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Ludonna Jackson

Lee's Summit,MO

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Summary

Thoughtful provider of education, housing and medical services across language barriers with careful consideration of cultural norms and varying individual needs. Highly organized provider for up to 25 clients at one time from diverse backgrounds. Socially nimble client advocate with rich career history supporting victims of abuse, individuals experiencing homelessness and pregnant women, and children.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2020

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Flexible Staffing
Kansas City, MO
01.2020 - Current
  • Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Take over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Take notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.

Family Development Specialist/Adoption Coordinator

Catholic Charities Of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Kansas City, MO
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Conduct and document intakes on individuals and families.
  • Provided case management services,including enrollment in public benefits, goal setting, and education servies to clients and their families.
  • Provide aid with housing, transportation, medical expenses, clothing, emergency assistance, food, and other identified client needs, as funding allowed.
  • Provided education for pregnant women, and new mothers.
  • Adhere to HIPAA requirements in regard to handling of client protected health information.
  • Works collaboratively with staff to ensure holistic team services are provided and families are supported throughout adoption process.
  • Maintains accurate hard copy and electronic files for adoptive families.
  • Assists families with paperwork for home study services.
    Conducted and coordinated requests for family criminal background checks for local families.
    Communicates with Social Workers regarding home study requirements and guidelines for each assigned family, including home study updates and amendments.
  • Communicates frequently with all Adoption staff regarding status of adoptive families during any paperwork phase.

Youth Care Specialist (PRN)

EVERY CHILD'S HOPE
Raytown, MO
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Provide life skills instruction to youth aged 16-21 who live in the transitional living program for those who are homeless, runaway, and/or in the custody of the state by executing hands-on individual and group learning opportunities and activities.
  • Teach essential Life Skills that include: cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, fitness, time and money management, safety, etc.
  • Assist the youths in the employment process (i.e., researching, applying, interviewing and maintaining employment).
  • Provide comprehensive supervision and accountability of youth, as well as transportation to events consistent with the service plan as needed.
  • Responsible for the development of a positive, professional relationship and boundaries with youth.
  • Ensure that all youths under my care follow program rule compliance.

Guest Coordinator Hope Lodge (part-time)

American Cancer Society
Kansas City, MO
10.2014 - 12.2016
  • Organized and completed paperwork, computer records and procedures for guest reservations, check-in registrations, orientations and check outs.
  • Taken appropriate actions to ensure guests adherence to policies and procedures, including making appropriate referrals for management intervention in problem solving.
  • Served as advocate of diverse groups and focused on meeting their underlying needs.
  • Proactively and assertively addressed issues that may arise.

Section 8 Homeownership Coordinator

Oklahoma City Housing Authority
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2005 - 10.2008
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Screen and evaluate participant households for program eligibility.
  • Coordinated and presented bi-monthly homeownership classes as well as regular group support meeting.
  • Established individualized family action plans and track participant progress toward their progress toward their plan.
  • Acted as liaison between participants and special programs designed to promote self-sufficiency.
  • Partnered with approved housing counseling agencies and link approved housing counseling agencies and link program to businesses, banks, lending or financing agencies.
  • Documented all communication with participants and inputted information.

Child Welfare Specialist II

Department Of Human Services
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2000 - 05.2005
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Provided adoption services and case management for Children in DHS Custody.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Provided counseling information, referral and other appropriate serves.
  • Prepared court reports and attended weekly court hearings for children on caseload.

Skills

  • Group Instruction
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Client needs assessments
  • Family services
  • Client needs assessment
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Community Resources

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Flexible Staffing
01.2020 - Current

Family Development Specialist/Adoption Coordinator

Catholic Charities Of Kansas City-St. Joseph
10.2017 - 11.2018

Youth Care Specialist (PRN)

EVERY CHILD'S HOPE
11.2016 - 11.2017

Guest Coordinator Hope Lodge (part-time)

American Cancer Society
10.2014 - 12.2016

Section 8 Homeownership Coordinator

Oklahoma City Housing Authority
02.2005 - 10.2008

Child Welfare Specialist II

Department Of Human Services
09.2000 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services

University of Central Oklahoma

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