High School Support

Jennifer N. Martin *** Clapton Ct.

717-***-**** Mountville, PA, 17554

*************@*****.***

Education

Widener University- May 2014: Masters of Social Work

Relevant Courses: Treating Trauma, Working with Addicted People and their Families, Cognitive

Behavioral Interventions, Working with Families, Working with Individuals, Human Behavior in the

Social Environment, Working with Groups, and the Interpersonal Process.

Messiah College- May 2009: Psychology B.A. with a Concentration in Counseling

Relevant Courses: Counseling Theories, Counseling Techniques, Group Dynamics, Life Span

Development, History and Systems of Psychology, Personality Theories, Abnormal Psychology, Social

Justice and Social Change, and an internship at T.W. Ponessa and Associates as a TSS Worker.

Cocalico High School- June 2005: Graduated with Honors

Relevant Courses: Psychology, Biology, AP Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology.

Work History

Lancaster County Children and Youth Agency- February 2010 to Present: Senior Caseworker

Main Job Functions: Being aware of child welfare laws and regulations and able to apply them;

maintaining contact with clients and service providers for case management; maintaining case notes and

other paperwork as mandated by law; assessing family dynamics; interviewing adults, children, and

alleged perpetrators of child abuse; being aware of the court system and feeling comfortable testifying.

Special Skills Learned: How to work with hostile and mandated clients; how to confront clients and de-

escalate tense situations; teamwork; familiarity with services available in the community.

T.W. Ponessa- August 2009 to February 2010: Therapeutic Support Staff

Main Job Functions: Being a one on one support for children with developmental disabilities; being able

to work with the family, school, and an MT/BSC, to meet the needs of my client and work on a treatment

plan; utilize Applied Behavior Analysis to chart behaviors and recognize behavioral patterns, and to apply

consequences, or positive reinforcement to the child’s behavior as needed.

Special Skills Learned: Familiarity with several DSM-IV diagnoses, became familiar with local school

districts and their policies regarding para-professionals and how to work collaboratively with them.

Jennifer N. Martin 100 Clapton Ct.

717-***-**** Mountville, PA, 17554

*************@*****.***

Pennsylvania Counseling Services- January 2008 to October 2008: Respite Worker

Main Job Functions: To provide care and support for children with a developmental disability; to maintain

appropriate case notes for each contact with the child; to work collaboratively with the parents to help

meet their needs regarding child care and support.

Special Skills Learned: An understanding of how the child’s diagnosis can affect the entire family unit; an

understanding of several DSM-IV diagnoses; training on how to handle crisis situations.

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