Jason Wernick has over 10 years of experience working in human services and criminal justice fields. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Services/Psychology and has worked in various roles such as social worker, probation officer, program coordinator, and substance abuse counselor. He has extensive training and certifications in areas such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and working with culturally diverse populations.

1. JASON WERNICK
1306 Bigelow Commons • Enfield , CT 06082
jsn_wernick@yahoo.com • (203)360-6903
PROFILE
A very energetic, dedicated, and ambitious worker with strong interpersonal skills in Human service field. Ability to work
effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and soc io-economic statuses. Very successful in
encouraging team work and all the clients and staff Work well together under pressure with little super vision.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's in Science degree: Human service / Psychology December,2013
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
Associates in Arts degree. May, 2009
Houston Community College Houston, TX
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Social Worker I July,2016 - Current
Department of Children and families Springfield, MA
As the Social Worker I'm a child protective Investigator that has to work and make determinations on the behalf of the
children and family members, including siblings, parents, extended relatives, and guardians in order to assess the needs
of each child and determine the best course of action for improving the child family environment.
▪ Assess, evaluate, conduct initial and ongoing case management of children and family services and needs
▪ Develop, review, update and ensure implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or
custody including risk assessment, safety plans and goals.
▪ Attend home and foster care visits; transport children to health, social services or other agency-related
appointments as required.
▪ Maintain ongoing communication with DCF staff and other constituencies; initiate court action when necessary.
▪ Empower families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling and coordinating visits with
biological parents and/or guardians and other relatives.
▪ Attend weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings, in-service training, and team meetings.
Pretrial Officer 12-2015 - 05-2015
Charlotte County Justice Center Punta Gorda, FL 33950
The pretrial officer performs professional investigative work around the clock to provide quality and timely information to
the criminal courts. The pretrial officer conducts a full intake/investigation on defendants as a part of the booking process
into the jail.I would Identifying risk and need, including signs of mental illness and substance abuse Case management
practices, court performance measured.
▪ I Conducted Interviews on all defendants booked into the jail facilities and collect, investigate, verify demographic
and criminal history information, including but not limited to pending charges, probation/supervision status, family
ties, residence stability, victim information, and employment history by using data systems, contacting personal
references, and employment references. As well conducting immediate safety and flight risk assessments and
recommending holds for first appearance as appropriate. I Screened defendants and determine indigence for
appointment of counsel Compile a quality pretrial report to the first appearance judge with appropriate
recommendations Identify defendants with mental health and substance abuse needs and veteran status.
▪ I Prepared and orally present summary reports for court as well Prepared and submit a quality summary report to
the court that follows the criteria outlined in policies and procedures Identify and report risk and need and make
appropriate referrals Interact with law enforcement, counsel, jail and court personnel as appropriate to make
reliable release recommendations Continuously review non-sentenced incarcerated defendants for potential
release from custody or early resolution of the case Facilitate pretrial supervision releases. I Prepared warrants
and notify the duty judge on all Electronic Monitoring violations

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▪ I worked Conducted various background ground checks, in various stressful conditions, with a highly volatile, and
potentially violent population on inmates and maintained statistical data and produce report Conduct drug testing,
Facilitate electric Monitoring as needed.
Probation/Parole officer July, 2015 - October, 2015
Department of Corrections Orlando, FL
▪ Monitored a case load of 65 offenders and work on ISP to help renter offender back into society.
▪ Monitored urine's and administrated breathalyzer on offenders.
▪ Met with offenders on daily routine and made sure they were in compliance with court orders set fourth on there
probation status.
▪ Made referrals to substance /mental health facility's for the offender as needed or court ordered.
▪ Completed monthly progress reports for the court as well as drafted VOP on offenders when warrants were
needed.
Program Coordinator May 2015 - July, 2015
Paxen/Eckered Manatee county
Company is Nonprofit Organization contracted by state of Florida DJJ. It provides outpatient services to youth offenders
on probation,Pretrial Services.
▪ Oversaw activities including: ensuring staff adheres to program conductive to learning and safety, and that
effective intervention services are provided to with the supervision and guidance necessary to successfully
complete the program.
▪ Oversaw staff to make sure all program policies, procedures and that staff ic in compliance.
▪ Oversaw the completion and delivery of paper work and data is current and accurate data is entered into the
JJIS, and F.A.C.
▪ Oversaw the responsible for ensuring accurate youth records are maintained for each client and make sure all
YES plains are signed and over looked for program treatment plans for the individual client
▪ Oversaw promoting and facilitate value - added educational and vocational services.
▪ Oversaw the Completion and gathering and analyzing data for process improvements to program facility and
intervention.
▪ Oversaw a staff of 5 employees and i run the daily operations and ensure client safety as well as making sure all
client intakes are schedule and properly filed an signed as needed.
▪ Strive to proved and build program quality by developing and maintain cons tint feedback and with constructive
feedback directly as well as through written reports.
▪ Oversaw staff meetings and presentations and prepare written reports with deadlines as well as handle multiple
concurrent tasks and multiple interruption with staff and clients of all cultures.
Intervention Specialist / Case manager February, 2014 - May, 2015
AIC : Community Solutions, INC. 255 Bridgeport, CT 06606
▪ Assisted in the development and implementation of individual Service Plans of the client's.
▪ Conducted client assessments and provided timely and accurate file documentation on each client.
▪ Prepared, planned, and facilitated individual and group sessions(TAD): Treating Alcohol Dependence (R&R) :
Reasoning and Rehabilitation, and (MI): Motivational Interviewing models.
▪ Participated in Quality assurance review of groups and client sessions.
▪ Served as a role model to client's and staff modeling Pro-social behavior.
▪ Conducted client orientation. Collect intake data, perform client needs assessments and make recommendations
to the supervisor regarding treatment needs.
▪ Completed counseling sheets, progress reports and closing summaries on all assigned clients.
▪ Completed all client related documentation and intake log entries on all shift activities.
▪ Scheduled, conduct, and document individual counseling sessions that address client personal issues and program
performance. Make recommendations to the supervisor for corrective action as required and monitor on an
ongoing basis.
▪ Monitored and collected urine samples and took breathalyzer on clients randomly.
Adult Probation Intern September, 2013 - February, 2014

