Jessica Edwards
Macon,GA
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at River Edge Behavioral Health, adept in client advocacy and recordkeeping. Expertise in fostering multicultural sensitivity and diversity, ensuring person-centered thinking. Excelled in enhancing client engagement and operational efficiency through continuous professional development and interpersonal relationship building.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor 2/ Client Advocate
River Edge Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
- Advisor to the See Me, Hear Me Advocacy Group
- Complete billing for EVV
- Ensure tracking sheets are up to date on all individuals enrolled (bowel tracking sheets, “changes,” and whatever else is required).
- Read ten (10) notes daily from the previous day’s documentation/checklist sheets.
- Monitor all instructor books/index cards and ensure current ISP/HRST’s are filed.
- Safety Officer – should attend all safety meetings and ensure safety drills are held and appropriate records kept.
- Complete lunch sheets/reports and submit timely and as needed.
- Conduct one group meeting weekly and document appropriately.
- Provide transportation and supportive assistance as required or needed. Instructor 2’s will take individuals to the Inspirational Leaders meeting and document CAG during their time of attendance.
- Monitor office and cleaning supply and report shortages to the instructor 3’s as needed.
- In the absence of the instructor 3, make any needed work schedule adjustments, cover for CAI’s, transportation, SEB, pre-vocational and/or CAG services, and attend any scheduled ISPs for individuals receiving services at OPTIONS.
- Attending all supervisory meetings.
- Adheres to/follows the DD point system.
- Same day documentation. Any services provided will be required to have documentation submitted on the same day of service.
Day Program Supervisor
River Edge Behavioral Health
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Liaison between the Support Coordinators, Case Managers, and families.
- Monitors: Activities in day center; bowel tracking & changing schedules; medications; credentials; individual documentation books; and training compliance.
- Creates and follows the monthly schedule, coordinates staff meetings.
- Manages diets, lunches, and all activities connected with same.
- Schedule staff (schedules, PTO (Paid Time Off), manages point system) to provide adequate coverage.
- Orders supplies; oversees cleanliness of building.
- Monitors safety ensures appropriate safety drills and reports are completed and properly maintained, ensures inspections of equipment/fire extinguishers occur as needed.
- ISP planning for everyone in the Day Center.
- Oversees transportation scheduling, maintains vehicle inspections, upkeep, and repair reports.
- Research/plans events for individuals served.
- HRST updating.
Instructor 1
River Edge Behavioral Health
07.2006 - 03.2017
- Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one or group instruction.
- Observe and monitor client behavior.
- Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
- Provides personal care as needed.
- Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
- Monitors self-administration of medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twiggs County High School
Jeffersonville05.2005
Skills
- Understanding of learning styles
- Ability to motivate individuals
- Continuous professional development
- Recordkeeping
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Client Advocacy
- Person-Centered Thinking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
CNA Certification- CN0028847080 expires-05/24/2025
CACT Certification
NADD DSP Certification- expires- 10/2025
ACRE Certification
Timeline
Instructor 2/ Client Advocate
River Edge Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
Day Program Supervisor
River Edge Behavioral Health
03.2017 - 10.2022
Instructor 1
River Edge Behavioral Health
07.2006 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Twiggs County High School
CNA Certification- CN0028847080 expires-05/24/2025
CACT Certification
NADD DSP Certification- expires- 10/2025
ACRE Certification
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