Jamie Doescher
Jackson,MN
Summary
Social Worker experience along with Behavioral Intervention experience has taught me how to work well with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Familiar with neglect and child abuse situations. Advocates for available resources and builds powerful support network around children in need . Experience with Behavior Intervention showed me how to be successful at helping students cope with academic and social stressors. I was an active member of counseling and educational teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Interventionist/DAC
Jackson County Central School District
2021.08 - Current
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school to support student needs.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Coordinated with teachers to order appropriate state tests according to their individual education plans.
- Ordered, organized, and distributed testing materials as needed.
- Update and maintain testing sites
Social Worker
Des Moines Valley Health And Human Services
2019.11 - 2021.08
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Worked with Children's Mental Health cases.
- Coordinated with Counselors, Psychologist, and Mental Health providers to arrange services for clients.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Paraprofessional
Jackson County Central School District
2017.04 - 2019.11
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted teacher with behavior needs and breaks according to the students Individual Behavior Plan.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lakes Regional Healthcare
2007.07 - 2017.04
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05.2020
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Worthington, MN05.2007
Skills
- Organizational Ability
- Scheduling
- Continuous Professional Development
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Good communication
- Relationship building skills
- Flexible with change
- Enjoys helping others
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist/DAC
Jackson County Central School District
2021.08 - Current
Social Worker
Des Moines Valley Health And Human Services
2019.11 - 2021.08
Paraprofessional
Jackson County Central School District
2017.04 - 2019.11
Medical Laboratory Technician
Lakes Regional Healthcare
2007.07 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Buena Vista University
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
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