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Adult Probation: CSSD Bridgeport, CT
▪ Collaborated with preparation of written reports as well as assessing clients for risk potential and appropriate level
of community supervision.
▪ Conduct simple interviews as well enter and maintain data in the automated information system.
▪ Assisted with field visits as well as interviewing of victims of the crime to determine impact and restitution.
▪ Performed and observed probation officers conducting client interviews.
▪ Prepared Treatment plans that involved assessing client's for substance abuse treatment and Mental health
treatment.
▪ Conducted Monthly Client interviews in adult probation office with client's and recorded case notes during the
office visit in CMIS.
▪ Participated with rescheduling office visits for client's that missed appoints by calling the client's and giving them
new dates to come to probation office.
Case Manager November, 2012 - August, 2013
Connecticut Renaissance Inc. Waterbury , CT
▪ Monitored 50 adolescent client's from DOC and CSSD with conducting hour head counts, collecting urine samples,
breathalyzer and room searches on a weekly basis.
▪ Worked in group to monitored yearly budgeting process; monitor the distribution of supplies, coordinate and
monitor client's financial data /obligations.
▪ Monitored 50 adolescent clients that were from Drug Court in a safe and organized setting.
▪ Facilitated daily groups with DOC and CSSD clients on life skills, personal goals, and anger management groups.
▪ Monitored a 10 client case load with reports generated for probation, parole and the court to track client's
progress during treatment.
▪ Monitored client's medication when distributing it to clients and logging it in medication log on a daily basis.
Detox/Mental Health Tech/Per Diem June, 2012 - July, 2013
Recovery Network of Programs Bridgeport, CT
▪ Took client's blood pressure, pulse, respiration's and temperature and secure urine toxicology as appropriate.
▪ Over saw Monitoring change in client's medical and psychological status and reported it to the charge nurse on
duty.
▪ Required to facilitate initial procedures for admission, including completion of required intake forms, releases,
collection of initial assessment and recommendations for treatment planning.
▪ Conduct 15 to 30 minute rounds on the client's in the house and ensure proper safety of the client's.
▪ Over saw Facilitating groups daily to the client's when needed and encourage client's to attend in-house
meetings.
Client service Aid May, 2012 - August, 2013
Connection Inc New Haven , CT
▪ Monitor 20 Male and female adult clients with drug addictions in a safe and organized setting of recovery.
▪ Monitor medication when handed to clients on a one on basis.
▪ Updated group notes, urine screens and typed up group notes for client's as it relates to their treatment, well
inputting it into the computer data system for each client.
▪ Track clients on progress and report it to their case mangers as it can help work on their treatment goals.
▪ Run weekly Groups in early recovery and anger management for the clients.
▪ Monitored client's on hourly checks and rounds.
Substance abuse counselor January, 2012 - December, 2012
New Era Rehab New Haven,CT
▪ Monitored a Case load of 55 to 60 clients that met with me 2 X month with case notes in DAP format to monitor
client's methadone treatment.
▪ Ran weekly Early recovery and an anger management group as well as relapse prevention group.
▪ Performed intakes on new clients when entering into treatment, also took urine screens on client's.
▪ Reviewed Monthly action plans and update on clients folders, did referrals to out inpatient clinics and detox
centers as needed.

