Amanda R Jones
Bruington,VA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate professional with natural ability to connect with families in need of support. Well-versed in family dynamics and community resources, excelling in case management and conflict resolution. Dedicated to fostering positive outcomes and empowering families to achieve sustainable change.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Services Specialist
King and Queen County Social Services
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in PeerPlace and Oasis state databases.
- Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Mentored new staff members as they navigated the complexities of family services work; sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
- Safeguarded children''s welfare through thorough risk assessments and timely interventions in high-risk cases.
- Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.
- Expedited permanency planning for children in foster care through diligent case management and effective collaboration with legal stakeholders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex family situations and deliver comprehensive care.
- Conducted intake interviews and completed various assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.
Domestic Engineer
Self-employeed
08.2005 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Managed daily schedules, ensuring efficient time management and completion of various task within designated timelines.
- Worked effectively with community members, including therapist, physicians and schools to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Managed multiple complex special needs children with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of ongoing needs
- Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to register for supportive services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Provident University
Wilmington, DE04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA06-2006
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural competence
- Confidentiality practices
- Service planning and needs assessment
- Case recordkeeping
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Motivational interviewing
- Written communication
- Trauma informed care framework
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports - VCU and DMAS exp 6/2026
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
King and Queen County Social Services
04.2023 - Current
Domestic Engineer
Self-employeed
08.2005 - Current
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports - VCU and DMAS exp 6/2026
Master of Science - Social Work
Provident University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Harvard University
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