CHENITA T. JONES
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated experienced Social Worker with 10+ years of successful crisis intervention, investigation of child welfare cases, facilitating action plans for reunification for families and licensing temporary foster homes for children in need. Proven abilities to provide support, increased client satisfaction, improvement of family outcomes, and working with all stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator
Georgetown Independent School District
10.2019 - Current
- Schedule and prepare paperwork for all Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings on assigned campus
- Lead the ARD committee meetings regarding the development of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and appropriate placement of students eligible for services
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Ensure all federal, state, and district requirements are met when conducting ARD meetings
- Led cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions, driving innovation and creative problem-solving.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
Behavior Inclusion Teacher/FOCUS Program Lead/Special Education Department Chair
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Facilitate and complete paperwork for Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Create and implement social skills lessons for students with behavioral concerns
- Provide students with accommodations and modifications as needed/ referenced in IEP
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
Behavior Inclusion Teacher/Redirection
North East Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Case Manager
Benchmark Family Services
04.2004 - 08.2009
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Children’s Service Worker, Ongoing
Hamilton County Job and Family Services
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Provide at risk families with customer services support to help identify immediate needs
- Investigate all reports of suspected child abuse on open cases
- Case planning to provide appropriate intervention for child victims of abuse and neglect
- Complete paperwork and treatment plans for clients
- Identify community resources for families
- Assess client strengths and assist clients with problem solving strategies
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, or customer expectations.
Education
Masters of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TXBachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Driven to solve problems and create long term solutions
- Multitasking Abilities
- Advocacy
- Analytical skills
Certification
- State of Texas Teacher Certification
- State of Ohio Child welfare Training Program Certifications
- Family Centered Practice
- Effects of child abuse and neglect on child development
- Separation and placement
- Case planning and development
- Clinical services
- Culturally competent ethics
Timeline
Admissions, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator
Georgetown Independent School District
10.2019 - Current
Behavior Inclusion Teacher/FOCUS Program Lead/Special Education Department Chair
Round Rock Independent School District
08.2014 - 10.2019
Behavior Inclusion Teacher/Redirection
North East Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2014
Case Manager
Benchmark Family Services
04.2004 - 08.2009
Children’s Service Worker, Ongoing
Hamilton County Job and Family Services
06.2003 - 04.2004
- State of Texas Teacher Certification
- State of Ohio Child welfare Training Program Certifications
- Family Centered Practice
- Effects of child abuse and neglect on child development
- Separation and placement
- Case planning and development
- Clinical services
- Culturally competent ethics
Masters of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
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