Jennifer Conklin
Wappingers Falls
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
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Youth Counselor
Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided emotional support to youth in residential care settings.
- Monitored daily routines to ensure safety and compliance with policies.
- Collaborated with staff to implement behavioral management strategies.
- Documented incidents and progress notes accurately and timely.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident needs and interventions.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Helped clients develop social skills needed for successful interactions with peers.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
Home Assistant
Duffy Violante
Clintondale
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided companionship and support during daily routines and activities.
- Communicated effectively with family members to understand needs and preferences.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Attended to personal hygiene needs of the client when necessary.
- Administered medications as directed by physician or caregiver instructions.
- Transported clients to various locations including shopping trips, recreational activities.
Peace Officer/Probation Officer
Ducthess County Probation Department
Poughkeepsie
08.2005 - 02.2024
- Assisted in crisis intervention by mediating conflicts between parties involved.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions and interventions with probationers.
- Performed administrative duties such as completing paperwork related to arrests or investigations.
- Enforced compliance with court orders and probation conditions.
- Collaborated with community organizations to coordinate support services for probationers.
- Provided guidance to probationers on rehabilitation resources and programs.
- Prepared detailed reports on probationer status and incidents for court review.
Victim Specialist
Family Services, Inc.
Poughkeepsie
08.2001 - 08.2005
- Provided crisis intervention support to victims of crime and trauma.
- Assisted clients in navigating social service resources and legal systems.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations for victim advocacy.
- Advised and educated victims about the criminal justice process and court proceedings.
- Escorted victims to court appearances or meetings with prosecutors.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine client eligibility for services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2002
Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Time management
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
03.2025 - 12.2025
Home Assistant
Duffy Violante
11.2024 - 04.2025
Peace Officer/Probation Officer
Ducthess County Probation Department
08.2005 - 02.2024
Victim Specialist
Family Services, Inc.
08.2001 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Marist College