Elizabeth Jones
Roslyn Heights,NY
Summary
Dynamic social services leader with extensive experience at St. John’s Residence and School for Boys, adept at developing impactful juvenile justice programs. Proven ability to manage budgets and lead diverse teams, while excelling in interpersonal communication and utilizing advanced software tools to enhance service delivery. Committed to fostering positive outcomes for youth and families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Social Services
St. John’s Residence and School for Boys
Rockaway Park, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee the development and implementation of the Close to Home Juvenile Justice Programs at St. John’s.
- Manage program budget, payroll, and program expenses using the Martus system.
- Supervise and support a team of 17 individuals with managing casework notes, weekly tasks, and casework contacts.
- Collaborates with community partners, such as ACS, Planned Parenthood, Exalt, etc. in providing adequate services and support for youth and their families.
Case Planner
St. John’s Residence and School for Boys
Rockaway Park, NY
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Collaborate with juvenile justice youth and their parents/permanency planning resources in providing them with services that will assist them in their respective communities.
- Assess the homes of the youth and their families to assure that their homes are safe and viable for the youth to return to.
- Create service plans for the youth that addresses criminogenic needs that placed them in the juvenile justice system as well as the areas of need so that the youth does not reoffend.
- Facilitate monthly treatment meetings for the youth to create the youths service plan and to establish goals.
FI SD Self Hired Staff
Equal Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc
Patchogue, NY
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted consumer in learning life skills in budgeting, cooking meals, reading food labels, managing their health, doing their laundry and household chores.
- Helped consumer in learning how to fill out an employment application and apply to the opportunities of their interest.
- Supported consumer with their academic work and clarified assignments as needed when consumer needed help.
Respite Specialist/Community Habilitation Specialist
Innovative Resources for Independence
Queens Village, NY
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Recorded daily principles and practices instilled in youth
- Incorporated community resources and services in the lifestyle of the youth’s daily activities
- Managed youth behavior and responded promptly to emergency situations
Residential Manager
Catholic Charities: Teaching Family Home Program
Freeport, NY
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Provided services for youths who suffer with trauma and their families in building stronger relationships.
- Assisted youths in acquiring communication, vocational, and life skills to help them adapt to their family lifestyle, as well as society daily.
- Monitored staff, charts, files, budgets and completed monthly paperwork.
Residential Counselor
Catholic Charities: Teaching Family Home Program
Freeport, NY
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised a residential home for adolescents who suffer from mental illness and trauma.
- Assisted in integrating youths back into their communities.
- Aided youths into accepting policies that are established by society as well as their home environment and residential home.
Education
Master of Arts with Distinction - Forensic Linguistics
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Degree
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI02.2010
Skills
- Successfully completed college level courses in Criminalistics, Corrections, Criminal Research, Leadership Studies, Cyber Crimes, Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, Semantics, and Morphology
- Great interpersonal skills, able to work well with various age groups
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Access, and Excel and Linguistic tools, such as AntConc and ELAN
References
References Available Upon Request
Affiliations
- I am the youth director and church school teacher for the youth at my church. I also assist with the media ministry with streaming the church services out on social media.
Accomplishments
- I have been trained in the Missouri Youth Service Institute (MYSI) approach.
- I have received a Citation for being featured in the Faith Magazine
Timeline
Director of Social Services
St. John’s Residence and School for Boys
11.2021 - Current
Respite Specialist/Community Habilitation Specialist
Innovative Resources for Independence
10.2018 - 12.2018
Case Planner
St. John’s Residence and School for Boys
11.2017 - 11.2021
FI SD Self Hired Staff
Equal Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc
05.2017 - 12.2019
Residential Manager
Catholic Charities: Teaching Family Home Program
01.2012 - 11.2017
Residential Counselor
Catholic Charities: Teaching Family Home Program
06.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Arts with Distinction - Forensic Linguistics
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Degree
Johnson & Wales University
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