JENNIFER JACKSON
Summersville,MO
Summary
Dedicated and professional individual with a proven track record in conducting situational assessments, resolving conflicts, and communicating effectively. Exceptional at multitasking, thriving under pressure, and building lasting working relationships with colleagues. Skilled in achieving and sustaining the growth of established goals and meeting training requirements within organizational settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Older Youth Advancing Life Skills Unit
State of Missouri Social Services
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Regional Older Youth Advancing Life Skills Unit- ROYALS- State of Missouri Social Services – Southeast Region, Missouri
- Support foster youth 16-21 in building independent living skills for successful transition into adulthood.
- Assist youth in obtaining stable housing throughout the southeast and southwest communities of Missouri through federal and state programs.
- Helped youth to explore their employment, post education and transportation resources to be successful when transitioning out of foster care.
- Assisted youth in building lasting relationships to broaden their support networks within their communities, among peers and natural family.
- Worked with multiple team members from differing backgrounds to ensure that the youth were able to receive the appropriate care needed to be successful.
- Have helped with the Missouri Leadership Academy to help youth determine and expound their own leadership qualities.
- Participated in Missouri Child Advocacy Day annually for the past four years to encourage youth to advocate for their needs to ensure a better future for themselves and others.
- Attended numerous in-state and out-of-state conferences and training focused on collaborative care for older youth in foster care.
- Regional Older Youth Advancing Life Skills Unit- ROYALS- State of Missouri Social Services – Southeast Region, Missouri
Children Service Worker III
State Of Missouri Social Services
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Ensure safety of children in possible child abuse and neglect situations.
- Delivered social work services to families in varied environments across the Children's Division 25th Circuit including Phelps, Maries, Pulaski and Texas County.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Preserved and prepared reports for investigation and case managing purposes.
- Worked with children, families, schools, churches and several other community resources to develop and implement safety plans to keep families intact.
- Work in a team setting leading Team Decision and Family Safety Meetings.
- Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers.
- Referred patients to psychiatric and medical examinations as needed.
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
- Testified under oath as child advocate to provide judge with information for placing children in protective custody or reuniting them with their guardians.
- Explained to patients how personal, social and economic factors could exacerbate symptoms of illness.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Solicited advice and guidance from senior personnel and other experts when difficult or atypical situations developed.
- Interviewed individual clients, families or groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems to determine services required to meet needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and guardians to determine needs of individual students and families.
Professional Substitute Teacher
Raymondville R-VII School District
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Substitute license obtained through DESE, Certificate number 624755, expires 2020.
- Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all students.
- Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to employ instruction methods.
- Used simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct students in a variety of ways.
- Professionally interacted and participated with other members of staff to demonstrate and reinforce social standards and behavior among students.
Physician Assistant
Hometown Healthcare & Wellness
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment.
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and immunizations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for and/or removal of stitches and staples.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
- Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Emergency Medical Technician
Texas County Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Educated patients on a variety of infectious diseases issues.
- Initiated transfer of patient care to emergency department as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Criminology
Drury University
Springfield, MO01.2016
Skills
- Strong written communication
- Community interaction
- Community engagement
- Organizational management
- Collaborative decision making
- Effective collaboration skills
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Effective communication skills
- Learning strategies
- Time management
- Work ethic
- Balanced perspective
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Decision Making (TDM)
- Professional referrals
- Networking
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Active listening
- Professional communication
- Crisis intervention
- Professional relationships
- Problem solving
- Case documentation
- Cooperation
- Compassion
- Data management
- Solution-based interventions
- Ability to maintain productivity in high-stress situations
- Social services
Affiliations
- Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter, Reliable and committed Firefighter adept at urban rescue operations. Effective in communicating with colleagues, traumatized and injured people and EMT responders. Exceedingly comfortable interfacing with the public.
- Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department, Secretary/Treasurer, Experience as Secretary/Treasurer with Board of Directors for the Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department. Obtained background in community awareness and business organization.
Timeline
Regional Older Youth Advancing Life Skills Unit
State of Missouri Social Services
06.2021 - Current
Children Service Worker III
State Of Missouri Social Services
01.2018 - 06.2021
Professional Substitute Teacher
Raymondville R-VII School District
01.2016 - 01.2018
Physician Assistant
Hometown Healthcare & Wellness
01.2011 - 12.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Texas County Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Criminology
Drury University
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