Cecelia Kennedy Julius
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
To obtain a behavioral health position in a human service organization, with solid foundation in providing therapeutic support. Adept at implementing individualized behavior plans and fostering positive client outcomes. Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and effective communication with both clients and team members.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Support Staff
Allied Associate in Mental Health INC
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013 - Current
- Responsible for the implementation of clinical behavioral treatment plan
- Provide crisis and anger management intervention
- Record observation and progress of children and adolescents in terms of goals
- Assist in the development of social and life skills of children and adolescent in school and home setting
Para Professional
Delta School District
3515 Woodhaven RD, Philadelphia PA 19154
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Therapeutic Support Staff
Staffing Plus/InterCommunity Action INC
Haverford, PA
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Responsible for the implementation of clinical behavioral treatment plan
- Provide crisis and anger management intervention
- Record observation and progress of children and adolescents in terms of goals
- Assist in the development of social and life skills of children and adolescent in school and home setting
Mental Health Therapist
Center for Autism
Philadelphia, PA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible to implement intervention strategies with client
- Demonstrate the initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resource for client in accordance with the organization mission statement
- Complete daily billing information
- Complete daily data collection
- Maintain physical environment to ensure clinical interventions and client safety
- Complete daily sheet for client
- Complete incident/jury reports, participate in team meetings
- Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands
Residential Manager/Supervisor
Rescare of New Jersey
Marlton, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Responsible for managing the overall operation of assign site
- Supervised staff and provide ongoing in-services training
- Ensure that all shifts are covered at all levels
- Responsible for conducting second interviews in the hiring process and call new employee references
- Participate in IDT's and IEPs and ensure that all federal and state regulation are followed
- Responsible for preparing monthly reports including financial reports
- Schedule medical appointment and work closely with the nurse and clinical supervisor to ensure that the individual's medical needs are met
- Responsible to identify activities that support independent living skills and enhance them
- Responsible to supply adequate food to meet nutritional needs of the individuals
- Work closely with dietician
- Maintain close professional relationships with case managers, family members and guardians
- I advocate to ensure that all individuals needs are met
Residential Therapist
Children Home of Burlington County
Mount Holly, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provide crisis intervention, implemented behavior treatment plan
- Recorder observation and progress of adolescent interim of goal attainment
- Counseled adolescent, identified adolescents needs as related to activities that support independent living skills and enhancement of their self-esteem
Therapeutic Support
Dr. Warren E. Smith Health Centers
Philadelphia, PA
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Implementation of clinical behavior treatments plans
- Record observation and progress of adolescent and children in terms of goal attained
- Assist in the development of social emotional and life skills of children and adolescent in school setting and community
- Provide crisis and anger management
Residential Counselor
Northwestern Human Services/Woodhaven Center
Philadelphia, PA
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Provide individual and group counseling to clients
- Assist clients with daily living skills
- Escort client to designated activities and provide crisis intervention
Education
B. B. A. - Management, Public Administration
University of Liberia
Master - Addiction Counseling
Post university
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Professional boundaries
- Emotional Regulation
- Community Resources
- Client Advocacy
Timeline
Para Professional
Delta School District
08.2019 - 06.2024
Therapeutic Support Staff
Allied Associate in Mental Health INC
01.2013 - Current
Therapeutic Support Staff
Staffing Plus/InterCommunity Action INC
08.2009 - 01.2013
Mental Health Therapist
Center for Autism
01.2009 - 01.2010
Residential Manager/Supervisor
Rescare of New Jersey
01.2005 - 01.2009
Residential Therapist
Children Home of Burlington County
01.2005 - 01.2006
Therapeutic Support
Dr. Warren E. Smith Health Centers
01.2001 - 01.2005
Residential Counselor
Northwestern Human Services/Woodhaven Center
01.1997 - 01.2001
Master - Addiction Counseling
Post university
B. B. A. - Management, Public Administration
University of Liberia