Jennie Amison
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Results-driven Workforce Development Specialist known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in career counseling, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver impactful workforce solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Development Specialist
Virginia Department of Corrections
Harrisonburg, USA
02.2016 - Current
- Provide career counseling and reentry support for justice-involved individuals
- Instruct 'Ready to Work' courses covering job readiness, soft skills, and financial literacy
- Assist clients with résumé building, interview preparation, and long-term goal setting
- Foster a supportive, motivational environment that encourages personal accountability and transformation
Cognitive Community Counselor
Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Implemented evidence-based practices to address addiction, criminal thinking, and behavioral patterns
- Facilitated group and individual counseling, targeting relapse prevention and mindset change
- Identified risks and provided tailored programming to meet individual treatment needs
Therapeutic Cognitive Community Supervisor
Virginia Department of Corrections
Crozier, USA
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Supervised clinical staff delivering treatment services to women in a therapeutic community setting
- Trained team in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care
- Led planning and implementation of cognitive-behavioral programming and coordinated multidisciplinary care
Cognitive Counselor
Virginia Department of Corrections
Mitchells, USA
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy and life skills development programs
- Assessed offender risks and needs; created individualized care and transition plans
Matrix Model Counselor
Virginia Department of Corrections
Mitchells, USA
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Facilitated structured, evidence-based substance abuse treatment using the Matrix Model
- Planned graduation ceremonies and recognized client milestones
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VAMaster of Arts - Education Administration
Strayer University
Richmond, VaSkills
- Career guidance
- Job preparation
- Resume development
- Interview coaching
- client assessment
- evidence-based practices
- Program evaluation
- social service knowledge
Timeline
Workforce Development Specialist
Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2016 - Current
Cognitive Community Counselor
Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2015 - 02.2016
Therapeutic Cognitive Community Supervisor
Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2014 - 02.2015
Cognitive Counselor
Virginia Department of Corrections
11.2012 - 02.2014
Matrix Model Counselor
Virginia Department of Corrections
05.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Norfolk State University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Strayer University