Klassic K. Jackson
Vineland
Summary
Family Service Specialist 1 for the Division of Child Protection & Permanency under the Department of Children & Families; with over 12 years of experience. Started as a Family Service Specialist 2, and was promoted to a Family Service Specialist 1. I currently handle high-risk and critical cases; providing support and services to individuals facing emotional/mental health, behavioral, criminal, and substance abuse issues. Collaborate with community service providers/programs, local police departments, Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, probation/parole, and NJ Courts to assist families on my caseload. Wealth of experiences make me confident in possessing necessary qualifications to excel in this position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Spec. 1
Division of Child Protection & Permanency
10.2012 - Current
- Ensure children’s safety, well-being, and permanency
- Investigate allegations of abuse & neglect
- Complete monthly home visits; announced & unannounced
- Request collaterals
- Assess & assist families with their needs; provide recommended services
- Teaming with families and service providers
- Facilitate parent/child visits
- Complete court reports/ discovery
- Attend court proceedings
- Documenting case information within policy timeframes
Case Manager
B.I. Incorporated
02.2012 - 09.2012
- Manage caseload of parolees.
- Administer LSI-R assessments.
- Make client schedules and specify all approved activities based on sentencing information.
- Monitor client compliance with alcohol and/or drug counseling when required.
- Perform breath analysis and drug screens.
- Report all program violations to Parole.
- Facilitate psycho-educational/ behavior modification groups each week.
- Document client’s attendance, participation, and progress in the program.
Residential Counselor
Center for Family Services
12.2010 - 09.2012
- Supervise, teach, and counsel troubled youth ages 14-19.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
Intern
Law Offices of Henry L. Warner
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Responsible for picking up discovery packages from the prosecutor’s office.
- Assisted in reviewing discovery packages of clients and researching court cases on West Law that would be relevant in defending them.
- Attended superior court hearings.
- Filed and organized paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA12-2009
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJ05-2007
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Family Service Spec. 1
Division of Child Protection & Permanency
10.2012 - Current
Case Manager
B.I. Incorporated
02.2012 - 09.2012
Residential Counselor
Center for Family Services
12.2010 - 09.2012
Intern
Law Offices of Henry L. Warner
06.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Rowan College At Gloucester County
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