Jerome High-Jones
West Deptford,NJ
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Options
05.2023 - Current
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Coach
Co-Ed Youth Flag Football "Team Blaze"
02.2023 - Current
- Plan and supervise games, practices, and events
- Supervise assistant coaches, managers, or team parents
- Teach the young athlete the fundamentals of the sport
- Encourage the involvement of the parents in the sport
- Schedule and conduct parent and other necessary meetings
- Provide a safe and fun environment for the children
- Learn and follow all league rules, policies, and procedures
- Hand out pertinent information to all participants
- As the program dictates, provide equal playing time for all participants
- Put the feelings of the players ahead of your desire to win
- Attend any required meetings and trainings
- Be a leader and mentor.
Counselor
XL Sports World
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised and engaged with kindergarten children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
- Led a variety of educational activities, including story time sessions, basic literacy and numeracy lessons, fostering early childhood development
- Organized and facilitated a range of interactive and fun games such as parachute games, scavenger hunts, and relay races, promoting physical activity and teamwork
- Designed and implemented group activities that encouraged social interaction and cognitive skills, contributing to the overall growth and well-being of the children.
Education
Associate Degree -
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ10.2024
High School Diploma -
Leap Academy
Camden, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Presenting/Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite - Proficient Skill Level
- Google Suite - Proficient Skill Level
- Digital Computer
- Microsoft Excel - Proficient Skill Level
- Certified First Aid & CPR
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Disability Awareness
- Crisis Management
Certification
First Aid & CPR
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Counselor
XL Sports World
06.2023 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Community Options
05.2023 - Current
Coach
Co-Ed Youth Flag Football "Team Blaze"
02.2023 - Current
Associate Degree -
Camden County College
High School Diploma -
Leap Academy
First Aid & CPR