Special Education Rehabilitation Counselor
Resume:
Jeanette Dryer *****************@*****.*** • 310-***-****
Human Services Case Manager www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-dryer com • Las Vegas, NV Qualifications Summary
Advanced-degree career educator with stackable micro credentials, emphasizing a strong interdisciplinary connection between the human services case management approach and relevant secondary education methods. Naturally compassionate academic professional keeping vulnerable children out of harm's way, and helping families get assistance, each are essential personal traits to both career paths, making the teacher role well-suited to careers in social service, leaving an important impact that lasts a lifetime for each person helped. Hospice Comfort Care
Hospice Care Skills-Based Volunteer
Master of Science in Social Work
Gerontology Coursework
Behavioral and Psychosocial Counseling
Mental Health Qualified Associate
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Training
Special Day Class Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, Division of Special Education—25-year tenure Treatment Plan Reviews
High Proficiency in Language of Medical Necessity
Activities of Daily Living Assessments and Strategy
Master of Science in Education
Behavioral Health Case Management
Master of Science in Social Work
Activities of Daily Living Assessments and Strategy
School Counselor, Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Special Education—25-year tenure
Vegas Cares, LLC, Las Vegas, NV 2016 – 2020
Qualified Mental Health Associate
Render services to select clients as an active multidisciplinary team member. Executed key components of comprehensive treatment plans designed for individual client conditions such as developmental, social anxiety, and situations including food insecurities and housing instability. Conduct assessments and implemented strategy related to basic activities of daily living (BADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), Perform important ADL review to help define and ensure appropriate care support. Leverage skilled language of medical necessity to successfully defend client’s care during social work treatment plan reviews. Help clients gain skills and learn behaviors that put them on the path to holistic wellness through individual therapy, psychosocial evaluations, behavioral counseling, and other therapy services.
Comfort Hospice Care, Las Vegas, NV 2015 – 2016
Hospice Care Skills-Based Volunteer (SBV)
Attracted to hospice care through geriatric training certification, naturally serving to make a positive difference with aging seniors in need. Scheduled regular visits with end-of-life patients and caregivers to offer friendship, socialization, respite care and non-medical support. Maintained privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Only disclosed information necessary to perform the job function. Established and maintained appropriate boundaries, well- grounded and employing good common sense. Ensured patients maintain dignity at end-of-life by ensuring patient received respectful clinical, personal, emotional, and spiritual care needed. Page 2 2
Nevada Parents Encouraging Parents, Parents Empowering Parents, and 2015 – 2016 Parents Educating Professionals (PEP)
Skills-Based Volunteer
Applied career education and decades of teacher expertise to the only statewide Parent Training and Information Center for families with emotional and physical health challenges and the professionals who support them. Assisted at-promise youth and children with disabilities reimagine their possibilities, not to accept default, and help influence their minds as game-changers, future leaders, innovators, and movers. Supported high-quality early interventions, skill-building, encouragement and empowerment support to parents and families with special needs and children with unique challenges. Applied SBV to positively impact focus groups, task forces, committee meetings, and the overall community. Key contributor in educating young children, their educators, and caretakers about bullying prevention, disabilities awareness, and inclusion through the art of puppetry. Organization recognized in 2015 by United States Senate and officially on Congressional Record during tenure.
East Valley Family Services, Las Vegas, NV 2015 – 2016 Skills-Based Volunteer
Leveraged geriatric certification training, career education and professional development to bring notable value to a variety of programs targeting seniors, children, and families in need. Aided aging seniors to become and remain self- sufficient, healthy, and socially responsible. Delivered geriatric assessments and care management, ensuring resources and support needs were met through senior commodities and respite programs. Supervised clients and documented behavioral problems and strengths as an SBV mental health associate. Additional Experience
Los Angeles Unified School District, Division of Special Education, CA Special Day Class Teacher, School Counselor
1988—2013
Education
Master of Science in Social Work
Barry University, Miami, FL
Master of Science in Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
American University, Washington, DC
Certifications and Professional Training
Mental Health Qualified Associate, NV
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counseling, Southern Nevada Counseling Service, Las Vegas, NV Southern Nevada Counseling Service, Las Vegas, NV
IEP Special Education Process Workshop, University of California, Davis, CA: Certificate-Gerontology Mt. St. Mary’s College: Certificate-Administrative Services California Lutheran University
IEP Special Education Process
Embracing Diversity
Safe & Respectful Learning
Aversive Interventions- Physical & Mechanical Restraints Abuse, Intimidation & Harassment Awareness
Americans with Disabilities
Family Privacy and Family Medical Leave Acts
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Counselor Skills for Medicaid Clients Child & Elderly Abuse Detection
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