Jessica Breeding
Bridgeville,DE
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting the diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and coming to me when needed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Indian River School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the Dean of Discipline
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
Employment Specialist /Case Manager
Community Integrated Services
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Coordinated or authorized services to promote consumer employment.
- Provided vocational rehabilitation counseling and support.
- Executed efforts to connect with, educate and re-educate care providers.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
Sr. Social Worker/ Case Manager
State Of Delaware, Delaware Health And Social Services
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Interviews individuals 14-25 to determine individual needs for a variety of services offered under Pathways to Employment.
- Informs the family and student about DDDS services and support options. · Evaluates individuals to determine eligibility for Pathways.
- Actively participates in IEP meetings, advocates for services, and shares ideas that meet the needs of the student based upon individual desired post school outcomes. ·
- Supports and promotes transition activities by working in collaboration with local education agencies and vocational rehabilitation staff to ensure a smooth transition from school to employment services.
- Develops a comprehensive cost effect employment plan utilizing in- house resources and contracted providers.
- Demonstrates an understanding of laws relevant to special education and transition services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ( IDEA, WIOA).
- Participates in outreach events, including Provider Fairs, School District Open House/ Information Events. · Acts as a liaison between the client, provider and or agency to resolve problems or issues.
- Provides counseling sessions which include authorization of services and evaluating the between the client's progress to ensure goals and objectives are being met on the clients employment plan.
- Maintains comprehensive case records, and narrative reports.
- Establishes effective working relationships with clients, family and community and professional sources. ·
- Provides directed case work through individual/ group conferences. · Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities. · Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers. · Conducted initial screenings, intakes and needs assessments to help organize community-based services.
- Offered knowledgeable outreach and office-based case management support to adults coping with employment challenges.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings
- Coordinated referrals to community services by advocating for individual needs and addressing roadblocks. ·
- Produced and updated organizational records and reports, including organizing budgets and documentation.
- Partnered with similar organizations to meet greater needs, preventing duplication and optimizing resource utilization
Sr. Social Worker Case Manager
State Of Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services
03.2007 - 10.2014
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Offered therapeutic services and crisis intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Paraprofessional
Sussex Academy Of Arts And Science
12.2005 - 04.2006
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE12.2023
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School
Georgetown, DE06.2001
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Safety Understanding
- Understanding of IEP's and 504's
- Skill-Building Support
- Special Education
- Behavior Improvements
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Organization and Prioritization
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Indian River School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Employment Specialist /Case Manager
Community Integrated Services
06.2019 - 09.2021
Sr. Social Worker/ Case Manager
State Of Delaware, Delaware Health And Social Services
10.2014 - 01.2019
Sr. Social Worker Case Manager
State Of Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services
03.2007 - 10.2014
Paraprofessional
Sussex Academy Of Arts And Science
12.2005 - 04.2006
Associate of Science - Human Services
Delaware Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School
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