JENNIFER ALLEYNE
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of experience working with diverse populations to support mental health and wellness. Well-verse in applying combination of holistic and cognitive approaches to facilitate healing. Organized and educated in program administration for high-risk populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Viability
Bloomfield, CT
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Coordinated and facilitated group activities for clients in the community.
- Developed individual service plans, monitored progress, and documented outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and transportation needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals including physicians, therapists, teachers, case managers. to ensure quality care for clients.
Direct Care Worker
Arbor Associates
Springfield, MA
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Filled temporary Direct Care roles across diverse organizations, including Behavioral Health Network (BHN) and Mental Health Association
- Ensured timely arrival of patients for their medical consultations
- Ensured safe transfer of clients to specific personal care areas
- Supported clients' engagement in offsite activities
- Ensured dietary and medicinal needs were met
Direct Care
Pathlight
Springfield, MA
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
- Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care
- Facilitated activities, entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them alert and mentally healthy
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Elms College
Springfield, MA10.2024
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Springfield Technical College
Springfield, MA05.2018
Foster Care Parent Certification -
Department of Children and Families
Springfield, MA03.2018
Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Mental health awareness
- Partnership Building
- Client Needs Assessments
- Personal care assistance
- Individualized support
- First-aid and CPR
- Recreational Activities
Volunteer Experience
- Compass Working Capital, Client Advisory Board Member, Boston, MA, 2019-02, Present, Provide feedback on current program activities and suggest new ways to improve program
- St. Johns Church, Tutor, Springfield, MA, 2010, 2012, Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies, Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing assignments, Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions, Acts Program
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Viability
03.2022 - 04.2024
Direct Care Worker
Arbor Associates
05.2019 - 02.2022
Direct Care
Pathlight
01.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Elms College
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Springfield Technical College
Foster Care Parent Certification -
Department of Children and Families
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