JAKYRAH KEE
Springfield,MA
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
10.2023 - Current
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Social Worker
Hopewell Inc
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Liaised between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children facing disabilities, abuse, and poverty
- Counseled individuals, groups, families, or communities about mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, childcare, or medical care
- Evaluated personal characteristics and home conditions of foster home and adoption applicants
- Referred clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and financial assistance, and provided concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
Service Coordinator
JRI-Family Networks
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Identify and monitor foster/group-home placements throughout Massachusetts for youth in DCF custody
- Case Manager at JRI-Intensive Foster Care and Adoption, Berkley, MA
- Assistant Supervisor at Old Colony YMCA, Girls Secure Detention, Brockton, MA
- Probation Officer Intern at Brockton District, Brockton, MA
- Family Support Advocate at Southeast Family Service, Taunton Family Center, Taunton, MA
- Chair intervention planning meetings and utilization review meetings involving families, DCF workers, DCF managers, and network providers
- Created and monitored installation timelines to facilitate completion of client requirements within project timeframes
- Participated in budget preparation and administration, coordinated purchasing and documentation, and monitored departmental expenditures.
Case Manager
Justice Resource Institute
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Participated in determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies
- Provided direct service and support to individuals and clients, such as handling referral for child advocacy issues, conducting needs evaluation, and resolving complaints
- Collaborated closely with treatment teams to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Assistant Supervisor
Girls Secure Detention Unit Old Colony YMCA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained a therapeutic environment within the residence, this includes meeting the needs of the client in the following areas: safety, medical, emotional, food, clothing, and shelter
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and within specified timeframes
- Assisted with scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of personnel
- Coordinated employee schedules according to availability and approved shift changes.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
Family Support Advocate
Southeast Family Services -Taunton Family Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Created assessments of families' needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating
- Worked with colleagues, health and social care professionals and multi-agency networks to evaluate caseload needs and the progress that has been made
- Counseled individuals, groups, families, or communities about mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, childcare, or medical care.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
Probation Officer Intern
Brockton District Court
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Monitored and conducted surveillance of offenders to meet terms of probation
- Interviewed individuals to assess nature of problems and determine need for referral services
- Completed record checks utilizing legal databases and outreach to stakeholders
- Collaborated with offenders to plan for employment and societal adjustment after release.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2025
Bachelors in Criminal Justice - undefined
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2018
Skills
- Dependable and Reliable
- Critical Thinking
- Records Maintenance
- Individualized Education Plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Stress management techniques
- Individual Counseling
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Title: HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Timeline
High School Counselor
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
10.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Hopewell Inc
03.2022 - 10.2023
Service Coordinator
JRI-Family Networks
04.2019 - 10.2021
Case Manager
Justice Resource Institute
07.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Supervisor
Girls Secure Detention Unit Old Colony YMCA
01.2018 - 08.2018
Probation Officer Intern
Brockton District Court
09.2017 - 03.2018
Family Support Advocate
Southeast Family Services -Taunton Family Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelors in Criminal Justice - undefined
Bridgewater State University
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
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