Mental Health Social Services
Resume:
Shari Cole
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Shari W Cole
Seven Valleys, PA 17360
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Objective:
Dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s degree and over five years of experience in administrative and professional roles. Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my expertise in overseeing operations, supervising teams, and implementing equal opportunity programs.
Education and Training
Field Placement
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
CPS
In Home Family Services
September 2014-May 2015
Social Work Major
Human Services Major
BA Human Services
September 2014-June 2015
Circle of Security Parenting Series
Certified Facilitator
February 2016
University of Maryland Baltimore
School of Social Work
Certified Social Work Coach
March 2015
University of Maryland Baltimore
School of Social Work
Certified Chemical Dependency Training
February 2006
Cornell University School of Education Development
Certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer
1999
Field Placement
Social Services Associate
Medical Mental Health Adviser
Educational Coordinator
September 1988- April 1999
Sojourner Douglass College
Early Childhood Education Major
September 1990-June 1992
Community College of Baltimore
Early Childhood Certification
1985
Morgan State University
Mental Health Major
September 1983- June 1985
Experience:
Family League of Baltimore/BCDSS January 2021-June 2022
SENS Collaborative Coordinator
Baltimore, MD.
Consulted with communities and practitioners regarding substance exposed newborns and their families.
Coordinated and facilitated the SENS Collaborative and sub-groups to address person/family-specific issues.
Identified and tracked statistical data on substance- exposed newborns and their families to determine the effectiveness of varying programs.
Provided monthly support
Created deliverables and literature
Healthy Families of America October 2018- Present
Clinical Supervisor
Baltimore, MD.
Provides Home Visitors with administrative, clinical, and reflective supervision, including;
Implementation of home visits, case management, strength-based approaches
And referral to community resources, interventions and goal planning for high risk parents. Uses various treatment modalities and screening tools to assess needs.
Informs the Program Manager of staff achievements, issues, and concerns.
Assists with interviewing/selecting and discharging or disciplining employee.
Maintains appropriate and up to date supervision records. Develops training modules, community events, and groups for recipients of our program. Also creates the program’s equity, inclusion, and diversity policies and procedures.
Baltimore County Department of Social Services November 2022- November 2023
Casework Specialist II
Family Preservation
As a Casework Specialist II I was responsible for the case management of families in the Family Preservation Program as well as several cases from CPS. I provided therapeutic case servicing, completed clinical assessments, and documentation associated with this. I assessed for abuse, neglect, mental health issues, and chemical dependency.
. Bell Socialization Services, Inc. November 2017- October 2018
Mental Health Case Manager
York, PA
Assess the individual mental health needs and makes referrals to mental health services. Provides supportive
guidance and advocacy for mental health, drug and alcohol needs of all clients including crisis intervention.
Develops and assists in the implementation of individualized client centered goal plans. Coordinates and
attends all necessary meetings with local and state officials. Conducts and develops mental health themed
workshops for all program participants
Baltimore County Department of Social Services June 1999 to November 2017
Social Services Associate
Baltimore, MD
provided intense clinical in home services to families at the greatest risk of being divided as a result of child
maltreatment. Developed and provided assessments, service plans, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Conducted and orchestrated team meetings, FRM's, and reviews. Attended court, and wrote reports used in
court. Used a variety of computer based programs for documentation, and to research services.
Activities and Honors
Mentor at Center for Addiction and Pregnancy Bayview
Mentor at The Children's Guild of Baltimore County
Member of National Alliance on Mental Illness Baltimore
Internship at Caroline Street Drug Abuse Center
Volunteered at ARC of Baltimore
Volunteered at Child protective Services
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