Jólee Vandehey

Currently: Substitute Teacher (K-8th grade).

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher - Arlington Heights Christian School.

(2023-2024)

Education and Training. - Classroom Teacher.

(requires 15 CEUs per year).

(Pre-K through 8th grades)

Teacher (5+ years)

• Substitute Teacher for K-8th Grades.
• Classroom Teacher, 1st-8th Grades
• Preschool Teacher

(Early childhood education, with previous experience of over 8 years.)

• Establish rapport with clients, maintaining consistent working relationships, and meeting the needs of the families I worked with.
• Home screenings, reports, assessments, and quality assurance processes.
• Interconnect children and families. To establish support.
• Support continual compliance through policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated potential adoptive homes using established criteria, ensuring child safety and well-being as top priorities.
• Maintained compliance to state regulations by keeping updated on pertinent laws and requirements.
• Developed clear guidelines for prospective parents, outlining expectations and responsibilities throughout the adoption process.
• Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information, maintaining secure records management practices.
• Supported families during post-placement visits, monitoring child adjustment and providing guidance as needed.
• Integrity, with consistency in confidentiality, as required by government law and regulations.
• Provide court-related services.
• Completed the required training and certifications, as requested.
• Team building and training for the team or parents (parent training), as requested.

• Direct, volunteer staff and run operations for the first Mobile Ultrasound in Oregon
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Staffing, training, and development focused on interviewing, hiring, and management. (My Roles): Director, Pregnancy Counselor, and Parent Trainer.
• Family advocacy & adoption options

• Public Relations Director
• Communications and support liaison for adoptive families
• Media release and social media expansion
• Newsletter updates and organization of adoption seminars
• Inquiries and ongoing adoptive family support - Generate new leads through social media, fundraisers, training, seminars, and community social forums
• Community awareness events, and church sponsorships (large donors)
• Birth Parent Counselor & Advocate
• Advocate for waiting children to prospective families and current waiting families
• Aid in paperwork process with birth parents and adoptive parents
• Case work and follow up
• Home and hospital visits
• Liaison between adoptive families, agencies, and birth parents
• Home observations

• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
• Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
• Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.