Jennifer Garrison

Experience

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  Arms of Hope

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2020

  Residential Case Manager

  + Residential Care Case Manager for children/teens living in the General Residential Operation + Supervised houseparents to ensure normalcy standards and the rights of a child in care were being upheld in the cottages + Completed placement paperwork, intake documentation, individual admission assessments, incident reports, Plans of Service, case notes, & discharge reports + Ensured that medical, dental, and vision exams were up to date + Provided structure, nurture, and natural consequences acting as the primary disciplinarian to the residents in care + Worked as the liaison to the school + Kept client charts in compliance with minimum standards for the State of Texas + Communicated with parents/guardians/CPS/Juvenile Detention involved in planning and implementing goals for the resident + Provided support for families with reunification as the ultimate goal, such as connecting with a family therapist and TBRI resources + Intake coordinator- managed applications, interviews, and placement process + Taught life skills classes to prepare clients for adulthood + Trained as an MAB (Managing Aggressive Behavior) instructor + ROPES challenge course facilitator Show less

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  Promise House

  May 2020 - Oct 2021

  Transitional Living Program Manager