ANTONIA RODRIGUEZ
Chula Vista,USA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health and Social Services professional dedicated to enhancing client outcomes through targeted behavioral interventions. Expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and crisis intervention, with a strong history of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals across diverse settings, including schools and residential care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant Behavioral Specialist
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Chula Vista, USA
12.2024 - Current
- Provide targeted behavioral support to students within various elementary school classrooms and manage dynamic caseloads as needs arise.
- Adapt fluidly to diverse classroom environments, modifying behavioral approaches to match individual student needs and abilities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teachers, administrative staff, and families to foster behavioral improvement and ensure academic student success.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Club Xcite
Chula Vista, USA
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered direct behavioral interventions to students across elementary and high school placements, including Allen/ Aspire, Harborside, Feaster, Rosebank, Greg Rogers, Hilltop, Grossmont, Monte Vista, and Valhalla.
- Gathered, tracked, and analyzed initial and ongoing behavioral data to measure student progress and adapt intervention strategies effectively.
- Implement tailored behavior plans utilizing visual schedules, differential reinforcement, token economies, prompting hierarchies, and behavior shaping to increase client independence.
- Collaborate directly with Behavior Specialists and classroom teachers to conduct student observations and refine instructional methods.
- Supported students with essential daily living skills, including grooming, feeding, mobility assistance, and bus transitions.
Case Manager II / Behavior Specialist
Telecare Corporation
San Diego, USA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Served as primary case manager for individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders, facilitating independent living strategies.
- Partnered directly with clients to establish personalized, strengths-based Recovery Plan goals.
- Executed immediate crisis intervention and managed Officer of the Day / Stand-by Duty tasks to maintain facility safety and client well-being.
- Coordinated seamless client transitions to lower levels of care while connecting individuals to vital community resources.
- Advocated for client legal rights and benefits, managed representative payee services, and assisted with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
ABA Therapist
In STEPPS
Chula Vista, USA
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered evidence-based ABA and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) protocols to children with developmental disabilities across clinic, home, and community environments.
- Integrated developmental goals into play and daily routines to teach communication, socialization, and functional life skills.
- Maintained absolute compliance with organizational reporting structures, ensuring timely submission of clinical progress data, administrative records, and billing documentation.
Social Worker / Behavior Interventionist / Service Aide
Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Hospital
San Diego, USA
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted comprehensive behavioral health assessments and authored clinical reports to drive interdisciplinary care planning for adult and senior populations.
- Collaborated daily with a multidisciplinary medical and psychological team to discuss patient status, track behavioral shifts, and update case management directives.
- Provided critical resource allocation, guidance, and emotional support to patients and their families navigating complex long-term care scenarios.
- Coordinated external patient medical appointments and arranged specialized care tailored to evolving clinical needs.
Psychiatric Technician
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
San Diego, USA
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Monitored patients' clinical conditions, maintained meticulous medical logs, and immediately communicated behavioral adjustments to presiding medical staff.
- Provided vital assistance with daily living tasks, including eating, hygiene, and safe physical movement.
- Intervened in acute psychiatric crises, utilizing non-violent de-escalation techniques to ensure safety within high-stress units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix College
Bakersfield, CAAssociate of Science - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Clinical & Behavioral Care
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)
- Behavior Modification
- Administrative & Analytics
- Meticulous Data Collection & Analysis
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Documentation
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Intervention & Strategies
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
- Incidental Teaching
- Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
- Token Economy Systems
- Social Services & Advocacy
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Person-Centered Recovery Planning
- Resource Coordination
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR Certification
Timeline
Instructional Assistant Behavioral Specialist
Chula Vista Elementary School District
12.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Club Xcite
03.2023 - 12.2024
ABA Therapist
In STEPPS
12.2022 - 03.2023
Case Manager II / Behavior Specialist
Telecare Corporation
07.2021 - 12.2022
Social Worker / Behavior Interventionist / Service Aide
Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2021
Psychiatric Technician
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix College
Associate of Science - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College