Shelby Lewis

Program Manager at Families Forward Charlotte
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(386) 825-5501
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Child Welfare Worker (Child Welfare Agency)
    South Carolina Department of Social Services
  • Enhancing Basic Skills in Tribal/First Nations Child Welfare
    National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
  • Motivational interviewing
    Winthrop University
  • Understanding ICWA
    National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
  • Victim Service Provider
    South Carolina Office of the Attorney General
  • Working with substance abusing families
    National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)

Experience

    • United States
    • Strategic Management Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Jun 2023 - Present

    • Company Owner
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      Portrait and Branding Photographer Over 15 years of photo experience with film and digital photography Adobe Lightroom Photo editing Videography Social Media Marketing Portrait and Branding Photographer Over 15 years of photo experience with film and digital photography Adobe Lightroom Photo editing Videography Social Media Marketing

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Indian Child Welfare Act Coordinator
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2023

      Assessed for current and ongoing family needs Oversaw and managed over 60 cases across the United States Testified as qualified expert witness in over 8 states for the Indian Child Welfare Act Prepared over 100 reports for judges in over 8 states Developed trainings and presented at a state and county level Complied quarterly reports for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Acted as liaison between attorneys, social services county officials and community organizations… Show more Assessed for current and ongoing family needs Oversaw and managed over 60 cases across the United States Testified as qualified expert witness in over 8 states for the Indian Child Welfare Act Prepared over 100 reports for judges in over 8 states Developed trainings and presented at a state and county level Complied quarterly reports for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Acted as liaison between attorneys, social services county officials and community organizations Supervised staff on case management Show less Assessed for current and ongoing family needs Oversaw and managed over 60 cases across the United States Testified as qualified expert witness in over 8 states for the Indian Child Welfare Act Prepared over 100 reports for judges in over 8 states Developed trainings and presented at a state and county level Complied quarterly reports for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Acted as liaison between attorneys, social services county officials and community organizations… Show more Assessed for current and ongoing family needs Oversaw and managed over 60 cases across the United States Testified as qualified expert witness in over 8 states for the Indian Child Welfare Act Prepared over 100 reports for judges in over 8 states Developed trainings and presented at a state and county level Complied quarterly reports for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Acted as liaison between attorneys, social services county officials and community organizations Supervised staff on case management Show less

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Child Advocate
      • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

      Planned and executed multi-disciplinary team monthly meetings Advised clients and community support staff of case progress Provided ongoing support to victims and their families Planned and executed multi-disciplinary team monthly meetings Advised clients and community support staff of case progress Provided ongoing support to victims and their families

    • United States
    • Administration of Justice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • GAL Program Specialist I
      • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

      Prescreened potential applications for minimum qualifications for the volunteer Increased social media engagement by 75% in under 5 months to recruit volunteers Facilitated community outreach presentations as well as ran social media platforms Co-facilitated volunteer trainings for a 6-week period every quarter Supervised over 20 volunteers directly Prescreened potential applications for minimum qualifications for the volunteer Increased social media engagement by 75% in under 5 months to recruit volunteers Facilitated community outreach presentations as well as ran social media platforms Co-facilitated volunteer trainings for a 6-week period every quarter Supervised over 20 volunteers directly

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
      • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

      Developed, promoted, and maintained a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization Increased volunteer hours by 50% in less then a year Partnered with major and community organizations to recruit their staff in volunteer opportunities Developed and presented over 200 community outreach presentations and trainings on child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault Supervised over 75 volunteers Implemented volunteer trainings on a quarterly basis Ran… Show more Developed, promoted, and maintained a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization Increased volunteer hours by 50% in less then a year Partnered with major and community organizations to recruit their staff in volunteer opportunities Developed and presented over 200 community outreach presentations and trainings on child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault Supervised over 75 volunteers Implemented volunteer trainings on a quarterly basis Ran all social media platforms Show less Developed, promoted, and maintained a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization Increased volunteer hours by 50% in less then a year Partnered with major and community organizations to recruit their staff in volunteer opportunities Developed and presented over 200 community outreach presentations and trainings on child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault Supervised over 75 volunteers Implemented volunteer trainings on a quarterly basis Ran… Show more Developed, promoted, and maintained a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization Increased volunteer hours by 50% in less then a year Partnered with major and community organizations to recruit their staff in volunteer opportunities Developed and presented over 200 community outreach presentations and trainings on child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault Supervised over 75 volunteers Implemented volunteer trainings on a quarterly basis Ran all social media platforms Show less

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Service Specialist II/ CPS Investigator
      • Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

      Established treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort Assessed the risks and safety threats to children who have experienced abuse or neglect Worked in situations with unpleasant and difficult individuals Collaborated with individuals, families, and service agencies to support clients’ mental and emotional health Maintained clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging… Show more Established treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort Assessed the risks and safety threats to children who have experienced abuse or neglect Worked in situations with unpleasant and difficult individuals Collaborated with individuals, families, and service agencies to support clients’ mental and emotional health Maintained clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress daily Managed over 40 children at a time on a caseload Testified in family court and prepared legal documents Show less Established treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort Assessed the risks and safety threats to children who have experienced abuse or neglect Worked in situations with unpleasant and difficult individuals Collaborated with individuals, families, and service agencies to support clients’ mental and emotional health Maintained clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging… Show more Established treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort Assessed the risks and safety threats to children who have experienced abuse or neglect Worked in situations with unpleasant and difficult individuals Collaborated with individuals, families, and service agencies to support clients’ mental and emotional health Maintained clients' records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress daily Managed over 40 children at a time on a caseload Testified in family court and prepared legal documents Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Residential Counselor
      • Dec 2014 - May 2015

    • Volunteer Coordinator Intern
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

      Assisted with office work and performed receptionist duties. Assisted with planning for upcoming events and fundraisers. Assisted the Volunteer Coordinator. Assisted with planning, implementing, developing, and leading recreational, social and life skills development activities for the children. Supported residents with academics. Assisted residents on a one on one basis.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Part-Time Sales Associate
      • Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

      Proficient with POS system as well as CMS. Provided excellent customer service and mastered working in a fast-pace environment. Proficient with POS system as well as CMS. Provided excellent customer service and mastered working in a fast-pace environment.

    • Office Assistant
      • Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

      Filed,faxed, and handled large mailings. Skilled in Raiser's Edge and LexisNexis. Worked in planning events for the student giving program Go Gold For Life. Filed,faxed, and handled large mailings. Skilled in Raiser's Edge and LexisNexis. Worked in planning events for the student giving program Go Gold For Life.

Education

  • Winthrop University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
    2010 - 2014

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