Jesse Burdwood Email & Phone Number

Derry, New Hampshire, United States

• Provides clinical mental health counseling to clients with a developmental disability and mental health need.• Manages a caseload of 54 clients and completes daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly documentation regarding progress and diagnosis.• Collaborates with area agencies and support systems to provide transparent client-focused services.• Participates in weekly supervision as outlined in independent licensure agreement.• Provides a variety of therapeutic interventions to diverse clientele.

Durham, Nh/Concord, Nh/Washington D.C.

• Promoted legislative policy affecting individuals with disabilities on a state level through the Council on Developmental Disabilities through testimony, lobbying, and community organization.• Engaged with child psychiatrists during therapy sessions through Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital. • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop intervention for individuals with disabilities facing challenges through the New Hampshire START program.• Participated in 9-month leadership program for systematic change for individuals with disabilities. • Participated in Hill visits with Federal senators and representatives in Washington D.C. regarding legislation affecting people with Developmental Disabilities.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

- Interview, screen, and select potential volunteers (Bigs)- Match potential volunteer mentors (Bigs) with children (Littles)- Market, promote, and advertise volunteer positions

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

• Established internships throughout Portsmouth Regional Hospital.• Taught professional skills to students 18-29 with varying disabilities through in-class curriculum, internship assistance, and activities during nine-month period.• Facilitated communication and transparency between students and internship supervisors, parents, school officials, and case managers.• Created curriculum and competencies to measure student progress and learning.• Managed student records, applications, registration, and progress meetings.• Collaborated with area agencies, NH Vocational Rehabilitation, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and the national Project SEARCH program.

Dover, New Hampshire, United States

• Assisted adults with developmental disabilities in the community.• Provided job coaching and support.• Led groups on personal hygiene, healthy eating, exercise, and social etiquette.• Conducted monthly reports on five members’ progress.• Provided in-home residential services and personal care assistance, including meal preparation, eating, medication, showering, medication administration, and toiletries.

Graduate Certificate, Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

Master'S Degree, Social Work, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Honor Society

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, 3.1

Associate'S Degree, Community Leadership, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Honor Society