Jennifer Ayres
Fremont,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Development Specialist
Sandusky County Department of Job & Family Service
Fremont, OH
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of program participants' progress and outcomes.
- Maintained strong knowledge by participating in workshops, conferences, and online education classes.
- Provided career counseling and coaching to individuals seeking employment opportunities.
- Provided support to individuals needing help writing/updating resumes, job searching, and applying for programs.
- Guided individuals on paths to self-reliance via employment opportunities or educational enrollment
Investigator
Sandusky County Children Services
Fremont, OH
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Provided direct case management services to a caseload of clients with diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Conducted assessments and monitored progress towards identified goals.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, medical care, employment opportunities and educational programs.
- Established effective working relationships with other social service agencies to coordinate services for the best interest of the client.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client contact information, assessment results and treatment plan objectives.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate living conditions and provided support for families in need of assistance.
- Educated clients about available resources such as food banks or legal aid services.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Sandusky County Juvenile Justice Center
Fremont, OH
01.2005 - 06.2018
- Maintained records of individual detainees' progress and behavior while in custody.
- Completed daily reports.
- Transported juvenile detainees to court hearings or other appointments as required.
- Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives and other key individuals in community to support adolescents and their families.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by residents, resident disturbances and rule violations.
- Intervened during crisis situations involving detainees to de-escalate potential conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And English Literature
Heidelberg College
Tiffin05-2003
High School Diploma -
South Central High School
Greenwich, OH05-1999
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Career Development
- Workforce Development
- Outreach
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Worked as a school outreach worker at Fremont, Lakota, and Gibsonburg Schools for two and a half years.
Timeline
Workforce Development Specialist
Sandusky County Department of Job & Family Service
06.2024 - Current
Investigator
Sandusky County Children Services
06.2018 - 06.2024
Juvenile Detention Officer
Sandusky County Juvenile Justice Center
01.2005 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And English Literature
Heidelberg College
High School Diploma -
South Central High School
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