Manager Office

Jaclyn M. Mendyk

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Professional Summary

Dynamic Employment Specialist, trained in providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with severe

and persistent mental illness. Excellent knowledge of wellness and recovery concepts, evidenced-based practices,

and health and wellness concepts. USPRA Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner; Completed IPS

Supported Employment Course.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of psychological, rehabilitation, and counseling theories and principles.

In-depth knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations affecting individuals with disabilities.

Skilled in resume developing, mock interviewing, job search methods, networking.

Strong ability to apply principles of rehabilitation counseling; analyze and interpret medical, social,

psychological and educational data to develop an action plan based on that data.

Professional Experience

Employment Specialist Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Clifton, NJ, 11/13-Present

Assist clients obtain competitive, permanent employment in Passaic, Essex, and Hudson Counties

Provide vocational services such as assessments, job seeking skills training, career counseling

Evaluate work readiness; assist clients in identifying vocational barriers and formulate vocational plans

Administer/arrange vocational aptitude and interest tests; interpret tests to clients

Solicit jobs from local employers; research data on labor market and local demand conditions

Network within community to develop ongoing relationships with potential employers to identify and

assess hiring needs

Case Manager Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Clifton, NJ, 09/12-11/13

Managed caseloads; assisted to obtain proper benefits, i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, SSD, SSI

Developed rehabilitation plans with each client and tracked progress quarterly

Reduced client hospitalization recidivism rate by providing ongoing counseling supports

Maintained proper documentation by following all HIPAA and Medicaid regulations

Attended conferences and community event to promote agency mission

Office Manager Ken Koury Painting, LLC, Park Ridge, NJ, 04/11-09/12

Managed office independently; maintained communication with CEO, employees, customers, vendors

Operated accounting software to record, store, and analyze information; A/P & A/R

Performed payroll functions, such as maintained timekeeping information, processed/submitted payroll

Floor Manager/Stylist Regis Corporation, East Rutherford, NJ, 08/09-04/11

Increased sales by upselling products and packages; Decreased profit loss by managing inventory

Performed management duties such as updated employee records, paid bills, supervised personnel,

reconciled daily summaries of transactions to balance books

Education & Certifications

Certificate, IPS Supported Employment Course, 2014 Dartmouth College, NH

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, 2014 USPRA, USA

Dual BS, Psychology & Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 2012 Kean University & UMDNJ, NJ

Heartsaver CPR AED & Heartsaver First Aid, 2012 American Heart Association, USA

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