Mental Health Assistant

Shalonda McNeil

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Objective

I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goal and establish an enjoyable career for myself.

Experience

Behavioral Staffing Oak Brook, IL, 60523

Substitute Lead Teacher 4/2016 to present

Plan and implement activities that promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of children in an Early/Head Start program located in a high-risk, low income community. Establish positive relationships with the families.

Illinois Acton for Children Chicago, IL, 60640

Family Resources Specialist 3/2016 to 4/2016

Assess and determine parent and provider eligibility, and authorize payments for child care as determined by IDHS policies and procedures. Answering a high volume of calls and entering important data in the SAMS, CMSS and WEB Database systems.

Ounce of Prevention Fund Chicago, IL, 60615

Teacher Assistant 111, 2/07 to Present

Observe, assess and document each assigned child’s health, skills, behavior, growth and development. Adhere to all IEP, IFSP, Implementation Plans and/or strategies provided by Education Managers and/ or Consultants. Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success. As assigned, develop an individualized educational strength plan for children. Participate in home visits, Family/Child Reviews and Parent Teacher Conferences. Identify any developmental concerns regarding the children and follow agency protocol. Recruit, identify and enroll eligible families for the Head Start /Child Care Program.

Required Skills

Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and has the ability to learn and master other computer technology /software programs as needed, Teaching Strategies Gold. Good organizational and management skills.

Education & Credentials

National Louis University- Chicago, IL

BA in Applied Behavioral Science, 2011

Olive Harvey College Chicago, IL

AA in Liberal Arts, 1997

Gateways to Opportunity Illinois Professional Development System

ECE Credential Level 3 (Issued Date: March 28, 2016)

Substitute Teaching License ID (2349119)

Staff Trainings

- Blood borne Pathogens

- Adult, Child, Infant CPR

- Medicine Administration

- Mental Health Referral Process

- DCFS Child Abuse & Neglect

Mandated Reporter

- Helping Parents Cope with their Children’s Special Needs

- Understanding Challenging Behaviors in young children

- Touch Points Training

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