Jennifer Engel
Williamsport,PA
Summary
Treatment Specialist responsible for day to day operations of an inpatient and outpatient abuse program within a correctional setting. Ability to implement evidenced-based and trauma informed care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Williamsport Area High School District
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
House of Hope Treatment Specialist/Corrections Counselor
PA Department Of Corrections
03.2000 - 06.2023
- Retired
- Developed inpatient and outpatient abuse (sexual, physical, and/or verbal) program for female offenders.
- Created mission statement and core values for program.
- Researched, evaluated and determined best form of abuse treatment for diverse population (sexuality, age, etc) within prison setting.
- Facilitate evidenced based and trauma informed care.
- Facilitate various groups to provide victims of abuse essential skills: communication skills, healthy boundaries, self-esteem, anger management, healthy relationships, and stress management.
- Teach mindfulness skills.
- Facilitate art therapy.
- Provide individual counseling for inmates in program(s).
- Follow Department of Corrections (DOC)/Department of Justice (DOJ) policies/procedures for reporting sexual/physical abuse within institutional setting.
- Interview, report, document under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
- Perform various case management duties such as writing reports/documents.
- Provide care, custody and control of inmates.
- Supervise inmate work detail.
- Train PA DOC staff on gender specific/trauma informed treatment programming.
- Train staff in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI).
Corrections Officer
PA Department Of Corrections
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Provided care, custody and control of inmates.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalating techniques.
- Monitored inmate movement.
- Worked various inmate housing units.
- Enforced DOC rules and regulations.
- Wrote reports as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA05.1991
Skills
- Knowledge of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
- Understand Trauma
- Experienced Trainer
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Competent Computer Skills
- ArcInfo
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavior Modeling
- Records Management
- IEP understanding
- Disciplinary procedures
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group and individual instruction
- Discipline
- Classroom Management
Additional Information
Williamsport Area School District Clearances and Training:
- Act 34 PA State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Child Abuse History Background Check
- Act 126 Mandated Reporting
- Act 114 Clearance (FBI Federal Criminal History Background Check)
PA Department of Corrections Trainer for Staff:
- Moving On & Living Safely (gender specific/trauma informed) with over 40 hours training per year since 2017.
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Williamsport Area High School District
08.2023 - Current
House of Hope Treatment Specialist/Corrections Counselor
PA Department Of Corrections
03.2000 - 06.2023
Corrections Officer
PA Department Of Corrections
04.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lycoming College
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