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Lana Jones

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Experienced Professional Leader with expertise in trauma and abuse, specializing in supporting children and youth. Demonstrated punctuality and a passion for making positive impacts on diverse community members' lives. Extensive knowledge of resources to aid families in rebuilding after experiencing trauma or abuse.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Kansas City, MO
09.2024 - Current
  • Teach K-8th grade in English, Math, Reading, and English while the primary teacher is out.out
  • Enforce Diversity in the classroom and educate students on daily assignments
  • Learn student’s behaviors and managing conflict when it arises
  • Always Understand and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Follow lesson plans from the classroom teacher and continue the learning process for the class
  • Relate to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to begin and/or develop their own relationship with God through sacraments and scripture, and challenging them to love others
  • A role model of Christian love, faith, truthfulness and virtue

Children’s Division Social Service Supervisor

State of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducts detailed case studies, evaluates social, economic, and environmental factors; and provides staff with treatment and placement recommendations for children and youth.
  • Conducted interviews with victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect.
  • Provides assistance to staff through the performance of diagnostic and assessment services for the development and implementation of treatment, placement, and service plans.
  • Generated periodic reports on practice standards, staff progress, and development milestones for assigned team
  • Manages and supervises 6 direct reports to ensure completion of assignments and schedules.
  • Monitors personnel to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as outlined in the Child Welfare Manual.

Child Abuse and Neglect Investigator

State of Missouri
Raytown, MO
06.2020 - 12.2023
  • Launched investigations into incidents of child abuse and neglect, offering personalized preservation and reunification interventions for families by their specific requirements.
  • Facilitated the submission of referrals for various long-term services including intensive in-home services, sexual abuse trauma therapy, and behavior therapy

Campus Safety Officer

Park University
Parkville, MO
01.2017 - 06.2020
  • Ensured compliance with university regulations and policies, specifically regarding parking and traffic
  • Ensure compliance with theJeanne Clery Act by maintaining current officer log
  • Managed routine tasks related to guiding vehicular or pedestrian movement efficiently
  • Maintained effective communication with staff through the use of radio equipment, ensuring comprehensive reporting on accidents and Student Campus Disputes.

Commercial Vehicle Inspector

State of Missouri
Lees Summit, MO
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Enforcing Federal and State Commercial Vehicle Regulations, while also Inspecting and Weighing Vehicles carrying freight
  • Providing Customer Service to OTR Drivers and Local drivers who haul goods and produce

Site Security Supervisor

Securitas
Kansas City, MO
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Ensured effective protection of private property by providing oversight and supervision to a team of security officers.
  • Implement safety measures to prevent potential hazards within the premises.
  • Assisted with granting access to authorized personnel in emergencies
  • Managed payroll records and tracked attendance for security personnel

Transportation Security Officer

Akal Security
Kansas City, MO
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Played a key role in ensuring safe airplane travel and passenger well-being
  • Maintained alertness while utilizing different types of modern screening technology and devices for preventing threats at the airport.
  • Streamlined the management of entry and exit points at checkpoints
  • Continuously maintained focus and awareness despite working in a stressful environment.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to identify and address security threats

Loss Prevention Detective

TJ Maxx
Kansas City, MO
05.2014 - 09.2015
  • Conducted investigations on both internal cases of dishonest associates and external cases related to shrink from civilian theft.
  • Implemented preventive measures for innovative theft occurrences, led store wide meetings, apprehended shoplifters

Supervising Lieutenant

Unigaurd
Kansas City, MO
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Organized 95% of all facility security request and maintained card access control
  • Conducted parking patrol and issued parking violations
  • Supervised and trained security officers on the current policies and procedures

Education

Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration, with a concentration in Project Management

Park University
Parkville, MO
12.2018

Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice ~Suma Cum Laude

National American University
Kansas City, MO
11.2014

Skills

  • Experienced in Microsoft Office/Outlook
  • Great Communicator
  • Experienced presenter and Mentor

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

St. Charles Borromeo Parish
09.2024 - Current

Children’s Division Social Service Supervisor

State of Missouri
12.2023 - Current

Child Abuse and Neglect Investigator

State of Missouri
06.2020 - 12.2023

Campus Safety Officer

Park University
01.2017 - 06.2020

Site Security Supervisor

Securitas
08.2016 - 01.2017

Commercial Vehicle Inspector

State of Missouri
05.2016 - 08.2017

Transportation Security Officer

Akal Security
09.2015 - 05.2016

Loss Prevention Detective

TJ Maxx
05.2014 - 09.2015

Supervising Lieutenant

Unigaurd
06.2013 - 05.2014

Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration, with a concentration in Project Management

Park University

Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice ~Suma Cum Laude

National American University
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