Jacquelyn Smith
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a proven track record at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, enhancing resident wellness through innovative programs and community outreach. Excel in budget management and staff training, significantly improving program delivery and efficiency. Skilled in EHR systems and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, recognized for driving process improvements and promoting resilience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Centinela State Prison
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and managed a prison-wide therapeutic wellness program serving over 3,000 residents, promoting resilience and personal growth through diverse activities
- Created budgeting proposals for program necessities, ensuring efficient use of resources while navigating budget limitations
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, securing donations and recruiting volunteers from other prisons and individuals to speak at events on personal growth, healing, and relationship-building
- Organized musical guests for resident fundraisers during Breast Cancer Awareness and Suicide Awareness months, fostering a sense of community and supporting important causes
- Provided stress management training and handouts for staff and residents, addressing PTSD, anxiety, and depression through practical coping tools and somatic stress release techniques
- Proficient in EHR systems for documentation and program evaluation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Recognized as a 'Special Agent of Change' during CDCR’s Quality Improvement Week for promoting safe environments and driving process improvements
Wellness Coordinator
Select Rehab
Cardiff by the Sea
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Belmont Senior Living
- Managed therapeutic programs for 10–20 older adults in Memory Care and Assisted Living, conducting assessments, leading evidence-based interventions, and documenting progress
- Designed budgeting proposals to ensure access to essential materials and resources for program success
- Utilized program management software (specific system to be confirmed) to streamline program delivery and documentation
- Trained new staff members on program protocols, ensuring consistent care and activity delivery
- Collaborated with Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists to enhance resident outcomes through interdisciplinary planning
- Delivered strategies on building professional relationships during national leadership calls within the organization
- Belmont Senior Living
Enrichment Leader
Belmont Village Senior Living
Cardiff by the Sea
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Facilitated group activities for older adults at varying stages of dementia, fostering cognitive, social, and physical well-being
- Trained new staff on program implementation and activity facilitation, ensuring team efficiency and consistency
- Spearheaded initiatives to reduce stress for staff and residents through handouts and practical tools addressing anxiety, PTSD, and depression
- Coordinated adaptive activities, ensuring safe participation for residents with physical disabilities
Summer Camp Counselor
Girl Scouts of the USA
San Diego
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Mentored diverse campers in an inclusive environment, including advocating for non-binary participants
- Organized outdoor activities, skill-building exercises, and team-based challenges to promote personal development
Recreation Therapy Student Intern
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital
Malvern, PA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed treatment plans for 10–15 adults with brain and spinal cord injuries under CTRS supervision
- Conducted assessments, implemented evidence-based interventions, and documented progress using Epic EHR software
- Developed budgeting proposals to secure program essentials and facilitate therapeutic activities
- Supported community reintegration and adapted technology to meet individual patient needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Temple University
12.2021
Associate of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of Philadelphia
12.2019
Skills
- Leadership & Staff Training
- Budget Management
- Community Outreach
- Stress Management Initiatives
- Program Development & Coordination
- Technology Proficiency
- Electronic Health Records
- Program Management Software
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), 09/01/23, 86788
- AHA - BLS for Healthcare Providers, 12/01/23 - 12/01/25, 245414411553
Timeline
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
02.2024 - Current
Wellness Coordinator
Select Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Enrichment Leader
Belmont Village Senior Living
10.2021 - 10.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Girl Scouts of the USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
Recreation Therapy Student Intern
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Temple University
Associate of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Community College of Philadelphia
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