Antoinette Scott
New York,NY
Summary
A Dynamic professional with a dedication in applied behavioral analysis and child development, Social work I am dedicated to fostering positive outcomes for children and families. My Expertise in crisis intervention, cultural awareness, and proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) enhances the ability to connect with diverse populations. Strong organizational and communication skills contribute to team goals and operational efficiency, ensuring accurate information handling in all aspects of work. Committed to leveraging these skills within a collaborative environment that values growth and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Support Professional
Yedei Chesei
03.2019 - Current
- Tasks include helping patients with daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, cooking and serving meals, performing light housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing Companionship.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote mental health and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure holistic support for clients.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions based on feedback and observed behaviors.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate situations and maintain safety in treatment environments.
- Educated families on behavioral health issues, enhancing their understanding and involvement in care processes.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients and families to determine needs, strengths, and appropriate services.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients, families, and service providers.
- Provide case management services including referrals, follow-ups, and advocacy to ensure access to supportive resources.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor client progress and adjust service plans as needed to support positive outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social workers, therapists, and legal professionals.
- Participate in regular case conferences, team meetings, and training sessions.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal child welfare regulations and guidelines.
- Conduct home visits and engage families to promote safety, stability, and well-being.
- Respond to crises and provide supportive counseling and intervention when necessary.
- Developed individualized service plans to address client needs and enhance well-being.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to evaluate progress and adjust strategies effectively.
- Established rapport with diverse individuals from various cultural backgrounds, demonstrating cultural competence in all interactions.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, ensuring the protection of sensitive client information in all communications and documentation.
ABA Behavioral Therapist
The Manhattan Behavioral Center
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducting functional behavior assessments and writing reports and summarizing results.
- Implement positive behavior support plans
- Creating behavior support treatment plan
- Assist staff in day-to-day training for targeted behavioral needs and implementing behavior support plans
- Train staff to implement strategies to prevent occurrence of target behaviors and de-escalation strategies
- Provide ongoing monitoring of data and make programming adjustments as needed
Lead Behavioral Therapist
Graham Windham
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Led the development and implementation of behavioral health assessment strategies, enhancing patient care quality and team efficiency by ##%, by leveraging DSM-V criteria and cognitive behavioral therapeutic strategies.
- Directed a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaborative treatment planning and intervention, which improved patient outcomes and team cohesion by courts, stakeholders, parents.
- Cultivated strong relationships with psychiatrists, nurses, and mental health case managers, enhancing team communication and patient care coordination, evidenced by emotional growth increase in successful treatment plans.
ABA Therapist/Teachers Assistant
New York City Department of Education Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Gathering and recording behavioral data to track the child's progress (writing session notes and progress reports)
- Overlooking the classroom to ensure each 1:1 Teacher Assistant are running ABA Programs with the children
- Working collaboratively with a therapy team to implement behavior plans
Language and Leisure Assistant Manager
LAL Language Schools
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Working closely with any Leisure Co-ordinators, delegating tasks in order to ensure the delivery of an well-organized, well-structured activities for student of multi -background and multi ethnic backgrounds
- Assisting in creating events for the youth.
- Training the activity team in accordance with Language and leisure policies and procedures; ensuring that all staff meets the standard expected of them.
- Briefing activity staff on all aspects of their responsibilities, including detailed briefings in advance of each activity, excursion or transfer.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in community improving team performance and service quality.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
Teachers Assistant
LittleStar Therapy
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Classroom support: Assisting with lesson plans, preparing the classroom, and tidying up after lesson.
- Student supervision: Monitoring students' behavior, enforcing rules, and supervising during class, recess, lunch, and field trips
- Student support: Helping students with special needs, providing extra assistance, and helping with personal care Communication: Communicating with parents about student progress and reporting concerns to the supervisor
- Classroom management: Maintaining adult-child ratios, following classroom procedures, and ensuring the health and safety of children
- Professional development: Attending training classes, conferences, and faculty meetings
Welfare Manager Assistant
Language and leisure
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisting in creating spreadsheet and helping The international students feel more at home
- Translating and giving detailed instructions
- Helping all students with visa, migration and medical assistance.
- Assisting airport transfers.
- Advocated for for international safety & Travel for unaccompanied Minors
- Facilitate events and social media promote events for English learned traveling across the United States.
Educational Computer Assistant
SUNY Adirondack Community College
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Computer support: Assisting students and staff with computer equipment and software, troubleshooting issues, and performing minor repairs
- Software installation and maintenance: Installing, configuring, and documenting new software programs, and keeping software up to date
- Hardware maintenance: Operating, adjusting, and maintaining computers and peripheral equipment
- Computer lab management: Preparing equipment for use, scheduling lab use, and keeping the lab clean and orderly
- Technical documentation: Resolving and documenting incident reports, and maintaining records of repairs
- Staff training: Training staff on computer platforms and software
- Helpdesk website development: Developing and maintaining helpdesk websites
- Project work: Participating in programming and project assignments related to IT
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Hunter College
New York, NY10-2029
Bachelor's - Humans Services
Monroe College
12.2020
Bachelor's - Psychology
Monroe College
01.2020
High School Diploma - Law And Community
Theodore Roosevelt High School( Bronx HS For Law&CS
New York, NY01-2015
Skills
- Proficient in American Sign Language
- Nexus management
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Social Media
- Patient Advocacy
- Parent Training
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Proficient in Central Reach
- CPI Training
- Mental Health
- Home Care
- Human Services
- Child Development
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Behavior Management
- CPI
- Working with Physicians
- Constructive Feedback
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Early Childhood Education
- Google Drive
- Excell
- Parent and staff training
- Mental health awareness
- Functional communication training
- Social skills development
- Errorless learning
- Visual supports
- Prompting strategies
- Behavior modification
- Crisis management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Data accuracy
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- File management
- Customer Service-oriented
- Individualized service planning
- Documentation accuracy
- Case management expertise
- Progress monitoring
Accomplishments
Sojourner Truth Award
AM VAT Award
Certification
- CPR Certification Issued Jan 2016 - Expires Jan 2024
- CPI Certification Issued May 2023 Expires in May 2025
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Case Planner
Good Shepherd Services
10.2024 - 10.2025
ABA Behavioral Therapist
The Manhattan Behavioral Center
05.2023 - 10.2024
Lead Behavioral Therapist
Graham Windham
06.2021 - 01.2023
ABA Therapist/Teachers Assistant
New York City Department of Education Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
Behavior Support Professional
Yedei Chesei
03.2019 - Current
Language and Leisure Assistant Manager
LAL Language Schools
06.2017 - 08.2019
Welfare Manager Assistant
Language and leisure
06.2017 - 07.2018
Teachers Assistant
LittleStar Therapy
03.2017 - 03.2019
Educational Computer Assistant
SUNY Adirondack Community College
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor's - Humans Services
Monroe College
Bachelor's - Psychology
Monroe College
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Hunter College
High School Diploma - Law And Community
Theodore Roosevelt High School( Bronx HS For Law&CS