Elijah Sheppard

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Guardianship Services at Hope For The Future, Inc. @
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, United States
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About Elijah Sheppard

Over 30 years of Social Work experience in general counseling, including Case Manager, Child ProtectiveServices, Child Welfare, and Family Counseling

Elijah Sheppard's Current Company Details
Hope For The Future, Inc.

Hope For The Future, Inc.

Guardianship Services at Hope For The Future, Inc.
Elijah Sheppard Work Experience Details
  • Hope For The Future, Inc.
    Guardianship Services
    Hope For The Future, Inc. Feb 2017 - Present
    Weaverville, Nc 28787
    Provide services in the unit’s Guardianship Program. Responsible for disabled adults appointed by the Clerk of Court to Wake County DSS for guardianship services. Conduct monthly visits to ensure the care and well-being of individuals who reside in group homes, family care homes, assisted-living facilities and abused adults to determine continued needs and risks.
  • Durham County Government
    Social Worker - Adult Group Care Residential Services
    Durham County Government Apr 2012 - Oct 2016
    Durham, Nc
    Provided services in the unit’s Guardianship Program. Responsible for disabled adults appointed by the Clerk of Court to Durham County DSS for guardianship services. Conducted monthly visits to ensure the care and well-being of individuals who reside in group homes, family care homes and assisted living facilities. Established ongoing follow-up and assessment of disabled adults to determine continued needs and risks. Participated in Special Assistance In-Home program. Authorized services, monitored ability to remain in the community safely. Made appropriate referrals and monitored services.
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  • Durham County Government
    School Social Worker Iii Social Services - Child Protective Services
    Durham County Government Jul 2010 - Apr 2012
    Durham, Nc
    Provided family assessments and case management for families with substantiated reports of suspected child neglect and abuse as defined by the General Statutes of North Carolina. Conducted assessments of family dynamics and needs, prepared court summaries and participated in associated court proceedings. Made difficult agency decisions regarding the removal of children from abusive and neglectful homes. Strong knowledge of child welfare policies and practices, including but not limited to social work investigation, crisis intervention, and family functioning and child development.
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  • Durham County Government
    School Social Worker Ii Community Initiatives Program
    Durham County Government Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
    Durham, Nc
    Provided social work, counseling to students and parents. Provided assessment and diagnosis of behavioral issues with recommendations for the school, home, and community with periodic re-evaluations. Served as a liaison between school, family and community resources. Served as a source of information regarding community resources. Maintained appropriate school records and provided written reports and communications. Acted as a consultant to resolve truancy issues and followed-up on unexcused absences.
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  • Durham County Government
    Detention Counselor I Durham Youth Home
    Durham County Government Nov 2004 - Dec 2008
    Durham, Nc
    Provided secure custody supervision to juveniles between the ages 9-16 who have been detained by the courts. Provided one-on-one behavior therapy. Performed daily security checks of the facilities. Performed intakes on incoming juveniles.
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  • Durham County Government
    Social Worker Ii Mental Health Unit
    Durham County Government Jun 1996 - Nov 2004
    Durham, Nc
    Case manages involuntarily committed substance abuse clients. Linked clients to vocational rehabilitation services, housing and other resources that may help them to remain engaged in outpatient treatment. Conducted discharge-planning groups at hospitals. Conducted one-on-one consultation and intervention with recidivism clients.
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  • Durham County Government
    Substance Abuse Counselor Ii Access/Crisis Unit
    Durham County Government Jan 1992 - Jun 1996
    Durham, Nc
    Managed resistant clients who have been placed in 180-day involuntary treatment programs through the court due to the client’s suicidal and/or homicidal ideation associated with substance abuse. Conducted intervention with clients in order to keep them engaged in treatment. Acted as a liaison for John Umstead Hospital, Duke Medical Center Detox, and Butner inpatient facility. Made referrals to Durham County local inpatient facilities. Co-facilitate, a discharge-planning group at Duke. Conducted home visits with noncompliant clients.
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  • Durham County Government
    Substance Abuse Counselor I
    Durham County Government Jun 1990 - Jan 1992
    Durham, Nc
    Managed resistant clients who have been placed in 180-day involuntary treatment programs through the court due to the client’s suicidal and/or homicidal ideation associated with substance abuse. Conducted intervention with clients to keep them engaged in treatment. Acted as a liaison for John Umstead Hospital, Duke Medical Center Detox, and Butner inpatient facility. Made referrals to Durham County local inpatient facilities. Co-facilitate a discharge-planning group at Duke. Conducted home visits with non-compliant clients.
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  • Haven House Services
    Team Supervisor
    Haven House Services Jun 1993 - Apr 2013
    Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
    Supervise the Team Leader staff. Coordinate work schedules. Train new employees and provide instructions to all staff at each work site. Counsel students ages 11-16 on how to deal with anger, peer pressure, and substance abuse. Evaluate student behavior and process records.
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  • Wake County Juvenile Restitution
    Work Site Supervisor
    Wake County Juvenile Restitution Apr 1992 - Jul 1993
    Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
    Supervised youth ages 11-16 who have committed misdemeanors as they perform community service. Provided counseling, evaluated client’s behavior and processed records.
  • Oconaluftee Job Corps Center
    Counselor
    Oconaluftee Job Corps Center Jul 1988 - Jan 1990
    Cherokee, Nc
    Served as a guidance counselor for staff and approximately 210 corpsmen. Provided substance abuse, occupational, educational and social adjustment counseling to corpsmen ages 16-21. Conducted on-going group and individual counseling sessions with corpsmen having behavioral and adjustment difficulties. Coordinated the Mental Health Program as a liaison between staff, corpsmen, and mental health consultant. Assisted with job placement efforts. Administered initial educational testing of new enrollees.
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  • Oconaluftee Job Corps Center
    Social Service Assistant (Summer Job)
    Oconaluftee Job Corps Center May 1978 - Jun 1988
    Cherokee, Nc
    Managed dormitory of approximately 42 youth’s ages 16-22 from troubled backgrounds. Gathered information on each individual to determine learning abilities, aptitudes and social skills. Conducted classes in social development and maintained records and reports. Conducted individual counseling sessions with corpsmen. Participated in sessions with Health Consultant and Psychologist to review corpsmen progress. Administered first aid to injured corpsmen in need of attention.
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  • Center For Vocational Rehabilitation
    College Intern
    Center For Vocational Rehabilitation Sep 1980 - May 1981
    Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area
    Counseled adults on job hunting, interview skill, and job survival. Assisted in job placement and follow-up on client’s progress. Acquired a working knowledge of caseworker procedures.
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Elijah Sheppard Skills

Community Outreach Nonprofit Organizations Microsoft Office Government Training Social Services Case Management

Elijah Sheppard Education Details

  • A & T State University Of Greensboro, Nc
    A & T State University Of Greensboro, Nc
    Bachelor Of Social Worker

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Elijah Sheppard attended A & T State University Of Greensboro, Nc.

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Elijah Sheppard has skills like Community Outreach, Nonprofit Organizations, Microsoft Office, Government, Training, Social Services, Case Management.

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