Jennifer Dyson Email & Phone Number

Albany, Georgia, United States

••Demonstrates proficiency, autonomy, and accountability in assuring patient care management needs are met from a well-coordinated interdisciplinary and collaborative perspective with the RN Care Manager and other members of the healthcare team.••Utilizes professional clinical social work skills to screen and assess patient and family needs for complex discharge planning, placement, education, referrals, and psycho-social assessment and counseling needs to establish plans for the effective management of the patient/family.••Provides intervention appropriate to age, education level, and capabilities of the patient served.••Proactive in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care across the continuum that optimizes quality, patient/family satisfaction, utilization, and cost.

--Developed recruiting strategies for new and existing students in the MSCM program--Shared information through presentations about masters programs, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Prep program and fellowship opportunities at meetings, conferences, and through outreach on campus--Community outreach with a local disability organization to further the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families--Development and design of curriculum addressing conflict management between safety and dignity of risk for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

--Participated in interdisciplinary leadership training program, clinical and community observations, systems level experiences and a family mentoring experience- cemented my commitment to working to build communities where people with disabilities have increased choice and opportunity to live meaningful lives--Shadowed Social Workers in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities--Led the development/expansion of a health and wellness curriculum for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to support exercise, healthy eating and coaching. Done in support of Adult Disability Medical Home --Created evaluation plan for self-advocate board/advisory committee leadership development program to support ongoing leadership development of individuals with disabilities--Initiated an analysis of state sponsored services and supports for individuals with disabilities ages 0-21 in support of a broad-based coalition whose mission is to move people from nursing facilities into community- based settings--Coached/mentored student engaged in the Inclusive Digital Expression and Learning (IDEAL) Program at Georgia State University to support career development and social growth--Facilitated tools of person-centered planning with colleagues to support self-reflection and leadership development--Completed all other administrative duties assigned by the Director

For Dr. Renanda Wood Dear, Director of Student and Community Services and Senior Academic Professional--Created engaging social media content via social platforms, with a focus on GSU School of Social Work (SSW) website and Facebook--Supported SSW Admissions and Student Services by featuring current practice spotlights and graduate enrollment research trends--Developed graduate recruiting calendar on a semester basis--Other responsibilities as assigned which included assisting with event planning and management including preparing presentations for Social Work conferences attended with Director--Coordinated internal and external partnerships for graduate social work students’ trainings and programs

The Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic is part of the Health Law Partnership, a medical-legal collaboration among Georgia State Law, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Atlanta Legal Aid Society.

Albany, Georgia Area

•Fostered collaborative relationships with local organizations to support the work of the organization. Focused on organizations and partnerships that related to youth issues, girl-related issues and underage substance use/abuse.•Assisted with all programming efforts of the Latina Initiative in multiple counties by nurturing/mentoring girl members while supervising and coordinating Girls Inc. program activities.•Implemented programming efforts of the evaluation project of the Friendly PEERsuasion curriculum for the national office, including program delivery in area schools, data collection and participation at trainings.•Represented the organization at community meetings, special events and statewide campaigns.

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Zambia

•Completed an intensive language, cross-cultural and technical training (Pre-Service Training-PST) January 26- March 31, 2007.•Assisted the Ministry of Education (MOE) in improving the quality of and access to basic education, particularly at the zonal level.•Worked closely with Siachitema Basic School (a Zone Center School-ZCS) and supported the effective implementation of current MOE initiatives in all government and community schools within my assigned zone.•Worked with teachers in Siamabele Village to implement learner-centered teaching methods using the Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) program, Learning at Taonga Market (LTM).

Bethesda, Md

•Reported directly to and worked as the primary support /contact person for two partners and one associate attorney.•Performed duties including filing, calendaring pertinent appointments/deadlines, managing specialized databases, dissemination of correspondence and pleadings.•Handled new client intake calls, compiled materials for initial consultations and prepared engagement agreement for all new clients.•Researched and created a manual on pro bono services provided in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia areas.

Washington, Dc

•Nurtured relationships with existing Members by attending and helping Membership Director host private parties/functions and created a social environment that would incite Members to invite their friends and colleagues to join.•Developed relationships with community organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and local business alliances by hosting and planning the organization’s monthly meetings at the Club to increase awareness of the Club’s facilities and services.

•Developed strong relationships with all levels of law enforcement officials, victims of violence and staff members to secure meetings with members of Congress; activated and educated members on federal policy issues in relation to early childhood development.•Wrote and distributed state specific newsletters updating members on federal policy issues and member activities.

Master Of Science - Ms, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution (International Conflict Management Embedded Certificate), 3.9 (Summa Cum Laude Honors Graduate)

Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant; General Mediation Training (GODR registered); KSU Mediation Clinic (Graduate.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work (Community Partnerships Specialization), 4.04 (Summa Cum Laude Honors Graduate)

Activities and Societies: President, MSW Bridge Builders; Graduate Research Assistant; Omicron Gamma Phi Alpha Honor Society; Wanda K..

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Legal Communications (Major); Sociology (Minor), 3.85 (Summa Cum Laude Honors Graduate)

Activities and Societies: Who's Who Among American College/University Students; Dean's List (4 consecutive years); National Society.