JENNIFER EDWARDS
Kewanee,IL
Summary
Workshop Specialist committed to empowering individuals with disabilities through hands-on community engagement. Expertise in fostering independence and optimizing processes for service delivery. Attention to detail in documentation ensures high standards of client care and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Specialist
Abilities Plus
Kewanee, IL
06.2026 - Current
- Facilitated skill development for clients with disabilities to enhance their independence in the workplace.
- Coordinated transport for clients to community cleaning jobs, fostering engagement with local organizations.
- Monitored client job performance to ensure task accuracy and encourage self-sufficiency in future roles.
Direct Support Professional
Abilities Plus
Kewanee, IL
10.2023 - 06.2026
- Delivered compassionate, patient care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Supported clients in daily living tasks including hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, and housekeeping to enhance quality of life.
- Guided clients in achieving goals related to independent living skills, fostering confidence and self-sufficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
- Administered medications to patients based upon physician or nurse guidelines.
Van Driver/Dispatcher
Abilities Plus
Kewanee, IL
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Transported goods and people safely and on time, ensuring reliable service.
- Planned routes in advance to optimize travel time and consistently meet tight deadlines.
- Performed daily pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety standards were met.
Education
GED -
Black Hawk College
Galva, IL10-2022
Medical Billing and Coding in Medical Billing and Coding
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL, USSkills
- Customer relations management
- Documentation oversight
- Team collaboration
- Process optimization
- Analytical skills
- Expert problem solving
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
Title: WORKSHOP SPECIALIST
Timeline
Workshop Specialist
Abilities Plus
06.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Abilities Plus
10.2023 - 06.2026
Van Driver/Dispatcher
Abilities Plus
10.2022 - 10.2023
GED -
Black Hawk College
Medical Billing and Coding in Medical Billing and Coding
DeVry University