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Nikkel Jessee

Lincoln,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable foster-adoptive parent, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foster Care Provider

Christian Family Care Agency
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Promoted healthy relationships among family members through effective communication practices and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
  • Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
  • Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
  • Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.

Foster Care Provider

Koinonia Family Services
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Promoted healthy relationships among family members through effective communication practices and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
  • Communicated effectively with biological parents as appropriate to facilitate reunification efforts when possible.
  • Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
  • Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History And Religion

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
04.2024

Skills

  • Educational Support
  • Safety Planning
  • Nutrition Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Boundaries setting
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Effective communication
  • Stress management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Child development knowledge
  • Record keeping
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making abilities
  • Time management
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Family Support

Certification

AZ Foster License #8247030

CA Foster License

3.0 credits Biblical Principles for Parenting

2.5 credits Dealing with Stress

8.5 credits Child Focused

8.5 credits Parent Focused

1.5 credits Removed Screening

2.0 credits Orientation

24 credit hours Parenting for Safety and Permanence Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting

Timeline

Foster Care Provider

Christian Family Care Agency
12.2016 - 12.2019

Foster Care Provider

Koinonia Family Services
02.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts - History And Religion

Liberty University

AZ Foster License #8247030

CA Foster License

3.0 credits Biblical Principles for Parenting

2.5 credits Dealing with Stress

8.5 credits Child Focused

8.5 credits Parent Focused

1.5 credits Removed Screening

2.0 credits Orientation

24 credit hours Parenting for Safety and Permanence Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting

Nikkel Jessee