Shane Sims

Social Worker | Advocate

United States

About

I'm a recent Master's of Social Work graduate and advocate for marginalized populations as well as the natural environment. I have a passion for evoking growth and healing among individuals, organizations, and communities. Specialties: Client Advocacy, Motivational Interviewing, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Non-Violent Communication, Cultural Humility and Inclusion, Policy Analysis, Capacity Development, Non-Violent Communication, Foster Care Transition, Trauma Informed Care, Social Services, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, Spanish language

Experience

  • Bartender at The Great Untamed
    Jun 2018 - Feb 2024 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Provided exceptional customer service at a well-established, local mead bar Promoted an inclusive, safe, and educational environment for all patrons

  • Communications Intern at Albany County Clean Water Advocates
    Sep 2020 - May 2021 · 9 mos

    Managed Facebook and Instagram platforms to increase reach by 400% Oversaw the initiation and management of organization's MailChimp account to deliver newsletters and action alerts Trained organization members to strategically use digital communication technologies Created engaging content to promote public awareness around local water resources

  • Clinical Intern at Laramie Downtown Clinic
    Oct 2019 - May 2020 · 8 mos

    Assisted the free clinic's diverse population of low-income clients to apply for community, state, and federal social services programs Provided Spanish language interpretation assistance for clients for scheduling, eligibility interviews, and appointments as needed

  • Outdoor Educator at Way of the Wild
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

    Facilitated three safe and educational nature camps which focused on wilderness skills and environmental awareness for small groups of young people from ages 8-14 Designed, facilitated, and led both wilderness and leadership activities which promoted an ethic of stewardship for natural surroundings

  • AmeriCorps VISTA at Muskie School & Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine
    Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 · 7 mos

    Supported a small non-profit in assisting vulnerable foster youth populations through organizational capacity-building Interviewed a young adult to review and evaluate their experience in a pilot program Applied VISTA training in resource development to identify and organize grant opportunities Developed trauma-informed training materials for statewide social service partners