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▪ Reviewed Monthly reports and evaluations for court and probation for clients, take supervised urine'
Youth Advocate/Residential Case Manager June, 2011 - November, 2012
Domus Kids Inc. Stamford, CT
▪ Monitor 8 youths with history of trauma; includes abuse and/or neglect and acute behavioral and mental health
needs.
▪ Introduce cooking, hygiene, personal life skills and taught youth to share and learn values of family and
togetherness.
▪ Attend and help with preparation of treatment team meetings and IEP meetings; set up action plans and keep
case records.
▪ Develop weekly case management goals with youth and organize youths books for accurate records.
▪ Coach weekly groups on anger management groups, feeling, and self recognition.
▪ Collaborate with youths to receive state ID, social security cards and fifty point check list.
Residential Direct Care Worker May,2010 - October, 2010
APT Foundation Bridgeport, CT
▪ Monitored 130 male and female adult clients with drug addictions in safe and organized setting.
▪ Educated DOC and CSSD client's to transition back into society.
▪ Facilitated groups on anger management and job counseling.
▪ Worked on action plans and was in contact with clients' probation officers.
▪ Took urine samples and administered Breathalyzer tests.
▪ Tracked clients' progress to report for their release.
Direct Care Professional January, 2009- March 2010
Devereux Treatment Network League City, TX
▪ Monitored 25 to 30 adolescents and children in a locked door facility with half hour checks.
▪ Worked with treatment team and doctors on clients' goals and behavioral issues; assisted in charting clients'
progress.
▪ Taught life skills and showed youth how to take personal care of themselves.
▪ Operated groups that went into past and present trauma and behavioral issues and family needs of the youth.
▪ Enforced physical restraints and DE-escalation techniques to youths who were a danger to themselves and
others.
▪ Maintained youths' case records and met with youths once a week to discuss their personal goals and plans.
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAININGS
▪ Cultural competence, Professional Ethics and Boundaries, and Motivational Interviewing.
▪ Infectious diseases / Infection control.
▪ Adult First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certified. 08/09/14 American Red Cross.
▪ ASAM PPC - 2R:C Comprehensive Overview.
▪ Healing Trauma- De- Escalation Techniques.
▪ Therapeutic crisis intervention(TCI).
▪ HIPPA an OSHA certified.
▪ Comprehensive prevention intervention(CPI)-2013
▪ Personal emergency intervention.
▪ Safety technique training.
▪ Staff effectiveness training.
▪ Reasoning & Rehabilitation 2 - revised: (30 hours).
▪ Ethics and Boundaries training: (11 hours) completed.
▪ Report writing and Documentation training: ( 6 hours) completed.
▪ Frame works of effective Interventions for Adults training: (6.0 hours) CSSD certified.
▪ (LSI): Level of services Inventory/Life space interview/ (ASUS): Adult Substance Use Survey training: (6.0 hours).
▪ (TAD): Treating Alcohol Dependence training: (12 hours).

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▪ (MI) overview: Motivational Interviewing Certificate presented by the national Institute of Corrections.
▪ (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral therapy (12 hours) Certificate presented from CSSD.
▪ Domestic Violence (6.0 hours) Certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ (CSC) Cognitive self change pilot program for UNITY youth clients ages 18-24: Certificate presented by CSI
training and review center.
▪ Female Responsive strategies & culture advanced: (6.0) certificate present by CSI.
▪ (TAD) Treating Alcohol dependence refresher (3.0) Certificate presented by CSI.
▪ Criminal Thinking and Anti-social Logic; (6.0) certificate presented by CSI.
▪ (R&R2) Reasoning & Rehabilitation 2 revised (30 hours) Certificate presented by CSI
▪ Group facilitation skills (7 hours) Certificate presented by CSI.
▪ Client Engagement (12.0hours) Certificate present by CSSD.
▪ Motivational Interviewing (3 days)(18 hours) Certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ Cultural Diversity (7 hours( Certificate presented by CSI.
▪ (R&R 2) refresher(5hours) Certificate reward by CSI.
▪ (MI Refresher) (6hours) Certificate rewarded by CSI.
▪ Intro to Trauma (6.0hours) Certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ LSI/ASUS Four day training (18.0hours) Certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ Case Plan/Carey Guides (6.0hours) Certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ Strategic Case management (6.0hours) Certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ (TAD Refresher) Treating Alcohol Dependence (3.0hours) Certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ Mental Health First Aid part 1&2" certificate presented by ACT's case Management training institute (10.0hours).
▪ IS/ES Advanced CBT/MI group process refresher (6hours) certificate presented by CSI/CSSD.
▪ The Lifestyle & Culture of today's Youth. (4.0 hours) certificate presented by CSSD.
▪ Outstanding Role Model was presented to me: certificated award by CSI QA Coach for UNITY facilitation of CSC
group.
▪ Can Proved more Certificans upon Request.
SKILLS
▪ Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point,and outlook