Jennie Busenbark
Laurel,MT
Summary
Quality driven, detailed-oriented, enthusiastic, willingness to learn, process good communication and solid decisions-making skills. Dependable, friendly and responsible. Team player and excellent problem-solving expertise and strong organizational skills. Successful at coaching parents and building relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Early Childhood Intervention
04.2019 - Current
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
- Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
- Empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
- Evaluated client progress regularly and adjusted service plans accordingly to maximize positive outcomes.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations governing family support services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed of any changes in legislation.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Family Advocate
Head Start INC
08.2006 - 04.2019
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex issues impacting families'' lives.
- Led educational workshops for parents on child development and positive discipline techniques to strengthen parent-child relationships.
- Coordinated referrals from other agencies, streamlining access to supportive services for clients in need.
- Trained new Family Advocates in best practices to ensure consistency.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT08.2000
Skills
- Individualized Service Planning
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent Coaching
- Hannen Communication training:
- Play Project for Autism
- Primary Certification (FSS)
- Comprehensive Certification (FSS)
- 250 Family Support Specialist Certification training hours
- Parenting skills
- Different Assessments and Evaluations: ASQ SE, DP4, Dayc2
Certification
- Comprehensive Certified Family Support Specialist, Early Childhood Intervention - [5/20-current]
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Early Childhood Intervention
04.2019 - Current
Family Advocate
Head Start INC
08.2006 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Montana State University - Billings
- Comprehensive Certified Family Support Specialist, Early Childhood Intervention - [5/20-current]
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