Jana Cowart
Abilene,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated human service worker with experience in providing support and assistance to individuals in need. Proven track record of building strong relationships with individuals and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans and implementing interventions to address diverse needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Abilene State Supported Living Center
09.2010 - Current
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in developing comprehensive care plans to support individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Ensures that proper client protections are in place, responding to and addressing significant life events timely and taking immediate action when necessary to protect the individual
- Implement innovative strategies to enhance daily living skills, leading to measurable improvements in individuals’ independence and well-being
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care
- Advocate for individuals’ rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard in all aspects of care planning and delivery
- Meticulously document individuals progress and care plans, maintaining accurate records for continuous quality improvement
- Foster seamless teamwork across disciplines, ensuring individuals’ care and driving continuous improvement in support services
- Ensures follow-up occurs for any recommendations for supports, services, equipment, or programs so that needed services and supplies are provided in a timely manner to meet the individuals’ needs
- Monitored compliance of ISP documents to verify it meet required state requirements.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Betty Hardwick Center
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Provided mental health assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for residents
- Conducted crisis intervention and support, reducing emergency incidents
- Documented individuals progress and maintain accurate records for compliance and reporting
- Ongoing monitoring, support and behavioral health support services conduct assessments and evaluations to identify service needs
- Completed re-assessment every 90 days or sooner to determine the needs of the individual
- Ensured that all services are provided in a safe and secure environment
- Advocated for individuals in various settings
- Assisted individual and family in obtaining any financial assistance or services for which they may be eligible under federal, state, and local regulations.
- Facilitated coordination of care with other providers such as psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and social workers.
Community Supervision Officer
Taylor County Adult Probation
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Supervised and managed caseloads probationers, ensuring compliance with court orders
- Conducted risk assessments and developed tailored intervention strategies
- Analyzed behavioral patterns to predict and prevent potential violations
- Conducted home visits and employment visits for high-risk probationers
- Audited and maintained case files to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures to maintain funding requirements
- Completed documentation of daily work activities in case file notes and daily worksheets
- Witnessed, secured and maintained confidential records for urine samples with supervisory approval upon receipt of a direct order by the judge of the court of jurisdiction in the case
- Liaise with internal staff, community resources and outside agencies to develop and implement an informed plan of supervision
- Identified appropriate rehabilitative services; and respond to inquiries from clients and the public
- Performed courtroom and other duties as assigned.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Betty Hardwick Center
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided mental health assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for residents
- Conducted crisis intervention and support, reducing emergency incidents
- Documented individuals progress and maintain accurate records for compliance and reporting
- Ongoing monitoring, support and behavioral health support services conduct assessments and evaluations to identify service needs
- Completed re-assessment every 90 days or sooner to determine the needs of the individual
- Ensured that all services are provided in a safe and secure environment
- Advocated for individuals in various settings
- Assisted individual and family in obtaining any financial assistance or services for which they may be eligible under federal, state, and local regulations.
Education
BA Sociology/Psychology -
McMurry University
05.2002
General Studies -
Cisco Jr College
05.1999
Skills
- Teamwork
- Case management
- Documentation
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility
- Disability Rights Advocacy
Timeline
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Abilene State Supported Living Center
09.2010 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Betty Hardwick Center
09.2008 - 09.2010
Community Supervision Officer
Taylor County Adult Probation
09.2006 - 09.2008
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Betty Hardwick Center
09.2004 - 01.2006
BA Sociology/Psychology -
McMurry University
General Studies -
Cisco Jr College
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