Shelline Jeanty

I am a dedicated Licensed Masters Social Worker with years of experience supporting children and families. I’ve earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Central Connecticut State University and my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University, where I’ve also obtained a Trauma Certificate. I am passionate about trauma-informed care, mental health, and social justice, and integrate evidence-based practices to empower individuals and families on their healing journeys.

Clinical and Social Work Experience

Clinical Social Work Intern

A Caring Alternative, Asheville, NC (September 2023 - December 2024 | 1,133 hours, Intensive In-Home Services)

• Created treatment plans, conducted clinical comprehensive assessments for diagnosis, and assessed service eligibility.

• Conducted family sessions for clients needing family interventions.

• Facilitated Client and Family Team Meetings (CFTs) with providers monthly to assess interventions and goal progress.

• Supported coworkers with session preparations and intervention planning.

• Provided services in client homes, day programs, doctor offices, shelters, and other community locations to assist and advocate for clients facing life challenges and serious mental illness.

• Participated in daily team meetings.

• Traveled to 10 client locations in the Asheville area daily for community-based services.

• Conducted ongoing assessments and planning for client mental health needs, providing psychoeducation on symptoms, coping strategies, frustration tolerance, impulse control, trauma, and more.

• Provided on-call services, offering after-hours telephone support or in-person assistance as needed.

• Maintained daily documentation of client services.

Social Work Intern

Children’s Community Programs of CT, East Haven, CT (February 2021 - December 2021 | 600 hours, Pathways Academy, Youth Transitional Services, and T.E.A.M Programs)

• Served as a case manager intern for high school students.

• Built rapport with clients to connect them to resources that support goal achievement.

• Developed a life skills program (T.E.A.M. Program) for high school students.

• Integrated CSWE competencies within social work practice.

• Implemented intervention plans and goals tailored to high school students.

• Facilitated group sessions on life skills for high school students.

• Led coping groups for interns to prevent burnout.

• Assessed students using career surveys and monitored progress in life skills development.

• Tutored clients for CNA exams and provided job search assistance.

Volunteer Experience

• New London Homeless Hospitality Center, New London, CT (August 2020 - December 2020 | 70 hours)

• Assisted residents with resume building, job applications, food stamp applications, birth certificates, and unemployment filings.

• Organized mail, served food, answered calls, and conducted process recordings.

• YWCA STRIVE Program, New Britain, CT (February 2020 - May 2020 | 70 hours)

• Conducted group activities and mentored middle school students.

• Valley Community Baptist Church, Avon, CT (September 2019 - December 2019 | 70 hours)

• Co-facilitated groups for high school students and co-led events and retreats.

• Office of Victim Advocacy, New Britain, CT (February 2019 - May 2019 | 70 hours)

• Conducted outreach activities such as information tables, data collection, and group planning.

 Work Experience

Qualified Mental Health Professional

A Caring Alternative, Asheville, NC (September 2023 - December 2024)

• Provided in-home and community-based services to individuals experiencing serious mental illness.

• Participated in daily team meetings.

• Conducted person-centered treatment planning.

• Traveled to 10–11 client locations daily in Asheville to provide community-based mental health support.

• Conducted ongoing mental health assessments and provided psychoeducation on symptoms, coping strategies, and trauma-related concerns.

• Provided on-call services, including after-hours telephone and in-person crisis support.

• Documented daily client services.

Paraeducator

Pediatric Developmental Services, Columbia, MD (May 2022 - August 2023)

• Provided one-on-one instruction and support for middle school students in special education.

• Co-taught and provided classroom support.

• Assisted students with emotional disturbances, helping them de-escalate and use coping strategies.

• Supported students with learning and physical disabilities.

• Maintained documentation and communication with supervisors and coworkers.

Care Manager

Children’s Community Programs of CT, East Haven, CT (May 2021 - April 2022)

• Managed care for Youth Transitional Services (YTS) clients.

• Assisted clients in securing employment in their desired career paths.

• Built rapport and connected clients to resources for successful transitions.

• Provided support and resource connections to help clients secure employment.

• Adapted services and support strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Tutored clients for the CNA exam.

AmeriCorps Employee

Jumpstart, New Britain, CT (September 2017 - August 2018)

• Led activities such as reading, writing, vocabulary lessons, dramatic play, songs, puzzles, and problem-solving exercises with preschool children.

Education

Sept 2023 - Jan 2025 Masters of Social Work- Online

Simmons University, Boston, MA

Aug 2016 – Jan 2021 Bachelors of Arts, Social Work

Central Connecticut State University,

New Britain, CT

Certificates/ Licenses

February 14, 2025 License Master Social Worker

License #115337

Sept 2024 - Sept 2025 CPI Training

A Caring Alternative, Asheville, NC

● behavior influences behavior

crisis intervention training

Jan 2025 Trauma Certification

Simmons University, Boston, MA