Danielle Thomas, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Buena Vista, Va, Us

Lexington, Virginia

Lexington, Va

As a Day Support Professional, I work with adults with various intellectual and developmental disabilities, including:ADHDOCD (cleanliness, fixation on certain numbers)BipolarSIBs (hitting face)Cerebral PalsyVarious Anxiety DisordersAutism Spectrum Disorders (autism- nonverbal, requires prompts; Asperger's Syndrome)SeizuresDown SyndromeBorderline Personality DisorderDSP Job DescriptionDocumentation-Complete all documentation on time and accurately-Complete documentation assigned in the absence of other staff members-Reports prepared prior to attending person-centered planning meetings, treatment team/ISP, and quarterly meetingsMonthly, Weekly, and Other Duties-Complete all monthly and weekly duties as assigned by program manager-Fill in for absent staff as assigned by program manager-Perform other duties as assigned by program manager in accordance with the RACS Policy and ProceduresMedication-Direct Support Staff will administer medication according to licensing and regulatory agencies, Community Support Services, and RACS Policy and ProceduresTransportation-Safely transport program participants according to RACS Policies and Procedures and licensing and regulatory agenciesPreparation and Timeliness-Be prepared to begin and end workday as scheduled-Have supplies, including but not limited to, medication, credit card, a change of clothing for the program participant, etc., schedule for the outing, activity instructions for the outing and begin the outing on time-Begin meetings at scheduled time-Attend staff meetings and trainings on time

Lynchburg, Virginia

Member of graduate research team focusing on attachment, emotional intelligence, and counselor education. One primary project is working on developing an evidence based treatment to help people regulate anger using techniques from emotional intelligence literature. Each study has to go through a rigorous institutional review board process. As the Institutional Review Board Specialist, I serve in that capacity to ensure all of our studies are beneficial and not harmful to human participants.

Suffolk, Va 23435

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)-Assisted in the care and safety of children aged birth to five years-Ran basic clerical errands as needed-Assisted the main teacher in giving lessons-Worked with children with special needs (Down Syndrome, ADHD, ODD, Asperger's Syndrome)

Master Of Arts, Human Services Counseling, Executive Leadership

Activities and Societies: Executive Leadership Team, American Association of Christian Counselors, Student Chapter; Graduate Research.

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Head, Neurodiversity Student Group; Undergraduate Research Team, Enhancing Selective Attention in Young Adults.

Associate Of Arts, Liberal Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta, Math Honor Society; Dean’s List; President’s.