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Jennifer Visconti

Salem,MA

Summary

Results-driven Autism Support Specialist known for effective communication and progress evaluation. Proven ability to develop resources and support individuals in essential life skills, contributing to overall well-being and empowerment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Autism Support Specialist

Northeast Arc
Danvers, MA
12.2019 - Current
  • Delivers information and referrals to adults with autism and families, encompassing resources pertinent to mental health concerns linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Creates and implements individualized social skills curriculum covering online safety, money management, sexuality and relationships, technology use for independence, workplace social skills, healthy living practices including exercise and nutrition, hygiene, substance abuse awareness, and other relevant topics
  • Evaluates progress notes on individual cases, submitting bi-annual reports to DDS.

Peer Support Specialist

North Suffolk Mental Health Association
Chelsea, Massachusetts
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provided emotional support to individuals navigating mental health challenges.
  • Developed resource materials to assist clients in accessing community services.
  • Conducted assessments to identify client needs and appropriate interventions.

Preschool Teacher Leader

Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
Lexington, Massachusetts
10.2007 - 08.2015
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Facilitated developmentally appropriate learning activities to promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
  • Provided feedback on areas where improvement was necessary in order for children to reach developmental milestones.

Education

Master of Science - Community Health Education

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
05-2011

Skills

  • Resource development
  • Social skills training
  • Progress evaluation
  • Effective communication
  • Community outreach
  • Client advocacy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adult Autism Support Specialist

Northeast Arc
12.2019 - Current

Peer Support Specialist

North Suffolk Mental Health Association
12.2018 - 07.2019

Preschool Teacher Leader

Bright Horizons Early Learning Center
10.2007 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Community Health Education

Merrimack College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Bay Path University

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