Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Personal Strengths
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Jennifer Long

Little Rock,AR

Summary

To obtain permanent employment in my desired career choice where opportunities for personal growth and career advancement exists.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

A Step Forward to Independence
01.2026 - 04.2026
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.

Direct Support Professional

Alpha Omega Consultants
12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Provided compassionate care to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.
  • Assisted clients in personal hygiene routines, ensuring dignity and comfort during support activities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Monitored client behavior and reported significant changes, facilitating timely interventions and adjustments in care strategies.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.

Residential Specialist

Developmental Foundations, Inc.
10.2025 - 11.2025
  • Developed individualized support plans to enhance client independence and social integration.
  • Facilitated daily living skills training, promoting client engagement and self-sufficiency.
  • Coordinated recreational activities to foster community involvement and interpersonal relationships.
  • Conducted assessments to monitor client progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.

Residential Manager

Developmental Foundations, Inc.
10.2024 - 10.2025
  • Supervised daily operations of residential facilities, ensuring compliance with state regulations and quality standards.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident well-being.
  • Led staff training initiatives focused on best practices for resident support and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined administrative tasks and enhanced service delivery efficiency.
  • Mentored new staff members, providing guidance on policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and developing targeted action plans accordingly.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring the allocation of resources to meet the needs of both residents and staff members.
  • Oversee and approve staff schedules and payroll reports

Residential Specialist

Developmental Foundations, Inc
07.2023 - 10.2024

Develop individual support plans to enhance client independence and social integration.

Facilitated daily living skills training, promoting client engagement and self sufficiency.

Coordinated assessments to monitor client progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.

Coordinated recreational activities to foster community involvement and interpersonal relationships.

Create schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage

Direct Support Professional/ House Manager

J & J Maupin
10.2022 - 07.2024

Support DD adults with daily tasks, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

Prepare detailed reports and documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy

Accompany individuals on community outings, fostering social engagement and inclusion.

Administer medications accurately, maintaining the health and safety of the individuals.

Maintain a clean and safe living environment, promoting well-being and hygiene.

Managed household operations, created/coordinated schedules, and ensured timely completion of tasks, fostering a harmonious living environment.

Oversaw daily household activities with precision, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Rural Carrier Associate

United States Postal Service, USPS
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Delivered mail efficiently across designated rural routes, ensuring timely service to all customers.
  • Operated postal delivery vehicles while adhering to safety regulations and traffic laws.
  • Sorted and organized incoming and outgoing mail, optimizing delivery processes for accuracy.

House Manager

Marion County Horizon Center
11.2018 - 05.2021

As a House Manager, I am responsible for the balancing and up keep of the residents' personal bank accounts. I am responsible for the purchasing of their everyday necessities (clothing and toiletry needs). I take them to appointments. We do outings within the community ( go to the movies, plays, zoo, ect.). I cook for them along with staff, assist with baths, administer medications. I make sure the residents are up to date on all of their immunizaions, dental appointments, mammograms, labs, ect. I do program goals ( folding towels or dusting) with the residents. I surpervise 6 DSP's with the everyday care of the 4 residents. I do the scheduling of the current employees and the interviewing of potential employees. I also answer the phone, file, fax, scan, print, and light typing at the group home. I re order medications as needed. I maintain banking records, immunizations records, incident reports, ect.

Education

High School Diploma - General

Mac Arthur High School
Decatur, IL
1996

Skills

  • Time Management (Skillful) , Conflict Resolution (Experienced), Customer Service (Experienced), Leadership (Experienced), Critical Thinking (Experienced), Emotional Intelligence (Experienced), Organizational Skills (Experienced), Record Keeping (Experienced), Written & Verbal Communication (Experienced), Faxing & Scanning documents (Experienced), Clerical experience (Experienced)

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

A Step Forward to Independence
01.2026 - 04.2026

Direct Support Professional

Alpha Omega Consultants
12.2025 - 03.2026

Residential Specialist

Developmental Foundations, Inc.
10.2025 - 11.2025

Residential Manager

Developmental Foundations, Inc.
10.2024 - 10.2025

Residential Specialist

Developmental Foundations, Inc
07.2023 - 10.2024

Direct Support Professional/ House Manager

J & J Maupin
10.2022 - 07.2024

Rural Carrier Associate

United States Postal Service, USPS
05.2021 - 07.2021

House Manager

Marion County Horizon Center
11.2018 - 05.2021

High School Diploma - General

Mac Arthur High School

Personal Strengths

Dedicated, dependable, eager to learn, prompt, friendly, trust worthy, customer service oriented