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Jennifer Vance

Monroe,MI

Summary

Seeking a career in the field of Social and Human Services. With expertise in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Successfully implemented engaging treatment plans that enhanced coping skills for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proven ability to document patient progress accurately while resolving conflicts to maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Aiming to leverage skills in a dynamic setting focused on holistic mental health care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Mental Health Tech

Walter Ruther Psychiatric Hospital
Westland, MI
01.2017 - Current
  • Provided direct care services to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Provided physical care, support, guidance, and supervision in daily activities consistent with the treatment plan and milieu program. Implemented aspects of the treatment plan through patient interactions, teaching, and developing self-care and social skills. Gave behavioral redirections, positive reinforcement, support, and encouragement.
  • Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
  • Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
  • Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, and music therapy that promote healthy coping skills.

Direct Care Worker

Mastrofransescco, AFC
Monroe, Michigan
09.2013 - 12.2016
  • Provided direct care services to adults with disabilities. Maintained a safe environment for patients. Provided assistance with activities of daily living. Assisted with the passing of medications. Providing enrichment activities throughout the day. Cooking 2 to 3 meals a day.
  • Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
  • Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12-2024

Associate of Science -

Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI
05-2010

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient advocacy
  • Documentation management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training & Development
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excellent communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Dependable and responsible

Internships

Vista Maria

08/2012 - 12/2012

Worked on case files, Observed counseling sessions, input info into word/excel, worked with online court systems.

Internships

American Red Cross

01/2014 - 05/2014

Provided services to people in need due to disasters. Follow up phone calls to military families, veterans, victims of disasters. Collaborated with other employees ro create a diaster resource planner. Participated in Inter- meetings.

Certificates

  • Non-Violent Crisses Intervention
  • CPR Certified
  • Basic Life Support
  • Violence Against Girls Course
  • CNA Class Course

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Mental Health Tech

Walter Ruther Psychiatric Hospital
01.2017 - Current

Direct Care Worker

Mastrofransescco, AFC
09.2013 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Science -

Wayne County Community College

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