Jennifer M. Hernandez
Queens,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment/Support )
SCO
Long Island , NY
11.2022 - Current
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Creates short term attainable goals to triage behaviors that would otherwise result in institutionalization and provides various services to enrich and improve the lives of at risk youth.
- Services are provided to the child, foster parents, birth parents, and other family members involved in the youth's life, and are provided in NYC and Long Island communities.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
School Psychology Intern
Farmingdale School District
Farmingdale, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Provide psycho-educational assessments of students for districts and programs and participate in resulting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to help resolve problems in behavior and learning.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans to reduce negative behaviors.
- Provided clinical services to clients to assess psychological issues.
- Served on student committees providing feedback on institutional policies or departmental matters.
- Develop student goals and objectives
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New York City Department Of Education, New York
Far Rockaway, NY
03.2003 - 02.2020
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Effectively implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Employed diverse to promote active learning including individual instruction, problem solving assignments and small group work.
Community Support Supervisor
AHRC NYC
Far Rockaway, NY
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervise, observe, and evaluate team members' performance and quality of work against established standards.
- Checked team member performance and quality of work against established standards.
- Hire and train workers in operational procedures to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Produced well-written, comprehensive reports and documents.
- Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback to enhance operations.
- Assisted with training of new employees, offering constructive feedback on completion of job tasks.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Effectively implemented lesson plan prepared by teacher to ensure continuity of learning.
Young Adult Career Advisor
CAMBA - REACH Program
Brooklyn, NY
08.2008 - 06.2016
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with job seekers at career fairs and classrooms, providing details on search strategies, current market conditions and application processes.
- Review all documentation establishing applicants eligibility for program and make file copies
- Collect and submit all documentation regarding customer outcomes.
- Maintain case notes in Department of Youth and Community Development case management system.
- Facilitate workshops regarding life skills and job readiness.
Admissions Counselor
Career Dvelopment Services- Job Corps
Baltimore, MD
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Documented, maintained and tracked prospective student applications.
- Assisted students in career planning and provided scholarship facilities to deserving students.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships, and referral mechanisms with youth service agencies.
- Perform outreach activities at area high schools and community centers to generate interest in Job Corps.
- Obtain and examine high school transcripts and conduct background checks on applicants
- Maintain contact with students throughout the first 90 days in new Center to ensure smooth transition.
Case Manager
New York Job Partners
Brooklyn, NY
07.2005 - 04.2006
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Provided supportive services to participants of employment training program.
- Developed and plan of action that identified objectives, means, and time frames to achieve those goals.
- Monitored and evaluated participation rates and progress toward self-sufficiency.
- Oriented clients to program objectives, services, procedures, and client rights and responsibilities.
- Interviewed clients and assessed need for employment services, medical care and housing needs .
Education
M.S.E.D - School Psychology
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice (Pre-Law)
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL12.2002
Skills
- School Counseling
- Community Resource Intelligence
- Individual Support
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Proficient With in Computer Software
- Cultural Competency
- Supervision & Leadership
- Resource Identification
- Records Management
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment/Support )
SCO
11.2022 - Current
School Psychology Intern
Farmingdale School District
09.2022 - Current
Community Support Supervisor
AHRC NYC
08.2018 - 08.2019
Young Adult Career Advisor
CAMBA - REACH Program
08.2008 - 06.2016
Admissions Counselor
Career Dvelopment Services- Job Corps
12.2006 - 06.2008
Case Manager
New York Job Partners
07.2005 - 04.2006
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New York City Department Of Education, New York
03.2003 - 02.2020
M.S.E.D - School Psychology
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice (Pre-Law)
Florida Memorial University
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