Tiffany Shear
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Consultant with hands-on experience providing quality behavior management services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Proficient in evaluating individuals and developing effective solutions for challenging behaviors. Hardworking, organized, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Committed to providing exceptional care to individuals of many circumstances, challenges, and backgrounds to help the team achieve company goals and obtain maximum results for the individuals and families that I serve.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Consultant
Sevita Health: Bridges Of Indiana
01.2023 - Current
- Improved client satisfaction and retention rates by establishing rapport, trust, and open lines of communication between clients, families, and treatment teams.
- Provided ongoing support to individuals and families, helping them understand and manage the individual's behavior more effectively.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify underlying causes of problematic behaviors and inform treatment planning.
- Maintained detailed documentation on all sessions, interventions, and communications related to each client case in accordance with ethical standards and company policies.
- Trained staff on evidence-based practices for working with individuals with behavioral challenges, increasing overall effectiveness of interventions.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Registered Behavior Technician
Cornerstone Autism Center
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients and supported client's academic success through implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs as prescribed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Managed crisis situations, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Facilitated generalization of learned skills across various environments by collaborating with therapists involved in clients' care.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Accurately collected data for client’s individualized program to ensure the goals are met each day and completed detailed documentation in a timely manner.
- Led group sessions focused on social skill-building, promoting peer interaction, and cooperation among clients.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors under Board Certified Behavior Analysts supervision.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in developing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
Nursery Provider and Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
05.2012 - 02.2020
- Coordinated educational and recreational activities for children to enhance children’s skills and foster new learning experiences
- Optimized the availability of staff members to manage company schedule to ensure proper staff-to-child ratio and child safety while adhering to established protocols.
- Trained staff on proper child care, engagement, safety, and protocols.
- Utilized proactive communication abilities to address and resolve conflicts among parents, staff, and children as necessary.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
Residential Service Provider
Community Ventures in Living
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided respite and habilitation services to clients and families in various settings.
- Communicated with parents and company director on a weekly basis, as required, to develop weekly plans for the individual based on parent and client preferences.
- Assisted clients in finding various opportunities for success.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through consistent communication and followup.
- Documented and maintained detailed records of client interactions, tracking progress over time and using data to inform future decision making.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis- Emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Strong work ethics
- Crisis management
- Patient-oriented care
- Conducting functional behavior assessments
- Selecting and defining target behaviors
- Developing individualized intervention plans
- Implementing ABA strategies
- Interpreting programming data
- Creating behavior graphs
- Completing quarterly/annual reports
Timeline
Behavior Consultant
Sevita Health: Bridges Of Indiana
01.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Cornerstone Autism Center
06.2017 - 07.2022
Residential Service Provider
Community Ventures in Living
06.2016 - 09.2017
Nursery Provider and Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
05.2012 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis- Emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences
Purdue University
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