Shaniya Turner, MSW,LCSW-A
Mooresville
Summary
Dedicated licensed clinical and medical social worker with experience supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. Specialized in end-of-life care, permanency planning, and holistic family support. Committed to providing education on hospice philosophy and disease progression, linking families to resources, and offering strengths-based interventions that enhance patient dignity and caregiver well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County
Medical Social Worker
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to guide individualized care plans that address emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
- Provide anticipatory grief counseling and bereavement support, helping patients and families prepare for and cope with loss.
- Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, and the dying process to foster understanding and reduce fear.
- Partner with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate holistic care that reflects patient values, strengthens caregiver well-being, and connects families with respite resources to reduce strain.
- Facilitate life review and bedside counseling to promote legacy, fulfillment, and peace at end of life.
Iredell County DSS
Social Worker, Permanency Planning
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Ensured the safety and stability of children in DSS custody through monthly home visits and ongoing case management.
- Partnered with families to resolve safety concerns and support successful reunification whenever possible.
- Coordinated across providers to meet medical, psychological, and educational needs, promoting holistic child development.
- Developed permanency plans with kinship caregivers or foster families when reunification was not viable, ensuring continuity of care.
Iredell County DSS
MSW Social Work Intern, I/A&T Case Management
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered Child Protective Services case management for children and families with substantiated neglect or abuse.
- Developed Family Service Case Plans to mitigate risk and support family stability.
- Conducted safety assessments and investigations of child welfare concerns during intake.
- Presented cases in juvenile court and facilitated Child & Family Team meetings to advocate for children’s needs.
- Adapted to varied case types, supporting both investigative and in-home service phases.
Iredell-Statesville Schools
School Social Worker
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed a cross-site caseload across 8 schools, conducting assessments to identify students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Designed and implemented intervention plans in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families to strengthen student outcomes.
- Addressed attendance and truancy concerns by engaging caregivers and removing barriers to school participation.
- Delivered crisis intervention and referrals for issues such as behavioral concerns, family violence, and substance use.
- Connected families to community resources including housing, food security, and mental health supports.
Bessemer Elementary
BSW Social Work Intern
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Supported students through individual and small-group interventions targeting academic, social, and behavioral goals.
- Assisted with attendance monitoring and truancy prevention, including caregiver engagement and home visits.
- Connected families with community resources to address barriers such as food insecurity and housing instability.
- Participated in Student Support Team meetings to advocate for student success and well-being.
- Promoted social-emotional learning and inclusivity through classroom activities and schoolwide programming.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Aurora University
12.2023
Master of Science - School Social Work With Licensure
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2020
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment & Case Management
- Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning
- Grief, Loss & Bereavement Counseling
- Family Systems & Permanency Planning
- Life Review & Legacy-Building
- Caregiver Support & Respite Advocacy
- Patient & Family Education on Hospice Philosophy & Disease Progression
- Resource Navigation & Community Linkage
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Strong Communication & Advocacy
- Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based Practice
- Culturally Responsive Care
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSWA)
License #P023333
Expires: Dec. 2027
Timeline
Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County
Medical Social Worker
02.2024 - Current
Iredell County DSS
MSW Social Work Intern, I/A&T Case Management
05.2023 - 12.2023
Iredell County DSS
Social Worker, Permanency Planning
01.2022 - 01.2024
Iredell-Statesville Schools
School Social Worker
03.2021 - 02.2022
Bessemer Elementary
BSW Social Work Intern
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Social Work -
Aurora University
Master of Science - School Social Work With Licensure
University of North Carolina At Greensboro