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Shondal Brown

Roebling,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Therapeutic Activity Specialist with extensive experience at Bancroft Neurohealth, adept at activity planning and behavior management. Successfully created engaging environments that fostered socialization and encouraged positive behaviors. Certified in CPR and First Aid, I excel in team collaboration and documentation management, ensuring high-quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Activity Specialist

Bancroft Neurohealth
Burlington, NJ
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with special events such as birthday celebrations, holiday parties.
  • Adapted activities according to changes in participant's conditions or preferences.
  • Created a safe environment for residents while they participated in activities.
  • Taught classes focused on healthy lifestyles including nutrition, exercise routines.
  • Organized group outings and field trips for person served to promote socialization skills.
  • Encouraged participation in all activities by providing positive reinforcement and encouragement to person served

Program Associate

Bancroft Neurohealth
Burlington, NJ
05.2016 - Current
  • Implement behavior plan as written by the ABA Specialist
  • Serves as an advocate for individuals served in a variety of situations
  • Assist individuals who suffer from intellectual and developmental disabilities with tasks such as ADLs, meal preparations, and a variety of different learning activities.
  • Supervises, instructs, and provides guidance to assigned persons served with daily living and work activities, as applicable and dependent upon specific program.
  • Aids in the resolution of problematic situations that may occur for person served.
  • Completes paperwork in a professional manner and maintains all documentation as required; e.g., daily logs, daily goal reports, behavioral data sheets, critical incident reports, etc.

Program Associate

21 Plus
Voorhess, NJ
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Provide diversified opportunities to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities through a strategic plan.n
  • Assist individuals with daily living activities such as cleaning, personal hygiene, and community integration
  • Provide direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through reward systems.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure quality of care was provided to all residents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winslow Township High School
Atco, NJ
06-2013

Skills

  • Activity planning
  • Behavior management
  • Event coordination
  • Documentation management
  • Safety protocols
  • Team collaboration
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Medication certified
  • Trained in Safe and Positive Approaches

Accomplishments

  • Maggie Award Recipient

Timeline

Therapeutic Activity Specialist

Bancroft Neurohealth
11.2022 - Current

Program Associate

Bancroft Neurohealth
05.2016 - Current

Program Associate

21 Plus
09.2014 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Winslow Township High School