Jason Burgess

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Louisville, KY 40291

502-***-****

acfa3j@r.postjobfree.com

As an applicant I am looking to forward my career growth utilizing the skills I have developed in previous

endeavors. These skills include organization, time management, interpersonal communications, targeted writing,

and supervisory experience. I aim to transition my skill set into a new career field that will allow growth and

further opportunities for challenging undertakings and learning.

Career Highlights

In working in the social service field for just under 5 years, I have been able to interact and help children and

families in my area. I have supervised teams, lead treatment meetings, participated in hiring, and planned

ongoing treatment for clients. In my current position I assist foster parents and children in receiving the best

care available, advocating for children who tend to get lost in the shuffle, preparing monthly status reports for

clients with are delivered to state agencies and courts, and providing content for the organization's blog and

various events throughout the year.

Experience

FAMILY ARK, Jeffersonville, IN November 2012-Present

Foster Care Case Manager

• Remain in regular contact with 15-20 foster children placed in foster homes. Provide case management

and behavior modification services and planning.

• Participate in IEP, case review, and clinical meetings to ensure clients are receiving best possible care

and have a permanency plan that fits their needs.

• Organize paperwork involved with child's case, including paperwork for proper payment from state,

treatment plans, monthly status reports to state workers and courts, and contributing content for the

organization's blog and events.

BROOKLAWN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES, Louisville, KY July 2009-November 2012

Team Leader/Milieu Supervisor

• Promoted to position in April 2011, served as Shift Supervisor from January 2010 to promotion and

in a direct care role prior to that.

• Supervise Milieu staff of 12-15 employees.

• Treatment planning, discharge planning, state and organization documentation for each resident and

milieu.

Education

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Bowling Green, KY

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2007

Bachelor of Arts in English, 2007

Skills

Computer-Experience with word processing programs, email, Excel, etc.

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Detail oriented and organized.

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Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

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Analytical thinker and interest in varying fields.

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References

Available upon request.

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