Jessica Tierney
Easthampton,MA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Family Support Coordinator
The Treehouse Foundation
Easthampton , MA
03.2023 - Current
- Engage collaboratively with members of an intergenerational, intentional neighborhood to support youth who have experienced foster care.
- Assess family needs, and collaborate with a team to meet those needs.
- Develop and implement youth programming for Treehouse residents, with and without developmental disabilities.
- Coordinate communication between various service providers and families in order to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide crisis intervention and support when necessary.
- Co-facilitate bi-weekly, trauma-informed, volunteer support groups for older adults who live at Treehouse.
- Organize and facilitate monthly support groups for parents of youth who have experienced foster care.
- Supervise MSW and BSW interns.
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
West Springfield, MA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Implemented an intense in home family therapy model, in order to promote collaborative parenting practices for families of children with social emotional disabilities, who are involved with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Collaborated with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families for the purposes of care coordination.
- Used job-related software to maintain case documentation including intake assessments, treatment plans, session notes and contact notes.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of work-related software.
Clinical Intern
Community Services Institute
Springfield, MA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Completed a 900-hour Master's Level clinical internship under an LICSW-licensed social worker.
- Wrote weekly process recordings.
- Developed and led staff meetings.
- Maintained previous responsibilities.
Therapeutic Mentor
Community Services Institute
Springfield, MA
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintained previous mentoring responsibilities
Therapeutic Mentor
Community Services Institute
Springfield, MA
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported a diverse caseload of four to ten clients, aged 4-17, and their families and caregivers.
- Interacted with clients in the community while teaching social emotional skills in real time.
- Developed client goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans, and documented progress after every session.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of providers.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic hikes for mentors and clients.
Youth Education Coordinator
AmeriCorps/TerraCorps
Athol, MA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed implemented a new grades K-6 hands-on, seasons-based, curriculum, with specific themes and corresponding field trips, in four public schools.
- Collaborated with indigenous tribe members and school administrators to ensure the curriculum was both authentic and standards-driven.
- Invited indigenous field trip leaders and co-taught alongside them, whenever able and appropriate, on indigenous land.
- Attended seminars, workshops and conventions to remain current on environmental education trends and standards.
- Coordinated and led the annual camp out for families in the Athol/Royalston/Orange area.
- Helped secure more than $30,000 worth of grants and leveraged over $800 worth of donated food and supplies to optimize programming.
Classroom Teacher
Thomas M. Balliet Elementary School
Springfield, MA
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Worked with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Classroom Teacher
MLK Jr. Charter School of Excellence
Springfield, MA
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Worked with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Red Hook, NY
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Helped students with limited mobility move around school areas and handle personal care tasks.
- Implemented methods to address behavior obstacles.
Environmental Educator and Camp Co-Director
Mohonk Preserve
Gardiner, NY
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Coordinated field trip logistics and led field trips to Mohonk Preserve.
- Created and coordinated summer camp staff schedules, daily activity schedules, special presenters, field trips, supply inventory, and hikes of up to eight miles daily.
- Maintained effective communication with classroom teachers, volunteer educators, and other Mohonk staff.
Assistant Program Manager
Saint John Bosco CFS
New Paltz, NY
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Supervised a group home of foster teens ages 12-18 during the 3pm-11pm shift after school and on weekends.
- Trained, supervised, and guided direct care workers on shift, and delegated tasks.
- Coordinated and supervised visits with biological families.
- Coordinated and supervised weekend recreational outings for residents.
- Organized transportation for residents between school, appointments, and activities.
- Managed weekly budget and documented expenses.
Community Vocation Integration Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Established and coordinated job training and community-based activities for young adults with developmental disabilities.
- Created and maintained individual development plans and regularly evaluated participant progress.
- Followed-up weekly with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-program support.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Fordham
Online05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6, Concentration in English
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2009
Timeline
Child and Family Support Coordinator
The Treehouse Foundation
03.2023 - Current
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
07.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Intern
Community Services Institute
08.2021 - 08.2022
Therapeutic Mentor
Community Services Institute
08.2019 - 08.2022
Youth Education Coordinator
AmeriCorps/TerraCorps
08.2018 - 08.2020
Classroom Teacher
Thomas M. Balliet Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Therapeutic Mentor
Community Services Institute
03.2016 - 01.2017
Classroom Teacher
MLK Jr. Charter School of Excellence
08.2015 - 03.2016
Special Education Paraprofessional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
11.2014 - 07.2015
Environmental Educator and Camp Co-Director
Mohonk Preserve
04.2014 - 11.2014
Assistant Program Manager
Saint John Bosco CFS
10.2013 - 11.2014
Community Vocation Integration Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of San Diego
06.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Fordham
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6, Concentration in English
State University of New York At New Paltz
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