Stephen Jennes
Cookeville,TN
Summary
To obtain a position to utilize my work experience in the field of Intellectual Disabled/Autistic persons and Mental Health. My goal is to use my skills in this field in aiding individuals as required by the position obtained following regulations set by the governing body. Known for adaptability and reliability, with key skills including information gathering and analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant County Director Putnam County
Pacesetters, Inc
06.2017 - 10.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the residential program of Putnam County
- Responsible for oversight of RS/TS for Putnam County
- Worked with Behavior Analysts closely to aid in monitoring Behavior Plans and overall persons supported
- In charge of Human Rights Issues
- ECF Trainer
- Person Centered Trainer as a Leader
- Communicated with individuals conservators as needed or as wanted by conservator
- Aided in staffing for county residences with DSPs, HMs and RS/TS
- Active member of individuals circle meetings
- Worked closely with Quality Assurance Liaisons to meet the needs of the individuals as developed through the ISP
- Worked closely with ISC’s to develop and meet the needs of the individuals served
- Works with Quality Assurance Liaisons to ensure proper billing for services rendered for the county
- Worked with REMC to ensure that all aspects of investigations are completed
- Worked with Human Resources to ensure that agency policy is carried through
- Attended residential house team meetings to ensure direct care staff understand the needed of the county and to understand the needs of the direct care staff
- Had to work shifts in the residence due to staffing crisis as needed
DDPS
The Caring Community of CT, Inc
07.1985 - 06.2018
- Responsible for developing ADL program and progress reports
- Responsible for developing consumer positive behavior programs and progress reports
- Overseeing direct care staff in the implementation of residential life
- Training direct care staff in implementation of programs
- Active member of agency ID Team
- Works with dually diagnosed consumer including forensic consumers
- Develops consumer yearly plans, goals and objectives
- Prepares agency facilities for licensure by State of Connecticut DDS
- PMT Instructor
- Van/Fire Safety Instructor
- Deals with State of Connecticut DDS Case Managers
- Deals with consumer guardians and families
- Works with medical consultants to ensure proper health care
Selectman
Town of Franklin, CT
11.1991 - 11.1993
- Responsible for running the business of the town
Education
BA - History, Sociology, Russian History
Westfield State
Westfield, MA01-1985
Skills
- Program management
- Community engagement
- Computer Skill
- Staff supervision
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Assistant County Director Putnam County
Pacesetters, Inc
06.2017 - 10.2024
Selectman
Town of Franklin, CT
11.1991 - 11.1993
DDPS
The Caring Community of CT, Inc
07.1985 - 06.2018
BA - History, Sociology, Russian History
Westfield State
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