Amber Hickman
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Service-focused Master's level Clinician devoted to helping clients improve behaviors. Skilled in creating and implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
Temecula, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised a team of 5-10 behavior technicians under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Cultivated productive working relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering effective teamwork within the organization.
- Enhanced the overall reputation of the organization by maintaining a high standard of excellence in service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Improved client communication skills by implementing ABA strategies and techniques in therapy sessions.
- Increased client progress by monitoring, tracking, and adjusting intervention strategies based on data analysis.
- Reduced challenging behaviors in clients by utilizing evidence-based interventions and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in developing an organization-wide quality assurance program focused on enhancing service delivery for all ABA clients.
- Boosted client independence through the establishment of personalized goals and functional skill development plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support for clients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Conducted parent training sessions focused on teaching behavior management strategies.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
Temecula, CA
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing behaviors of concerns
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
National University
San Diego05.2022
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Behavioral assessment
- Data Collection
- Visual Supports Implementation
- Community Integration
- Behavioral Intervention Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Treatment Plan Development
Timeline
Managing Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
07.2022 - Current
Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
01.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
National University
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