jessica waddell

* Teach, assist, and model behaviors and skills that enable clients to participate as fully as possible in normal activities of daily life; assist in the development and implementation of goals set by and for the clients * Assist clients with daily activities, personal hygiene, proper medication administration and treatment specific goals * Engage clients in social interaction with housemates, staff, and the community * Observe, respond, and report any behavioral and medical incidents and concerns according to agency policy

* Assisting in confidential caseload of probationers/parolees including entry paperwork, substance abuse tests, monthly reports, employment verification, community service verification, etc * conducting in-house, home, and ACI visits with probationers/parolees * observation of pre-trial, trial, and arraignment of probationers/parolees in Providence District Court

* Assist in solicitation, intake, organization, and communication with IIRI donors and sponsors * planning and organization of the 90th anniversary honorary events including press releases, securing donor funding, distributing mailings,etc * writing compony sponsorship grants from local companies such as Bank Newport, Centreville Bank, etc. Special Skills: Sage Fundraising 50 software

Assisted with preparation and intake of incoming refugees from various countries. Tasks included but were not limited to home and utility set up, verification and application of government documents, data entry and upkeep, interacting hands on with both refugees, staff workers, business and government personel.

* successfully maintain a 400 client caseload * confidentially maintain client identifying information, medical records and other personal information * successfully request and obtain client treatment/medical records * accurately review medical documentation requires for pre-hearing memos * maintain routine contact with client and attorneys regarding the details and viability of claims * successfully communicate with the Office of Disability and Review (ODAR) and Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the monitoring of cases pre-hearing as well as post-hearing development * Experience with: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Adobe Acrobat, Needles Software, SSA Government website, ERE Files/Submissions

Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP, is a full-service regional law firm offering high-quality legal services in an innovative, cost-effective manner. With fully staffed offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York, and attorneys admitted to practice in every New England state and New York, we provide our clients with consistent, personalized representation throughout the Northeast. The firm maintains a standing commitment to excellence and a constant quest to exceed client expectations. We believe the success of every engagement depends upon the quality of the interpersonal relationship between the attorney and the client.

* manage a 400 client caseload * confidentially maintain client identifying information, medical records and other personal information * complete and submit Social Security Disability applications, appeals, and required documentation prior to required deadlines * verbal liaison between claimants and Social Security offices/personnel * extensive clerical duties including heavy phone work, filing, generating documents, mass mailings, client and legal correspondence * experience with: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Adobe Acrobat, Needles Software, SSA government website

Foundations in Rehabilitative Counseling Medical & Psychological Disability Cultural & Psychosocial Disability Counseling & Personality Theory Developmental Issues in Counseling Vocational Evaluation & Assessment Psychology of the Group Process Counseling & Rehabilitation in Mental Health Substance Abuse in Rehabilitation/Mental Health Counseling Activities and Societies: Barbara O'Rourke '51 Endowed Scholarship Fund Recepient, Fall 2013

Anthropology of Human Rights Population Studies Globalization & Cultural Dynamics Writing for Professionals Sociology of Marriages and Families Deviant Behavior Sociology of the Internet Social Theory/Research Methods Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality Race and Ethnic Relations Social Problems in Race, Class, and Gender Workshop in Domestic Violence Analysis