JaNia McNeil
Henrico,Virginia
Summary
Caring and compassionate ABA Therapist experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Therapist
The May Institute
12.2022 - Current
- Observes, monitors and records problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes
- Supports clients using principles of applied behavior analysis
- Intervenes with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms
- Keeps accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan
- Collaborates with clients' teachers, BCBAS, and parents to implement positive interventions
1:1 Counselor
Dominion Care
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Guided client in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
- Engaged client in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions
- Advocated for client during conflict with teachers or peers
- Completed daily progress notes on client's behavior
Intensive-In Home Counselor
Clearview Counseling Services Inc.
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided behavior modeling and clinically necessary interventions that increase functional interpersonal relations between client and others
- Promoted psycho-educational benefits in the home setting of clients at risk of being moved into an out-of-home placement
- Created ISPs, Quarterlies, and SRAs specific to client
- Conducted care coordination with outpatient therapists, doctors, etc
- Assisted the needs of clients
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals
Therapeutic Aide
Intercept Youth Services
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted students grade 1-11 with managing their emotions and communicating with others in a virtual school setting
- Created summer lesson plans with a goal to build coping mechanisms and interpersonal skills
- Conducted case management with clients' parents, teachers, and/or DSS workers
- Aided clients 1:1 in their school classrooms
- Provided transportation to and from school for clients grade 1-11
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
Big Buddy Volunteer
Comfort Zone Camp
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Participated in training course to gain an understanding of childhood bereavement
- Participated in Healing Circles, which are child support groups led by licensed therapists
- Served as a role model, mentor and anchor for the 'Little Buddy'
- Provided emotional and physical support to campers
- Supervised and maintained safety of children in specified group
- Took part in all aspects of camp with the Little Buddy
Administrative Assistant/Coach
U. City Xplosion Track Club
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Registered new athletes for track club
- Created database to track athlete registrations, uniform orders, memberships, and payments
- Created agendas for Parent Meetings
- Organized work groups to prepare bib numbers for over 1,000 athletes
- Copied, printed, and organized entry information for packet pick-up.
- Supervised athletes during track meets and events
- Taught and coached athletes during practice
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel (Graphing)
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- CentralReach
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- RBT
- Safety Care
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Direct Therapist
The May Institute
12.2022 - Current
1:1 Counselor
Dominion Care
04.2022 - 09.2022
Intensive-In Home Counselor
Clearview Counseling Services Inc.
09.2021 - 01.2022
Therapeutic Aide
Intercept Youth Services
02.2021 - 08.2021
Big Buddy Volunteer
Comfort Zone Camp
05.2019 - 05.2019
Administrative Assistant/Coach
U. City Xplosion Track Club
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University
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