Jennifer Blackwell
Delevan,NY
Summary
Compassionate and effective self-determination assistant with a robust background in care coordination and needs assessment. Known for delivering personalized client support and fostering meaningful relationships to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self determination assistant
People Incorporated
Buffalo, NY
12.2020 - Current
Assist individuals to develop skills and achieve their goals to improve their independence, health, inclusion in the community, and in developing meaningful relationships with others.
Care Coordinator
Person Centered services
Buffalo, WY
07.2018 - 12.2025
- Coordinated care plans for individuals with diverse needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between clients and support teams for effective care.
- Assisted individuals and their families to access services and supports to meet a variety of needs to improve their social determinants of health (social relationships, health, education, economic stability, neighborhood and community involvement)
Medicaid service coordinator
Sasi
Elma, NY
10.2011 - 07.2018
- Coordinated Medicaid eligibility determinations for diverse client populations.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare providers for service access.
- Developed personalized care plans addressing individual client needs and preferences.
- Assisted individuals and families with developing goals and accessing services to meet those goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Concordia College
Bronxville, NY 09.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
- Care coordination
- Goal setting
- Needs assessment
- Experience with Medicaid navigation, assistance with accessing benefits
- Understanding of community resources available
- Linkage and coordination to community supports and services
Timeline
Self determination assistant
People Incorporated
12.2020 - Current
Care Coordinator
Person Centered services
07.2018 - 12.2025
Medicaid service coordinator
Sasi
10.2011 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Concordia College
09.1989 - 05.1993