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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
2022.10 - 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
2017.03 - 2022.10
  • 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
2006.07 - 2017.03
  • 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
Jeffersonville
05.2005

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
2022.10 - Current

Day Program Supervisor

River Edge Behavioral Health
2017.03 - 2022.10

Instructor 1

River Edge Behavioral Health
2006.07 - 2017.03

High School Diploma -

Twiggs County High School

CNA Certification- CN0028847080 expires-05/24/2025

CACT Certification

NADD DSP Certification- expires- 10/2025

ACRE Certification

Jessica Edwards