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Jennifer Williams-Cannon

Jennifer Williams-Cannon

Cornelius,NC

Summary

Experienced in community engagement and developmental screenings with a track record of facilitating impactful programs at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Expertise in training staff, disability accommodations, and conflict resolution to create inclusive environments. Dedicated to promoting literacy and enhancing outreach services for diverse populations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Children's Library Associate

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Huntersville, North Carolina
06.2017 - Current
  • Perform Programming and Outreach Services for Ages 0-11
  • Developed Tween Team Program
  • Assist customers with finding materials
  • Supervise and Monitor PAWS (Therapy Dog Program)

Counselor/Disability & Special Populations Coordinator

Mitchell Community College
Statesville, North Carolina
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Review Medical and Psychological documentation to determine appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
  • Facilitate workshop at Regional Counselors Conference.
  • Meet with local high schools to ensure smooth transition services.
  • Teach ACA class each fall and spring.
  • Work closely with community representatives such as Vocational Rehabilitation/Autism Chapter.
  • Provide Individual and Group Counseling.
  • Conduct placement testing.
  • Train faculty/staff about disabilities.

Early Intervention Service Coordinator/Habilitation Specialist III

Children’s Developmental Service Agency
Concord, North Carolina
06.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provide Developmental Screenings to Children (Birth-Three)
  • Case Management
  • Early Intervention Therapy
  • Offer Technical Assistance with Adaptive and Assistive Technology Equipment.
  • Case Consultation with Childcare Staff.
  • Treatment plan (IFSP) development.
  • Coordinate Services with Service Providers ensuring correct duration and frequency according to the client's plan.

Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator

Iredell County Health Department
Statesville, North Carolina
01.2005 - 05.2007
  • Coordinate all preschool developmental screenings for Iredell County.
  • Write Quarterly and Annual report data. (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Screen/Refer children for needed community resources.
  • Collaborate with pediatricians, audiologists, and ophthalmologists, as well as occupational, speech, and physical therapists.
  • Manage all client documentation/files.
  • Work as a Developmental Specialist and Case Coordinator.
  • Teach child development and dysfunction of sensory integration (DSI) to childcare staff.
  • Model for parents/childcare providers’ most appropriate developmental practices.

Early Childhood Intervention Clinical Supervisor

HomeCare Management/Mental Health Personnel Agency
Statesville, North Carolina
06.2004 - 01.2005
  • Provide Clinical Supervision to all mental health technicians.
  • Teach New Hire Orientation (DSM IV, Documentation, Client-Centered Approach).
  • Monitor Medicaid documentation with employee time records.
  • Monitor/Maintain communication between personnel and mental health consumers.
  • Administer drug screens (pre-post-random)
  • Develop treatment plans according to consumers’ needs.
  • Model/Teach technicians and families appropriate developmental practices with Early Childhood Intervention.

Early Learning Specialist Therapist/Certified/Licensed Parent Educator

Iredell County Partnership for Young Children/Smart Start
06.2001 - 06.2004
  • Provide developmental screenings/assessments to children from birth to five.
  • Teach/Developed “Young Mother” curriculum with local high school(s).
  • Plan/Facilitate parent education workshops.
  • Work as a referral specialist and offer community support to childcare staff and parents.
  • Provide developmental screens for all “More at Four” children.
  • Interpret screening results to parents and offer educational resources and materials for their child’s developmental needs.
  • Coordinate community events for families with children from birth -5 from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Licensed School Counselor

Davie County Schools/Cornatzer Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2001
  • Individual/Group Counseling.
  • Facilitate Parent/School Meetings.
  • Testing Coordinator.
  • Coordinate EOG/Field testing and review results with staff.
  • Train all teachers (administrators/proctors on testing administration according to state guidelines.)
  • Responsible for maintaining and keeping student testing/counseling files updated.
  • Facilitate Parent Education/Support Groups.
  • Coordinate Community Fundraising Events.
  • Work closely with community businesses/churches to coordinate special events.

Early Childhood Education Specialist

Davidson County Mental Health
06.1999 - 06.2000
  • Provide clinical counseling/support to families with DD/MR children. (Birth-5)
  • Responsible for maintaining all client documentation according to NC (Medicaid) policy.
  • Write treatment goals and assist parents/guardians with locating needed community services (Medicaid, speech, OT, PT)
  • Monitor paperwork.
  • Case Coordination/Management.

Periodic Manager/Supervisor

Specialized Services and Personnel/Contract Mental Health Personnel Agency
06.1995 - 06.1999
  • Train/Hire mental health technicians.
  • Review all Medicaid paperwork for accuracy.
  • Review all policies and procedure manuals with all staff.
  • Supervise staff on time records/billing practices/documentation.
  • Monitor/Coordinate training schedule for employees.
  • Work closely with referral sources (DSS, mental health, physicians)
  • Facilitate monthly mental health staffing with all clinicians.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Library Science

North Carolina Central University

Master of Arts - Master of Agency Counseling

Gardner Webb University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Special Education

Winston Salem State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Davidson County Community College

Skills

  • Disability accommodations
  • Counseling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Community engagement
  • Developmental screening
  • Staff training
  • Program facilitation
  • Outreach services
  • Reading programs
  • Library event coordination
  • Literacy promotion
  • Public programming

References

  • Myra Lewis, Clinical Director, Mitchell Community College, 704-380-5116
  • Jeanenne Robinson, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, 704-277-7825
  • Susan Lyons, Branch Manager, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, 803-237-5093

Certification

  • North Carolina Public Librarian Certification
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

Timeline

Children's Library Associate

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
06.2017 - Current

Counselor/Disability & Special Populations Coordinator

Mitchell Community College
01.2013 - 01.2017

Early Intervention Service Coordinator/Habilitation Specialist III

Children’s Developmental Service Agency
06.2010 - 01.2013

Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator

Iredell County Health Department
01.2005 - 05.2007

Early Childhood Intervention Clinical Supervisor

HomeCare Management/Mental Health Personnel Agency
06.2004 - 01.2005

Early Learning Specialist Therapist/Certified/Licensed Parent Educator

Iredell County Partnership for Young Children/Smart Start
06.2001 - 06.2004

Licensed School Counselor

Davie County Schools/Cornatzer Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2001

Early Childhood Education Specialist

Davidson County Mental Health
06.1999 - 06.2000

Periodic Manager/Supervisor

Specialized Services and Personnel/Contract Mental Health Personnel Agency
06.1995 - 06.1999

Master of Arts - Master of Library Science

North Carolina Central University

Master of Arts - Master of Agency Counseling

Gardner Webb University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Special Education

Winston Salem State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Davidson County Community College

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