Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Trauma Informed Part I-II
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Cassandra Jones

Dorchester,MA

Summary

Diligent CHW with solid foundation in health education and community outreach. Works closely with the Boston Latin Academy and staff utilizing effective programs to promote wellness and prevent disease, leading to increased engagement and healthier behaviors. Demonstrated expertise in public speaking and educational material design. Supporting students with job and career opportunities during school and for the summer vacation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CHW/ Health Educator/ Case Manager

Boston Public Health Commission
10.2022 - Current
  • Works with Child and Adolescent Health Services Program Director and team as per protocol for intervention with teens at risk, including for pregnancy, for becoming a father, or for STIs
  • Fills out appropriate forms as required in timely manner
  • Follows-up with clients as appropriate or as designated in protocol
  • Attends all required trainings
  • Receives updates from ABCD on family planning counseling
  • Attends HIV counseling course as assigned and acts as a resource for training additional staff
  • Provides family planning services: counseling and dispensing as per MD/PA/NP at the Adolescent Center of BMC or another ABCD site
  • Coordination of care
  • Community outreach
  • Works with Program Director and team to develop a plan for low barrier access to family planning for students at all Boston sites (form, communications, protocol, etc.)
  • Implements condom availability programs as defined by BPHC and the Boston Public Schools
  • Meets established intervention productivity requirements
  • Supports youth peer health educators at assigned sites
  • Works closely with BPS personnel at school sites to integrate education and training activities
  • Performs other duties as required
  • ABCD Family Planning training

Birth Sister Program Educator

Boston Medical Center
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Educate on Birth Sisters Program with patients at BMC and Providers who aren’t familiar with the program
  • Preceptor to training Birth Sister’s
  • Support with clients in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
  • Provide community supports and resources
  • Support and educate women during pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum period
  • Provide comfort and guidance during labor and delivery
  • Providing community supports

Direct Care Worker

Bay State Community Services
06.2017 - 04.2021
  • Provide safe and healthy environment for residents, ages 15-18 years, under supervision
  • Manage the day-to-day house necessities, in terms of cooking and cleaning and integrating clients when necessary
  • Use deescalating techniques and physical restraints if necessary
  • Maintain communication between shifts for the safety and security of the clients, as well as work efficacy

Sr. Family Partner / Family Partner

Bay State Community Services
07.2015 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for overseeing and supervising a team of Family Support Staff
  • Training subordinates who are responsible for providing services to youths and their families, in adherence to the wraparound philosophy of care
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner
  • Knowledge of working with multiple systems of care at a time
  • Monitoring the delivery of services to families, case management services to families and facilitating team meetings
  • Maintains a caseload in addition to administrative, and supervision responsibilities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness

Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA
06-2027

Medical Office Assistant -

Lincoln Technical Institute
Brockton, MA
01.2014

Certificate ECE - Early Education

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
06.1993

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Resourceful
  • Positive communication
  • Time management
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to work effectively with youth
  • Presentation skills
  • Community outreach
  • Cultural history
  • Cultural Competency
  • Community relations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • Trauma Informed Part I-II-III
  • Reducing Risk & Supporting Resiliency
  • Middlesex DA Children's Advocacy Centers' 51 Mandated Reporter Training
  • Reproductive Health, Rights, & Justice eLearning
  • Homeless, Housing and Community Solutions
  • Anti-Racism as Health Policy Part I-II-III
  • Intro to Motivational Interviewing
  • Using Leadership Tools to Overcome Trauma in the Workplace, Part I-II : Self Awareness and the Individual
  • Trauma Informed Conversations
  • Queer and Trans Youth: Creating Affirming care and Supportive Spaces
  • Intro to HIPPA with CHW's
  • Intro to Ethics

Trauma Informed Part I-II

This training equips the person or organization with the knowledge and skills to understand the impact of trauma and respond to it in a way that promotes safety, trust and empowerment. Recognizing signs of trauma, creating a supportive environment.

Timeline

CHW/ Health Educator/ Case Manager

Boston Public Health Commission
10.2022 - Current

Birth Sister Program Educator

Boston Medical Center
04.2021 - 09.2022

Direct Care Worker

Bay State Community Services
06.2017 - 04.2021

Sr. Family Partner / Family Partner

Bay State Community Services
07.2015 - 04.2021

Certificate ECE - Early Education

Wheelock College

Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness

Cambridge College

Medical Office Assistant -

Lincoln Technical Institute

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