JAMES A. MALLORY
***** ******* ***** ** ***** Chesterfield Va. 23834 804-***-**** or 804-***-**** ad35jp@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Skilled human service worker and counselor with nine years of professional experience supporting youths and families with behavioral issues. Competently trained to work with adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems with emphasis on ADHD, ODD, LD, and Bi-polar diagnoses. Experienced at case management, problem analysis, development and implementation of treatment plans, crisis intervention, and interpersonal counseling. Seeking the opportunity to utilize my instructional and counseling skills to supervise and coordinate direct care services to children, adults, and/or their families.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Life Changers Mental Health and Supportive Services of VA Richmond, Virginia May 2010-July 2012
Residential Counselor (part-time)
• Help clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and social skills
• Transport clients safely to/from work, school, and various appointments
• Inspect apartments to ensure clients maintain clean, safe, and secure environment
• Provide counseling during certain situations
Grafton Integrated Health Network Richmond, Virginia August 2012 – November 2022
Overnight Manager
Models and supervises activities and interventions for DSP’s assigned to a designated group home
Manages on-call/on-duty the weekends
Provides and documents instruction designed to improve skills in a variety of domains and instruction
Designed to decrease/alleviate symptoms of concern, improve psychological well-being
Increase independence and improve overall quality of life for the clients of the group home
Provides planned, structured instruction and support to build skills in the following domains: self-care, household, leisure/recreation, community participation, safety,
communication, physical abilities, and social-emotional
In residences, maintain the household and, in community residences, cook meals
Provide on-going assessment of skills (data collection and analysis) and modify teaching techniques
Under supervision; plans, implements, and supervises instructional, therapeutic, and behavioral activities for the residential portion of the assigned group home
Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members and families
Plans activities to support, reinforce, and help individuals obtain their identified goals
Develops goals and objectives pertaining to the residential portion of the individuals ISP or Treatment Plan under the direct supervision of the BCBA
Completes supervisory tasks and assists with household paperwork as assigned by Operations Manager
YES Behavioral Health Richmond, Virginia December 2008- May 2010
Residential Coordinator (part-time)
• Helped clients with ADLs and social skills
• Transported clients safely to /from work, school, and various appointments
• Inspected apartments to ensure clients maintained a clean, safe, and secure environment
• Provided counseling during certain situations
• Maintained daily log
• CPR and First Aide certified
City of Richmond Department of Justice Service Richmond, Virginia October 2006-June 2021
Outreach Counselor
• Evaluate youths in Outreach Program daily
• Create Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Outreach Contracts
• Attend ISP meetings, court proceedings, and other meetings as deemed necessary
• Prepare documentation for court
• Monitor house arrests and electronic monitoring youths
• Investigate violations
• Update youths charts as needed
• Coordinate services for present and incoming youths and families
• Maintain documentation in compliance with all licensing agencies
• Teach compensatory strategies within community setting
• Facilitate and organize recreational activities
• Provide youths with support and encouragement
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate time management
• Communicate effectively with youths, co-workers, and community affiliations
• Perform crisis intervention as needed
• CPR and First Aide certified
Henrico Juvenile Detention Center Henrico, Virginia January 2021- Present
Detention Counselor
• Provide a safe and structured therapeutic environment through role modeling and teaching of independent living and social skills
• Implement weekly treatment plan goals for juveniles
• Safely provide transportation to the correct destination
• Counsel juveniles with maladjustment problems
• Maintain daily log of all accounts
Newport News Juvenile Service Newport News, Virginia July 2005- October 2005
Juvenile Service Counselor III
• Maintained unit structure by providing a safe environment
• Provided constant supervision throughout juveniles daily routine
• Counseled juveniles with maladjustment problems
• Completed necessary paperwork to assist with the governing of the facility
• Kept accurate records
United Methodist Family Services Richmond, Virginia April 2004-July 2005
Youth Counselor
• Provided a safe and structured therapeutic environment for 11 to 17 year old mentally disturbed youth
• Implemented weekly treatment plan goals for youth diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, RAD, ODD, CD, MR, ED, LD, Bi-polar, and sexual disorders
• Implemented behavior modifications to enhance independent living and social skills
• Distributed medications in accordance to agency procedures
Family Lifeline Richmond, Virginia January 2001-April 2004
Lead Youth Worker
• Provided a safe and structured therapeutic environment for males and females ages 11-17
• Implemented weekly treatment plan goals
• Implemented behavior modifications to enhance independent living and social skills
• Maintained weekly progress notes and staff notes for court documentation, charting, and Treatment Team meetings
• Provided counseling in certain situations
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EDUCATION
American Intercontinental University Buckhead, Georgia
Studied Criminal Justice June 2005-March 2006
George Wythe High School Richmond, Virginia
Diploma June 1991
TRAININGS and CERTIFICATIONS
• State of Virginia Medication Management certified
• CPR and First Aide certified
• Handle With Care Restraint Certified
• Crisis Intervention Trained
• Suicide Prevention Trained
• Team player & effective communication certified
• Customer Service trained
• Intake assessment Trained
SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS
• Touch screen and Black Creek Security Systems
• Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP and Vista Home and Professional Software
• Adobe
• Microsoft Word
• Word Pad