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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Jasmine Berry

Carbondale,IL

Summary

Experienced crisis response professional knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally charged crises. Skilled in reflective listening, relationship-building, and collaborative problem-solving. Dedicated to offering meaningful assistance and helping clients. Committed to helping individuals and families.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker Intern

Carbondale Community High School
08.2023 - Current
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
  • Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
  • Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.

Domestic Violence Crisis Worker

The Survivor Empowerment Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises.
  • Conducted follow-ups with clients to determine need for extended assistance.
  • Documented all client interactions and interventions.
  • Completed intake paperwork for clients for services.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with clients and address concerns.
  • Conversed with individuals in crisis who called hotline for assistance.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills.

Child Welfare Assistant

Lutheran Social Services Of IL
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits.
  • Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.

Case Management Intern

The Survivor Empowerment Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Coordinated referrals and direct support for Domestic Violence survivors.
  • Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
  • Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.

Child Care Teacher

Little Treasures Child Development Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2024

Bachelor's - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Associates of Arts

John A Logan College
Carterville
05.2019

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Recommending Resources
  • Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
  • Service Screening
  • Information Intake
  • Client Interactions
  • Coping Mechanisms
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Gathering Referrals
  • Individual Counseling

Additional Information

Pregnancy Matters now known as Clarity Women's Health: August 2021-December 2021

  • Provided clients with emotional support in times of crisis.
  • Provided resources and essential needs such as clothing, diapers, formula, infant food, etc.
  • Provided information for clients who were in need of health care resources for their pregnancy.


Certification

  • Domestic Violence Training Certification, The Survivor Empowerment Center - 40 hours
  • Rape Crisis Services Training Certification, The Survivor Empowerment Center - 40 Hours

Timeline

School Social Worker Intern

Carbondale Community High School
08.2023 - Current

Child Welfare Assistant

Lutheran Social Services Of IL
04.2023 - 08.2023

Case Management Intern

The Survivor Empowerment Center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Domestic Violence Crisis Worker

The Survivor Empowerment Center
10.2022 - Current

Child Care Teacher

Little Treasures Child Development Center
02.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Social Work -

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor's - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Associate of Arts - Associates of Arts

John A Logan College

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