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Jessica Sacks

Summary

Hardworking and patient Personal Care Assistant experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

CCRES
06.2019 - Current
  • One-on-one assistant to children and adolescents with various emotional and behavioral needs
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary team to carry out interventions as designated in the behavior plan
  • Collect data and document daily progress notes

Graduate Social Work Intern

Indian Creek Foundation
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Co-facilitated individual and group therapy sessions
  • Developed therapeutic resources to utilize with clients
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.

Graduate Social Work Intern

Penn Foundation Recovery Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments with clients
  • Co-facilitated group therapy sessions
  • Participated in daily treatment team meetings

Teachers Assistant

Staffing Plus Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Worked with students with a variety of needs in a developmental delay classroom
  • Provided support to lead teacher as well as therapists in the classroom
  • Implemented behavior support plans
  • Created and carried out lesson plans

Education

Masters of Social Work - MSW

Widener University
Chester, PA
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
12.2013

Skills

  • Rapport Building
  • Behavior Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Data Collection
  • Active Listening
  • De-escalating Emotional Situations
  • Empathy
  • Cultural Humility

Timeline

Graduate Social Work Intern

Indian Creek Foundation
01.2023 - 10.2023

Graduate Social Work Intern

Penn Foundation Recovery Center
09.2021 - 04.2022

Personal Care Assistant

CCRES
06.2019 - Current

Teachers Assistant

Staffing Plus Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2018

Masters of Social Work - MSW

Widener University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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