Jessica Deardorff
Berkeley Springs,WV
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate individual with natural ability to connect with people and foster supportive relationships. Understanding of social services and community resources, coupled with skills in active listening and problem-solving. Committed to making a positive impact with individuals and communities by providing essential support guided by 13 years of experience in a variety of settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communities In Schools Site Coordinator
Hampshire County Board Of Education
08.2021 - Current
- Provide supportive services to children and adolescents ages 5-18 within a public school setting
- Manage a caseload of high-needs students and provides behavioral interventions and supports
- Provide mental health crisis interventions to include risk assessments, safety planning and referrals
- Participate in Individualized Education Plan and Student Assistance Team meetings providing recommendations for accommodations or interventions to support student needs
- Facilitate therapeutic groups for elementary, middle, and high school students dependent on student needs to include anxiety, depression, trauma, anger/impulsivity, and grief
- Provide “push-in” behavioral supports to individual students and whole classrooms
- Develop relationships with students and guardians to improve communication between the school system and families
- Conduct observations and complete Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Trainer for QBS Safety-Care Crisis Prevention classes for school staff county-wide
- Facilitate Friends with Paws therapy dog services for case managed students
- Provide mental health and other specialized trainings to county staff
Therapist
Cerebral
02.2022 - Current
- Provides telehealth therapy services for adult clients
- Conduct intake assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances, ensuring patient comfort and trust throughout treatment process
- Complete all documentation within required timeframes in accordance with ethical guidelines
Behavioral Health Intern
Hawse Health
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided supportive counseling to elementary school students
- Completed documentation within the electronic medical record system
Child Protective Services Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Provided case management for on-going court cases and coordinated service delivery
- Lead multi-disciplinary team meetings to create treatment plans and identify needs
- Developed new resources within the community by networking with community partners
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns
- Attended court proceedings, provided testimony, and submitted court reports
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Catholic Charities Carroll County Head Start
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Conducted home visits focusing on child development, health, and educational goals
- Advocated for clients and coordinated with community organizations to acquire services
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
Shelter Worker
The Religious Coalition
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Completed intakes on new clients
- Built and maintained relationships between and among clients
Program Assistant
The Barker Foundation
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed PRIDE training for prospective foster to adopt families
- Assisted in searching for waiting children in the foster care system to match with prospective adoptive families
Education
Master of Social Work -
Concord University
Athens, WV06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12.2011
Skills
- 13 years of experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings
- Experienced in problem solving, mediation, and being resourceful within a variety of contexts
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Resource Advocacy
- Family Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Group facilitation
- Staff training
Certification
West Virginia Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Certified QBS Safety-Care Trainer
Friends With Paws Certified Handler
Timeline
Therapist
Cerebral
02.2022 - Current
Communities In Schools Site Coordinator
Hampshire County Board Of Education
08.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Intern
Hawse Health
08.2020 - 06.2021
Child Protective Services Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
06.2016 - 07.2021
Shelter Worker
The Religious Coalition
03.2015 - 05.2016
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Catholic Charities Carroll County Head Start
04.2013 - 06.2016
Program Assistant
The Barker Foundation
02.2012 - 04.2013
Master of Social Work -
Concord University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
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