Janet Ferebee
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Western Tidewater Community Services Board, skilled in individualized support planning and compassionate caregiving. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective crisis management and behavioral redirection. Committed to fostering community integration and ensuring safety while promoting emotional and social development.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
07.2012 - Current
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
- Implemented individualized support plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behavioral changes and updating care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and ensure comprehensive care.
Resident Counselor
Circle of Friends
12.2008 - 04.2012
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support residents' emotional well-being.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored resident behavior and progress, documenting observations accurately.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to ensure resident safety and stability.
Teacher
Ymca Of South Hampton Roads
08.1995 - 09.2004
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curriculum activities.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
Camden, North Carolina Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia, VA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC05.1977
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Goal setting
- ADL support
- Social skills development
- Recreational activities
- Crisis management
- Progress documentation
- Individualized support planning
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Medical records management
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
07.2012 - Current
Resident Counselor
Circle of Friends
12.2008 - 04.2012
Teacher
Ymca Of South Hampton Roads
08.1995 - 09.2004
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Elizabeth City State University