JENNIFER DEEKEN
Mogadore
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Specialist
Cuyahoga County DCFS
Cleveland
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with families to create and execute tailored protective service plans, enhancing family engagement and support.
- Assessed family dynamics through home visits and interviews while also considering cultural backgrounds.
- Provided crisis intervention services to families facing difficult challenges.
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to share insights and strategies for effectively supporting at-risk youth.
- Documented case progress and maintained accurate records for legal purposes.
- Reviewed and documented findings from court proceedings for child welfare cases, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making.
- Provided ongoing support services such as referrals, resource information, mentoring programs.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
GUIDE
FIRSTHAND
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized holistic approach and lived experience with SMI to meet individuals where they are, building trusted relationships that support their journeys to stability.
- Guided individuals in reconnecting with primary and behavioral care providers and utilizing local resources to enhance their quality of life.
CAREGIVER
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilizing my STNA/nursing experience, I have taken on the role of being the full-time caregiver for my father who suffered a tragic accident which has left him quadriplegic.
- Aside from his personal hygiene needs, I have also managed his insurance inquiries, medication regimen, and daily living activities.
CORNERSTONE CAREGIVING
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Traveling from facilities as needed, jumping into 'role' and caring for those who are unable to care for themselves.
- Assisting with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, nutritional intake, toileting, physical and occupational therapy regimens, range of motion exercises, and companionship.
ASSEMBLY WORKER
STEP2
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for assembling products from the production line and assuring that all parts and components are of quality.
- Products are assembled correctly and in a timely fashion.
- Use of tools required including drills, torches, and hammers.
STNA
THE ARBORS OF STREETSBORO
01.2013 - 10.2019
- Assist patients with personal care and grooming, including bathing, dressing, toileting, hair, nail, mouth care.
- Assisted with light housekeeping.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Worked as part of a team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Offered social stimulation and companionship.
- Experience with patients who have the diagnoses with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
- Practiced de-escalation techniques and distraction when situations became volatile.
Education
BA - CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCACY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
08.2024
ADN RN - NURSING
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2015
Skills
- Writing
- Verbal communication
- Patience
- Empathy
- Understanding
- Deescalation techniques
- Time management
- Tech-savvy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professional composure
- Case management
- Legal documentation
- Report writing
- Resource coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Interviewing techniques
- Mental health awareness
- Substance abuse awareness
- Courtroom testimony
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Goal setting and achievement
- Adaptability
Timeline
Child Protection Specialist
Cuyahoga County DCFS
07.2025 - Current
GUIDE
FIRSTHAND
11.2023 - Current
CAREGIVER
07.2022 - 05.2023
CORNERSTONE CAREGIVING
10.2021 - 07.2022
ASSEMBLY WORKER
STEP2
10.2019 - 03.2020
STNA
THE ARBORS OF STREETSBORO
01.2013 - 10.2019
BA - CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCACY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
ADN RN - NURSING
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY