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Sarah Jones

Bloomington

Summary

Dedicated professional with a proven track record at Addus, enhancing family well-being through comprehensive support and effective behavioral interventions. Skilled in parenting education and goal setting, I excel in creating positive outcomes in challenging environments. Expertise in client education and a knack for fostering strong relationships underscore my commitment to improving lives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Specialist

Addus
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
  • Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
  • Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
  • Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.

Personal Assistant

IDHS
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Helped client with cerebral palsy through her morning routine. Dressed, fed, helped to the bathroom.

Paraprofessional

McLean County Schools
06.2018 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw students with disabilities in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Job shadowed students in the community.

Pharmacy Technician

Jewel Osco Pharmacy
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
05-2004

Skills

  • Parenting education
  • Behavioral support
  • Client education
  • Goal setting
  • Home visits

Timeline

Family Support Specialist

Addus
02.2023 - 01.2025

Personal Assistant

IDHS
06.2021 - 09.2023

Paraprofessional

McLean County Schools
06.2018 - 03.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Jewel Osco Pharmacy
04.2017 - 09.2018

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Heartland Community College
Sarah Jones