Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

JACQUELYNN K. JEFFERSON ** Best Drive Apt# ***

864-***-**** sl9oby@r.postjobfree.com Greenville, SC 29611

My enclosed resume details an employment history that reflects a commitment to caring for people of all ages and circumstances. I would like to continue to offer my skills in a position where this commitment and compassion will benefit others.

Though I enjoy helping anyone who needs assistance, my most rewarding work is when I positively impact others and equip them for success. As you will see from my enclosed resume, I have extensive experience working in a customer-focused environment that has enables me to gain a wealth of knowledge with working with different types of people. In addition, I have excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills that I am confident that will assist with the function and growth of your organization. I assure you that whatever role I find myself, I am capable of managing multiple assignments effectively to ensure smoothly running department operations.

If you have a place for me in your organization, I would like to meet with you to discuss the potential for employment. Please contact me to arrange an interview.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

JACQUELYNN K. JEFFERSON

JACQUELYNN K. JEFFERSON 15 Best Drive Apt# 701

864-***-**** sl9oby@r.postjobfree.com Greenville, SC 29611

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Goal-oriented individual possessing exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in human services and counseling. Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. Group facilitator with expertise in anger management, conflict resolution, goal setting, problem solving and active listening. Experienced with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Human Services and Resources 2004

Anderson College Anderson, SC

Associate of Arts Degree 1991

Anderson College Anderson, SC

EXPERIENCE

Department of Social Services Greenville, SC

Human Services Specialist II 10/08-09/10

• Performed specialized case management in the areas of child welfare services including but not limited to the areas of protective and preventive services for children and families.

• Conducted intake, screening, investigation, and assessment of reported child abuse and neglect

• Conducted monthly home visits as required by agency policy

• Represented the agency in Court which may include providing testimony.

• Maintained accurate case records of assessment, activities, and plans; writes summaries, reports, letters, and memos.

• Engages families to assess child safety and to make plans that best meet the safety, well being, and permanency needs of their children.

• Offered assistance to children and families by helping them deal with their psychological and social problems

Pendleton Place Children's Shelter Greenville, SC

Child Care Specialist 07/09-07/10

• Completed required reports and documentation accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.

• Engaged, observed and monitored client activities.

• Assisted the clients in learning and following the unit rules and understanding client rights and responsibilities.

• Identified potential issues with clients that require intervention or referral (e.g. suicidal tendencies, substance abuse, child abuse, violent tendencies, eating disorders, obesity, diseases, etc.).

Youth Advocacy Program Greenville, SC

Therapeutic Support Specialist 12/07-11/08

• Provide one-to-one attention to severely emotionally disturbed children or adolescents.

• Manage client in crisis by using de-escalation techniques, including therapeutic physical intervention and by modeling effective social skills and anger management strategies.

• Assist in identifying specific triggers that lead to emergence or escalation of the client’s behavioral problems.

• Participate in development of treatment plans collaboratively with families and treatment team.

• Complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

SHARE Head Start Travelers Rest, SC

Family Advocate 12/05-09/08

• Assist families in the development of Family Partnership Goals and other necessary follow up.

• Maintain monthly contacts i.e. - phone calls, group activity, home visits, and classroom visits to promote partnership and provide for regular communication

• Document home visits with reports, prepare and distribute follow-up packets containing additional resource information on medical and social services, parenting skills, and other germane information

• Provides appropriate referrals for emergency assistance, crisis intervention, assist with assessing health care systems, dental providers, nutritional referrals, and mental health referrals

• Complete progress reports and periodic evaluations on clients Maintains case files with strict client confidentiality in an objective and professional manner

Springbrook Behavioral Health Travelers Rest, SC

Lead Mental Health Associate 11/99-07/07

• Delivered care to children and adolescents of all ages and demonstrated knowledge of age- specific developmental tasks gained through training and experience

• Coordinated the weekend activities of children and adolescents with emotional and mental health issues

• Provided ongoing support, guidance and role modeling

• Facilitated children and adolescents improvement in the areas of personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior

• Aided staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, and recreational games

Upstate Dialysis Center (DaVita) Greenville, SC

Dialysis Technician 08/97-04/04

• Performed procedures of dialysis under the direction of an RN or LPN

• Participated in the development of patient care plans.

• Monitored patients, medical records, and equipments during the treatmen

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