Jennifer Fuller
Chicago
Summary
Highly-motivated Mother with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
Mothercare
Chicago
09.2021 - Current
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Family Service Specialist/case manager
Addus HealthCare, Inc.
Charleston
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Work with families in crisis through DCFS and various State contracts
- Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records and court testimony
- Prepare and sign client progress reports on a monthly basis: Scheduled dates and units of service
- Specific goals/issues to be addressed for each client.
- Documentation as to whether each appointment was successful or missed
- Reports of progress for each identified goal
- Recommendations for future service
- Report all child abuse and neglect
- Attend all mandated trainings
- Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, utilizing effective resources
- Supervised visitation / Unsupervised visitation Provide transportation for parent and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation.
- Observe all interaction of visitation, parent and child behaviors and redirect according to parenting needs and parent / child behaviors
- Help families locate housing throughout the local areas. Housing could include public government housing, private rent, or shelter care
- Assist clients with finding jobs and community resources
- The goal of services for intact families is to support the family and prevent the placement of the child(ren) out of the home
Teacher Aide
ERBA Head Start
Mattoon
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assisted with maintaining orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth, health and safety.
Shelter Worker/Advocate
Hope of East Central Illinois
Charleston
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Counseled clients on a variety of topics including job search strategies, budgeting techniques, and housing options.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations related to health, safety, and well-being of shelter guests.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to individuals in need of assistance.
- Educated volunteers on proper procedures related to working within a shelter environment.
- Assisted with the intake process by gathering information from clients and verifying eligibility for services.
- Actuated emergency protocols in response to any potential danger or threat posed within the facility.
- Facilitated weekly group activities focused on relationship building and life skills development.
- Collaborated with case managers regarding client progress towards goals set forth in their individual service plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client data using appropriate software programs.
Assistant Manager
Upward Bound
Chicago
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Encourage and helped prepare high school students for college
- Chaperoned the students during college prep classes and college tours
- Delivered motivational presentations to encourage college enrollment
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to youth participants.
- Set and maintained calendars, bulletin boards, and attendance records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- Childcare provider
- Child & Family Counseling
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Social Work
- Case Management
- Organizational Skills
- Autism Experience
- Office Experience
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Special Education
- Child Protective Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Mental Health Counseling
- Typing
- ICD-10
- CPT coding
- Medical billing/coding
- Medical terminology
- Management
- Leadership
- Humanitarian Skills
- Civil Engagement and Volunteerism
- Active listening
Certification
CPR/First Aid, 09/01/19, 09/30/22
Mandated Reporter
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Stay at Home Mom
Mothercare
09.2021 - Current
Family Service Specialist/case manager
Addus HealthCare, Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2020
Teacher Aide
ERBA Head Start
08.2019 - 12.2019
Shelter Worker/Advocate
Hope of East Central Illinois
12.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant Manager
Upward Bound
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University