SHANIECE CLARK DOGBATSE
Burlington
Summary
Compassionate Chaplain providing trauma-informed spiritual care and tailored bereavement support across diverse environments. Committed to delivering empathetic emotional assistance and effective spiritual assessments, fostering resilience for individuals and families during their most challenging moments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chaplain PRN
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem
11.2025 - Current
- Provide spiritual care for patients, loved ones, and staff, responding promptly to requests for spiritual support.
- Conduct special events and emergency interfaith services, fostering community engagement during critical times.
- Fulfill regulatory requirements for spiritual assessment and documentation, maintaining operational compliance.
Bereavement Coordinator/Family Support Counselor
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
Burlington
11.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to individuals and families dealing with loss, delivering immediate emotional support.
- Assess specific needs of bereaved individuals and families to tailor support services and develop bereavement care plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and social workers to deliver comprehensive care and advocate for bereaved individuals’ needs.
Hospice Chaplain PRN
Hospice Savannah
Savannah
09.2023 - Current
- Counsel patients with life-threatening illnesses and support families in navigating emotional challenges of impending loss.
- Visit patients, families, and staff to provide direct spiritual care and guidance on death and dying.
- Communicate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to gather pertinent information regarding patient conditions and family dynamics.
Staff Chaplain
Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Counsel and provide care to patients with life-threatening illnesses, supporting families during the approaching death of a loved one.
- Deliver tailored spiritual care to meet diverse religious needs, including grief and bereavement support to enhance emotional resilience.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to gather information about patient conditions and family dynamics.
Chaplain Resident
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Develop and implement spiritual assessments for effective crisis management, intervention, and bereavement support.
- Provide spiritual guidance, emotional support, and direct care to residents, family members, and staff.
Early Intervention Care Coordinator/Health Homes Care Manager
Liberty Resources
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitor and communicate critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
- Establish trusting relationships with clients, providing essential emotional support and companionship.
PAX Partner
Contact Community Services PAX Good Behavior Game
East Syracuse
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed disciplinary and supervision cases, coordinating with team members to resolve issues.
- Provided support to students and families on medical and insurance-related issues.
Promise Zone Specialist
Coordinated Care Services
Syracuse
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Provided task assessments and implemented trauma-informed interventions, recording clients' weekly progression.
- Established positive relationships with parents to enhance collaboration.
Wavier Service Provider
Elmcrest Bridges to Health
Syracuse
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed and implemented detailed goal plans based on functional assessments.
- Coordinated care plans with families and service providers for holistic support.
Paraprofessional
South-Side Academy Charter School
Syracuse
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students.
- Promoted discipline and cooperation to maintain an engaging and respectful educational environment.
Respite Provider
Elmcrest Children's Center Casey's Place
Syracuse
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Supported residents with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Maintained safe working environment and communicated changes in resident conditions.
Early Childhood Teacher
Peace Inc. Early Head Start/Head Start
Syracuse
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Implemented play-based strategies to enhance children's engagement and foster diverse learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to strengthen support networks and promote ongoing educational strategies.
Toddler Teacher
LITTLE LUKE'S
East Syracuse
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintained controlled classrooms by outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors, fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Observed children to identify those needing additional support, developing targeted strategies to enhance their learning experience.
- Scheduled daily outdoor exploration activities for children.
- Consulted with parents to strengthen support networks and enhance children's continuing education strategies.
Early Childhood Teacher
CHILD TIME
Syracuse
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Applied play-based strategies to enhance engagement and foster diverse learning approaches.
- Observed children to identify those needing additional support and developed tailored strategies for effective assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to strengthen support networks and promote ongoing educational strategies.
Early Childhood Teacher
CAB HORSE COMMONS
Syracuse
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Observed children to identify those needing additional support and created tailored strategies for targeted assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to enhance learning engagement and accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to foster positive support networks and strengthen ongoing educational strategies.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Grand Theological Seminary
Phoenix, AZ09-2021
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning Principles of Critical Pedagogy
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Early Childhood
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2013
Associate Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Syracuse, NY01-2011
Skills
Certification
- Board Certified Chaplain, Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc (BCCI), Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), 11/06/25
- International Montessori Teaching Diploma Early Childhood (3-6), North American Montessori Center, 04/05/17
Timeline
Chaplain PRN
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Bereavement Coordinator/Family Support Counselor
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
11.2025 - Current
Hospice Chaplain PRN
Hospice Savannah
09.2023 - Current
Staff Chaplain
Memorial University Medical Center
09.2023 - 10.2025
Chaplain Resident
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Early Intervention Care Coordinator/Health Homes Care Manager
Liberty Resources
02.2022 - 08.2022
PAX Partner
Contact Community Services PAX Good Behavior Game
11.2020 - 02.2022
Promise Zone Specialist
Coordinated Care Services
11.2016 - 11.2020
Wavier Service Provider
Elmcrest Bridges to Health
03.2016 - 11.2017
Paraprofessional
South-Side Academy Charter School
11.2015 - 11.2016
Respite Provider
Elmcrest Children's Center Casey's Place
10.2015 - 03.2016
Toddler Teacher
LITTLE LUKE'S
06.2015 - 08.2015
Early Childhood Teacher
Peace Inc. Early Head Start/Head Start
08.2013 - 11.2015
Early Childhood Teacher
CHILD TIME
06.2013 - 08.2013
Early Childhood Teacher
CAB HORSE COMMONS
01.2011 - 09.2011
Master of Divinity -
Grand Theological Seminary
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning Principles of Critical Pedagogy
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Early Childhood
SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Associate Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE