Ada Hernandez
Providence,Rhode Island
Summary
Expert advocacy with exceptional cognitive abilities and a grasp of psychological techniques. Helping patients meet their various requirements and increasing their ability to advocate for themselves to achieve favorable treatment outcomes while demonstrating strong devotion, accuracy, and the ability to handle continuing duties.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Bradley Hospital
East Providence, Rhode Island
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and progress.
- Conducted behavioral assessments using standardized tools and methods.
- Maintained a safe environment by following established safety protocols and procedures.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and available resources for mental health support.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
Lincoln, RI
07.2024 - Current
- Fostered client stability and support by establishing and maintaining supportive and therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
- Drove skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures by following established treatment and behavior support plans.
- Helped clients acquire and maintain skills and meet identified goals through habilitation, training, instruction, and direct assistance.
- Enhanced new academic, behavioral, social, and daily living skills by implementing individualized educational and behavioral programs.
Advocate
Youth Advocate Program
North Providence, RI
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored the progress of clients in active cases to identify service goal accomplishments and areas needing improvement.
- Visited individuals in homes or attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, and procedures.
- Encouraged, embodied, and fostered strength-based approaches to societal issues through good youth and family development principles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence08.2024
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Client Confidentiality
- Goal attainment
- Psychosocial assessment
- Life Skills Development
- Crisis intervention
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid, Bradley Hospital, 2024
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 2024
- Safety Care Training, 2024
Custom
- English, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
- Spanish, Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Bradley Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
07.2024 - Current
Advocate
Youth Advocate Program
04.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College