Jennifer Walker
Plymouth,IN
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Consultant
Benchmark Human Services
05.2020 - 05.2025
- Provided individualized employment support to clients, enhancing job readiness and skills development.
- Facilitated job placement services, connecting clients with suitable employment opportunities.
- Conducted assessments to identify client strengths and areas for improvement in the workforce.
- Developed tailored employment plans to meet client needs and career goals effectively.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expand job resources and training programs for clients.
- Trained staff on effective consulting techniques, boosting team performance and client satisfaction.
- Reviewed, tracked and coordinated employment referrals.
- Exemplified excellent communication skills when liaising between hiring managers and candidates ensuring a smooth hiring process.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
- Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
- Updated client records to reflect personal information, qualifications and career aspirations.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Community Living Manager/QDP
Cardinal Services
Plymouth, IN
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Community Living Manager: Manage the staffing at 5 cost centers in Marshall County. Making sure the required documentation is in order and filed with the appropriate government agencies. Assisted residents with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and taking medication. Managed their finances and made sure everything was paid on time. Provided care at each of the eight cost centers in the county regularly. Completed all necessary documentation without error. Received all possible points on annual appraisal. Managed 18 staff with shift coverage
- QDP: Document and develop plans to assist in clients development. Prepared and reviewed permanent confidential documentation. Updated and reviewed client files for state surveyors.
DSP
Benchmark
South Bend, IN
07.2015 - 04.2016
- DSP: Assisted residents with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and taking medication. Provided care at each of the eight cost centers in the county regularly. Completed all necessary documentation without error. Received all possible points on annual appraisal.
Pharmacy Technician/Shift Lead
CVS
Bremen, IN
03.2009 - 04.2014
- Fill prescriptions and sell goods at retail location. Balanced money at beginning and end of shifts. Assist manager with inventory and stocking.
Production Supervisor
Flexsteel Industries
New Pairs, IN
08.1991 - 11.2008
- Managed production of RV furniture. Watched over 25-60 employees assisting them in maintaining a good work flow. Managed schedules and deadlines to supply customers. Kept records for the HR department and payroll.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Bremen High School
01.1983
Skills
- Collaborative approach
- Client assessment
- Positive reinforcement
- Client advocacy
- Mental health support
- Household management
- Recreational activities
- Disability awareness
- Teamwork
- Documentation skills
- Planning skills
- Monthly reporting
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Database maintenance
- Reviewing cases
- Cross-cultural design
- Business operations
Timeline
Employment Consultant
Benchmark Human Services
05.2020 - 05.2025
Community Living Manager/QDP
Cardinal Services
04.2016 - 03.2020
DSP
Benchmark
07.2015 - 04.2016
Pharmacy Technician/Shift Lead
CVS
03.2009 - 04.2014
Production Supervisor
Flexsteel Industries
08.1991 - 11.2008
Diploma - undefined
Bremen High School