Regina Jones
Rochelle,IL
Summary
Dedicated to enhancing physical, educational, social and emotional health of vulnerable populations. Proficient in preparing supplies, creating lesson plans and using age-appropriate methods to discuss important events. Seek to bring skills to new position within the human service field, and dedicated to being an asset.
Enthusiastic Human service professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of advocating , supporting and training in case managing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Human Services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adolescent Treatment Specialist
Focus House
02.2024 - Current
- Provide direct supervision and guidance to 5 to 9 youth placed in facility.
- Supervise and model appropriate daily living skills within their residence.
- Facilitate daily programming and group related to social, life, emotional, leisure, and relational skills.
- Thoroughly document all interactions, behaviors, and unusual incidents.
Residential Case Manager
Opportunity House Inc
10.2021 - Current
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective Implementation Strategies for a caseload of 16-25 clients.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Update personal plans and enter monthly progress notes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
05.2019 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and social skills leading by example.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
- Kept all areas neat, clean and properly sanitized.
- Managed safety and security of all children under care.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Cared for children ages 2 to 7 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
QIDP/RSC
Milestone,Inc
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Devised and implemented Individual care plans, utilizing ICF AND CILA programs, policies and procedures.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled Individuals.
- Worked closely with IDT of 6 to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Supported DSP's to enforce programs regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
- Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
- Delegated tasks to others on grooming team.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Paraprofessional
428 District
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted and mentor students in diverse groups reviewing lesson and resolving ways to handle emotional dilemmas.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and emotional support.
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teacher with student's classroom management documenting intellectual behaviors to improve effective learning environment.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to teacher.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Facilitated group sessions up to 14 students and provided one-on-one support.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, incentives and books.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies to assist vulnerable populations.
- Worked with autism students with intellectual disabilities using tailored behavioral plan.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
Home Health Aide
Platinum Care Group
03.2014 - 12.2018
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with head nurse to address concerns and protect each person from any harm
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Assist two clients daily to manage routine activities, safe and organized environment
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs intellectual and cognitive disabilities.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
- Oversaw class of 13 students when instructor was out of room
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
- Worked with autism student with cognitive delays using tailored behavioral plan
- Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Instructed students in 2 academic areas and 2 reading groups
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of unique students
Education
Master of Arts - Health And Human Services
Ashford University
San Diego, CA08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Services
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10.2018
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Group leadership
- Housekeeping
- Care Planning
- Organization
- Relationship development
- Meal planning and preparation
- Activities planning
- Childcare
- Problem resolution
- MS Office
- Needs assessment
- Home care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Fluent in English
- Patient and family advocacy
- Group and Individual Care
- Group Therapy
- Social Skills Development
- Behavioral assessment
- Recovery planning
- Life Skills Training
Certification
- Certified QIDP Training and ICAP Training, Milestone - November ,2020
- Direct Service Provider Training, Milestone- October,2020
- CPR and First Aid( Milestone ) Expire 2 yrs
- CPR and First Aid (Opportunity House) 2021
- CPI Training
- Ethic Training
- Certified QIDP Training Refresher- Opportunity House
May, 2022
Timeline
Adolescent Treatment Specialist
Focus House
02.2024 - Current
Residential Case Manager
Opportunity House Inc
10.2021 - Current
QIDP/RSC
Milestone,Inc
09.2020 - 02.2021
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
05.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
428 District
01.2018 - 08.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools
11.2015 - 06.2017
Home Health Aide
Platinum Care Group
03.2014 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Health And Human Services
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Services
Ashford University
- Certified QIDP Training and ICAP Training, Milestone - November ,2020
- Direct Service Provider Training, Milestone- October,2020
- CPR and First Aid( Milestone ) Expire 2 yrs
- CPR and First Aid (Opportunity House) 2021
- CPI Training
- Ethic Training
- Certified QIDP Training Refresher- Opportunity House
May, 2022
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