorders in a Day Program. In which I experienced doing, ISP-IPP’s (Treatment Plan).
Post doing the Psychosocial Summary while doing a careful Assessment (Clinical) DSM-Disorders- Axis.
I worked with Consumers with a (Multidisciplinary team) doing quarterly and annual reviews.
Objective: To assess and evaluate the strategies and long and short-term Goals for modification
based on the progress of the Consumer. In this position some of the Consumers had (Dual Diagnosis)
attached with a BSP Plan. Therefore, a protocol was created over a period of time to evaluate
the inappropriate subsequent behaviors. One population that I experienced working with was
consumers who had 3-Dimension of Autism. The Spectrum consisted of consumers who were
Non-Verbal vs Verbal. Most of my Treatment Modalities were aimed at the category or range after
assessing their functional abilities through observing them in everyday (ADL) Activities-of-Daily-Living.
My teaching experience at Global was to work with the Intellectual Disability Consumers with
DSM-disorders such as Autism in all Spectrums, Mentally challenged, Down syndrome and consumers
with physical deficits with medical malformations mthat inhibited them from ambulating but
they were intellectual able to perform and obtain training to master a skill. These individuals best
method of learning is through "Visual Acuity" which consists of movies, flashcards, and didactics
which illustrate individuals and groups socializing the resident, school and community to target
socialization between others in a appropriate manner vs inappropriate way. During these illustrations
learning is developed and the consumer begins to develop the concept.However, afterwards l
was able to understand that most Consumers with Autism best Method of learning is through
“Visual Acuity” was consist of TV, Tablets and computers to see others performing ADL in a
Community or Household setting which Illustrates learning.
2012 - 2015 Feb thru April Charles County Public School System Long-Term Substitute
I worked with the young children 10-12 yrs, pre-puberty to young adults, in High School (9th-12)
graders in a small classroom. The individuals disability range from students with,ultiple intellectual
deficits in a small classroom setting to regular students in a large classroom settings, existing out High
school enroute to technical and college student. I taught " basic life skills" and Special Education
students who learn differently from regular students. Their best method of learning is through
"Visual Acuity" which consists of movies, flash cards, games, music and didactics which are used to
enhance their style of learning, while regular students who learn through traditional classroom and
commmunication illustration from the books, blackboard and specific assignments given through the
school year s the child's growth and development years to target a specific time and period that a
or goal to be met; However, Special Education student's mastery level takes a little longer to
achieve the concept as their cognitive learning process takes time period, which is quite different
but is continuos process.
2010-2016 October thru june Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (Behavioral Health Bld) Psychiatric Technician
I worked as a PRN in a Behavioral Health Unit with adults and adolescents with DSM-Disorders. i assisted
and initiated groups at times while engaging with patients during the day. I assisted with the initial
admissions, filling out paperwork while giving clarification, disclosure for treatment. Finally, part of
admission was taking wts, vital signs, taking personal belongings of the patient by labeling and placing
their personal belongings in a safe area to ensureproper return to patient post discharge.
2004-2010 Aug thru April Crownsville Mental Health Institution- CareManager
, As the Unit Manager, on the evening shift (12:45-11:30) I supervised 4 employees, who worked under my
supervision. With a unit census of 15-20, young to middle age adults who had a dual diagnosis. DSM-Disorders.
In this role I did group counseling and 1:1 with individuals who reguired more intensive therapy. My therapeutic
approach involved using using the behavioral modification reward and conditioning approach. However,
in many cases I used the Cognitive (processinf) with the use of didacticsand somnatic manifested. I deescalated
many disputes with patients who became agitated at the least "antecedent" to manifesting ahigh risk safety
problem o the other patients and surrounding staff. The building and previous citations through the state
because it was an old run down building that eventually was torn down. The Managers and staff was sent to
Shady Grove Adventist for job replacement (security) The patients were 24 hour residence and the others
treated on an out-patient basis. Also, with the use of didactics and somatics manifested. I de-escalated many
disputes with patients who became agitated with the least "Antecedent" to manifesting a high safety problem
n to the other patients, nd surrounding staff. The building had previous citations through the state because
it was an old run down building that eventually was torn down. The Mangers and staff was sent to Shady Grove
Adventist Hospital for job replacement (security). The patients were 24 hour residence and the others treated
on an out-patient basis.
2003-2009 March thru Jan Comprehensive Health Care, CHI Social Worker
i was a Manager and in role was to work with consumer
tting. I developed the consumers Individual Service Plan-IPP for mental and
Individualized consumers in a residential setting in the dining (1:1) when not in use for
confidentiality and focus. I also, advocated for consumers in the Judicial Systems, To give the
court system the plan of care for rehabilitation and restoration to health and wellness to hopefully
return into society to with a purpose through continuous goals with support and continuous
follow-up to empower the patient to thrive and not just to survive.
2009-2011 June thru May Autumn Meadows-Assisted Living Program-Pt-
Autumn Meadows 2009-2011 August thru Feb Care manager
I workedan Assisted livingprogram with
senior who were high functiongThey ambulatory patients with some Health problems
managed by medication-I updated the MAR, medication reminder and in some cases because ofCOPD,
pts.Consumers with portable O2-nasal canula were changed, as needed. The Environment was to be kept
clean nd free from obstacles to ensure safety nd Accident prevention.
2004-2010 Shiloh Baptist Church-Consultant Washington DC
Care Manager
Addressing the well-being of the mom and child. Focused on prenatal and postnatal
concerns for mother and child.
2002-2009 May thru Dec Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice-DC Case manager
I worked closely with delinquent juveniles from the school system, from mainstream
Programs. Court advocacy, and follow-up case management,
1999-2002 INTERNSHIP-Montgomery County Police Department through AmeriCorps
Responsible for researching and investigating old and new criminal cases. I assisted
Clients with filing out immigration and finger printing applications, etc.
1978-1987 Aug thru July Washington Adventist Hospital Nursing.
I worked on a Medical Surgical floor. I assisted patients with routine Am and Pm care:
This consisted of personal care, breakfast Vs and the evening routine consisting of
activities and finally charting at the end of the I worked as a PRN on a Behavioral Health Unit
with adults and adolescents with DSM disorder I assisted and engaging patients in the
duration of the day. I assisted with the Assessment (admissions) with assisting and giving glarity
of the hospital packets given. I did the vital signs, w eights/height, taking belongs to place In
the lockers for safe keeping with labels to return back to patient, post discharge
planning to return back home base.
1987-1995 June thru May Homemaker Health Aid Service, Home Care Partners-DC (Supervisor CaseManager
Provided Home Health care services to the elderly, enabling them to stay in their homes.
I supervised Home health Aid’s demonstrating tasks such as personal hygiene, insulin
Monitoring. I was responsible for ensuring that Home Health Aid’s attended trainings for adequate
assurance Comar Regulations.
Credentials Social Work-LWSA (LISW)-DC
PCT-Certification/Dialysis Certification
CMT
Behavioral and Social Science, MS-License Eligible
Reference Upon Request