Alexa Kess
Lakewood
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Treatment Specialist
Bellefaire JCB
09.2024 - Current
Autism Treatment Specialist
Bellefaire JCB
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Deliver and facilitate behavior intervention and response plans and instructional program designs that are based on Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) goals and objectives, in coordination with the Monarch School.
- Observe, describe, and document client data regarding client behavior presentation and skills targeted for acquisition by utilizing a variety of different measurements for data collection to support and add to clinical objectives and outcomes including but not limited to descriptive analysis, rate/duration of target behaviors, level of support/help, and trials-to-criterion.
- Provide care and support for all clients by providing individualized supervision and support to complete personal care activities, advocating for their needs, teach them and assist them as necessary in activities of daily living, and help in the management of their clothes and personal belongings
- Utilize structured activity schedules as developed by the treatment team in order to support the clients in organizing and navigating through their daily routines with predictability afforded through these types of visual supports.
- Participate as a team member through effective communication with co-workers and leadership team members and following all guidelines and procedures that have been developed to be used with our clients based on assessments that have been conducted.
- Lead planned daily activities and routines to optimize progress towards treatment programs and contribute to the clients' continued development.
- Protect the clients from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including the use of Safety-Care crisis management strategies and interventions, using physical management procedures as necessary for safety due to an imminent risk of harm present to the person or others.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations including but not limited to client and/or staff injury, missing clients, and crises situations in which a client is engaging in dangerous, unsafe behavior(s).
- Strictly follow treatment guidelines in order to develop and foster skill acquisition of universal communication responses that replace previously engaged in responses to communicate needs including but not limited to disruptive, destructive, and/or dangerous behavior.
- Teach the clients and model independence in activities of daily living, the use of effective functional communication, emotion regulation, self-management, and cooperation and acceptance skills.
- Develop a keen knowledge and understanding of each of the clients and their typical presentation in order to ascertain any medical or physiological changes that may occur.
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
SERVER
The Lous Corporation
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
- Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
- Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
- Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
- Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
- Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties.
- Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
- Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
- Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning.
HOSTESS
The Lous Corporation
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
- Provide guests with menus.
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
- Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
- Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary.
- Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus05.2024
Skills
- Suicide prevention trained-2025 (Equips individuals with the skills to recognize warning signs, intervene effectively, and connect those in distress to professional help)
- DBT Trained-2025 (A form of talk therapy that helps people manage intense emotions and improve relationships)
- CPR/First aid certified- 2023, 2024, 2025
- Safety Care certified-2024, 2025 (Evidence based crisis prevention and de-escalation training grounded in behavioral science and positive-support frameworks)
- ABA therapy-2024,2025 (A therapeutic approach that uses positive reinforcement to teach new skills and decrease harmful behaviors)
- Youth mental health first aid trained-2025 (An evidence-based, early intervention course that teaches how to respond to young people experiencing mental health challenges)
- Collaborative and proactive solutions Trained-2024 (An evidence-based approach to solving problems by working with people instead of imposing consequences on them)
Skills, Talents, Abilities, Personal qualities
- Communication
- Empathy
- Work ethic
- Emotional intelligence
- Detailed
- Problem solving
- Team Work
Timeline
Autism Treatment Specialist
Bellefaire JCB
09.2024 - Current
Autism Treatment Specialist
Bellefaire JCB
06.2023 - 08.2023
SERVER
The Lous Corporation
04.2018 - 08.2020
HOSTESS
The Lous Corporation
06.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
The Ohio State University