Denena Jackson

To acquire a position where I can apply my skills, training, and therapeutic experience to coordinate, monitor, and implement programs for individuals and families.

Site Director II - AlphaBEST Education

(2015-08)

• Supervises teachers and teachers' aides.
• Ensure school-age care program policies and procedures are adhered to by staff, parents, and students.
• Attend and conduct management meetings.
• Maintain attendance to ensure the teacher-to-student ratio adheres to the organization's policy.
• Update files to remain in compliance with state licensure requirements.
• Delegate staff responsibilities.

Direct Support Professional - Wall Residences

(2021-11)

• Provide supervision to individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.
• Provide telehealth services.
• Conducted assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling.
• Trained individuals in independent living skills, vocational development, social skills, and mental health awareness.
• Evaluated an individual's ability and readiness for employment and independent living through observation and assessments.
• Ensured that all agency documents are completed daily, monthly, quarterly, and as needed. Documents include daily log notes, medication administration records, incident reports, and fire drills.
• Participated as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administered prescribed medication.
• Ensured the protection of individuals' human rights.

Direct Support Professional - Dominion Youth Services

(2018-07 - 2022-04)

• Provide supervision to individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.
• Provide telehealth services.
• Conducted assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling.
• Trained individuals in independent living skills, vocational development, social skills, and mental health awareness.
• Evaluated an individual's ability and readiness for employment and independent living through observation and assessments.
• Ensured that all agency documents are completed daily, monthly, quarterly, and as needed. Documents include daily log notes, medication administration records, incident reports, and fire drills.
• Participated as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administered prescribed medication.
• Ensured the protection of individuals' human rights.

Site Director - Minnieland Academy

(2008-06 - 2015-08)

• Supervises teachers and teachers' aides.
• Ensure school-age care program policies and procedures are adhered to by staff, parents, and students.
• Attend and conduct management meetings.
• Maintain attendance to ensure the teacher-to-student ratio adheres to the organization's policy.
• Update files to remain in compliance with state licensure requirements.
• Delegate staff responsibilities.

Mental Health Therapist - Prince William County Community Service Board

(1987-01 - 2007-10)

• Provide supervision to individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.
• Provide telehealth services.
• Conducted assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling.
• Trained individuals in independent living skills, vocational development, social skills, and mental health awareness.
• Evaluated an individual's ability and readiness for employment and independent living through observation and assessments.
• Ensured that all agency documents are completed daily, monthly, quarterly, and as needed. Documents include daily log notes, medication administration records, incident reports, and fire drills.
• Participated as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Administered prescribed medication.
• Ensured the protection of individuals' human rights.

Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies - Faith Christian University and Schools (2005)