Janet Stokes
Keansburg,New Jersey
Summary
Seeking to obtain a position as a Social Worker 2 for the Department of Human Services-New Lisbon Developmental Center. Personable candidate, critical thinker, offering a strong work ethic, knowledge and experience in Behavioral Modification, Social Work, Education to juveniles/adults who are either committed or probationers at the facility/program.
Very passionate counselor, dedicated to supporting and educating juveniles/adults throughout the transition from incarceration, programming, and re-entry into the community as productive citizens in society. Work independently and collaboratively on projects and events. Skilled at building community connections. As an Instructor Counselor, I would gain the opportunity to use my analytical, evaluative and interpretive skills while being able to excel as an Instructor. Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than [Number] years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds. Enthusiastic individual experienced in analyzing issues on service calls and finding effective solutions. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise building customer relationships. Outstanding diagnostics skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Care Center Technician
Department of Children and Families- Project Teach Monmouth Campus
02.2023 - Current
- Create a supportive environment for learning and crafts that are age appropriate
- Teach children social skills, hygiene, and educational material
- Supervise and monitor recreation time and serve as a Substitute Teacher when needed.
Youth Worker
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs-Youth Challenge Academy
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Enforce rules and regulations of the Youth Challenge Academy
- Teach leadership and cultural respect
- Provide counseling and teach life skills to juveniles in the program.
Director of School and Site Based Programs/ Big Brother-Big Sister
Eastern Branch/Metropolitan Area
10.2014 - 06.2021
- Ensure compliance with Big Brother and Big Sister practices
- Update policies and complete necessary assessments and grant proposals
- Provide operational support and solutions to schools.
Instructional Assistant/ Substitute Teacher
Ocean Township High School
10.2014 - 06.2021
- Assist in working with students who require individual instruction
- Devise special strategies for reinforcing learning materials
- Supervise students and organize learning material.
Substitute Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Substitute in ESL classes and Pre-K classes
- Create a comfortable environment conducive to learning
- Motivate and encourage students to learn.
Substitute Teacher
Barack Obama Elementary School
09.2005 - 10.2012
- Assist in working with students who require individual instruction
- Devise special strategies for reinforcing learning materials
- Supervise students and organize learning material.
Social Worker 2
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
07.2005 - 10.2005
- Interview inmates and prepare case histories
- Provide case management services to juvenile offenders
- Prepare reports for Classification Committees and State Parole Board.
Classification Officer 2 Provisional
Northern State Prison
11.2004 - 07.2005
- Interview inmates and prepare classification summaries
- Present recommendations to the Institutional Classification Committee
- Prepare parole reports to the State Parole Board.
Social Worker 2
Juvenile Justice Commission New Jersey Training School for Boys
03.2001 - 11.2004
- Interview inmates and prepare case histories
- Provide case management services to juvenile offenders
- Prepare reports for Classification Committees and State Parole Board.
Youth Worker
Juvenile Justice Commission New Jersey Training School for Boys
11.1999 - 03.2001
- Interview juveniles and prepare treatment plans
- Provide counseling and prepare reports for Institutional Classification Committees and State Parole Board.
Supervisor Medical Records Completion Coordinator
Monmouth Medical Center
09.1989 - 07.1996
- Participate in hospital's quality improvement team
- Train medical record clerks on new record systems
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and complete medical records.
Education
Brookdale Community College
05.2000
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
St. John's University
Staten Island, New York12.1998
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia05.1998
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia12.1996
Skills
- Group and Individual Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Computer proficient with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and at risk youth/adult counseling I have a proven ability to coordinate within all levels of district management I interact and partner with various levels of faculty, staff, management, and outside constituents
- Comprehensive knowledge of Human and child development
- Coach students in writing effective application essays
- Superior verbal communication and written skills
- Detail-oriented
- Developed individualized Behavioral treatment plans for juvenile offenders that are committed to juvenile centers or programs
- Analytical Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Professionalism
- Written Communication
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Program Support
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 volunteer staff members at Lunch Break in Red Bank, New Jersey
- Created system to better volunteer hour tracking and drive volunteer program improvement.
- Achieved food pantry deliveries more effectively by recruiting drivers to deliver to Senior Citizens
Work Availability
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Timeline
Day Care Center Technician
Department of Children and Families- Project Teach Monmouth Campus
02.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs-Youth Challenge Academy
07.2021 - 02.2023
Director of School and Site Based Programs/ Big Brother-Big Sister
Eastern Branch/Metropolitan Area
10.2014 - 06.2021
Instructional Assistant/ Substitute Teacher
Ocean Township High School
10.2014 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
11.2012 - 09.2014
Substitute Teacher
Barack Obama Elementary School
09.2005 - 10.2012
Social Worker 2
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
07.2005 - 10.2005
Classification Officer 2 Provisional
Northern State Prison
11.2004 - 07.2005
Social Worker 2
Juvenile Justice Commission New Jersey Training School for Boys
03.2001 - 11.2004
Youth Worker
Juvenile Justice Commission New Jersey Training School for Boys
11.1999 - 03.2001
Supervisor Medical Records Completion Coordinator
Monmouth Medical Center
09.1989 - 07.1996
Brookdale Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
St. John's University
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Norfolk State University
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Virginia State University
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