Jennifer Heller
Email: ********@**************.***
Address:
City: Dixon
State: IL
Zip: 61021
Country: USA
Phone: 815-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from National Louis University, Chicago IL 1/2001 to 10/2012 (Behavioral Science)
High School Dipolma from Sauk Valley Community College, Chicago IL 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
Highlights
Verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in a clinical setting
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications
Proficient writing skills
Ability to de-escalate clients in another vulnerable emotional state
Excellent organizational skills
Time management
Mobility assistance
Understands medical procedures
CPR/AED certification
Understanding of diverse communities
Excellent analytical skills
Critical thinker
Attention to detail
Leadership abilities
Client-focused
Self-motivated
Change management
Excellent team player and community builder
Budget analysis
Meets/exceeds goals
Team liaison
Attention to detail
Meeting minutes
Sound decision maker
Competent ASL signer
Trained in Kronos Time keeping
Accomplishments
Protective Services
Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual.
Supervision
Supervised team of fifteen staff members.
Reporting
Documented and resolved staffing issues which led to the decrease in behaviors in the home.
Staffing
Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
Creative Problem Solving:
Resolved issues through the home by listening followed by adjusting.
Turned a negative budget into a positive budget.
Human Resources
Reduced employee turnover .
Experience
October 2006 to Current
Kreider Services Dixon, IL
Community Living Supervisor II
Community Living Supervisor II
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their concerns. Provided a safe and comfortable environment to adults with Autism and Developmental disabilities. Meet with parents and or guardians on a yearly basis to develop a plan that meets each individual's needs.
Supervise the In-Home Support Staff on client medical issues, behavioral issues and written reports for each case. Maintain training records for each staff, ensuring staff are updated yearly. Review incoming incident reports, educate staff if needed. Counsel staff on areas of concern.
Attend meetings and trainings necessary for professional development and as required by the agency or its funding sources.
January 2003 to October 2006
Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living Rock Falls, IL
Resource Coordinator
Maintain a caseload of approx. 50 persons with disabilities. Commute throughout 5 counties, meeting the needs of consumers. Provide community outreach and education. Work with government agencies to assist consumers in obtaining assistance.
General office skills, data entry
Education
2013 National Louis University Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science Behavioral Science
Currently Attending
[4.0] GPA
Coursework in Behavioral Science
2003 Sauk Valley Community College Dixon, IL
Associate of Applied Science Human Services
Affiliations
Reading
Traveling
Dining
Movies
Sewing
Hobby Farming