April Hitz
Norfolk,NE
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Behavioral Interventionist with 15+ years of experience in educational and crisis intervention settings. Skilled in behavior management, crisis intervention, and supporting students with developmental disabilities. Demonstrated expertise in fostering positive behavioral changes and prioritizing student safety through effective communication and collaboration with families and professionals. Committed to promoting student well-being and academic success as a Certified Safe Crisis Management Instructor and Qualified Self-Harm Screener.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Interventionist
Boys Town
07.2013 - Current
- Provides administrative intervention for students utilizing a behavioral approach to promote learning
- Receives students from classrooms or office whenever necessary to address behavioral or attendance problems and de-escalates inappropriate behavior utilizing prescribed administrative intervention procedures
- Supervises hallways and areas of student movement during class breaks and before and after school; supervises in-school suspension, mediation essays, and other office consequences
- Ensures safety by coordinating the repair of faulty equipment and facilities with the Maintenance Department and supervising fire drills and other school emergency procedures
- Assumes responsibility for the academic and social skills growth of each student; cares for student health and well-being during the school day
- Monitors student progress, oversees field trips, and provides positive reinforcement to students to foster and maintain improvements in behavior
- Communicates with other professionals regarding individual student needs and progress; provides consultation to Family-Teachers, parents or guardians, and school staff regarding student behavior and consequences
- Prepares quarterly reports for homework and office referrals
- Ability to successfully teach and present behavior skills and material to students
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality
- Knowledge of the Boys Town Model
- Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity
- SCM Instructor
- Qualified self-harm screener
- Model fidelity certified
Child Advocate
Center For Survivors
10.2008 - 04.2013
- As an Advocate, I would provide ongoing support to children and their families experiencing a crisis
- We provide referrals to trauma-informed therapy, community resources, including financial assistance and housing
- We will continue to work with you and your family from first contact through their court involvement and treatment services
- Ensuring timely, specialized services helps promote healing and improved outcomes
Receptionist
Hometown Insurance
Columbus , Nebraska
08.2001 - 10.2008
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Jewelry Sales Associate
Kelly Jewelry
Col, NE
10.1996 - 05.2001
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Education
High school diploma -
Elba Secondary School
Elba, NE05.1995
Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience (10 years)
- Conflict Management (10 years)
- Teaching (10 years)
- Patient monitoring
- HIPAA (10 years)
- Special Education (10 years)
- Experience Working With Students (10 years)
- Behavior Management (10 years)
- Crisis Intervention (10 years)
- Experience with Children (10 years)
- Autism Experience (10 years)
- Crisis Management (10 years)
- Motivational interviewing
- Social work
- Behavioral Health (10 years)
- Applied behavior analysis (10 years)
- Medication Administration (10 years)
- Collaborative teamwork
- Child development
- Analytical approach
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Safe Crisis Management Instructor, 08/01/24 to 08/01/26
- Qualified Self Harm Screener
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist
Boys Town
07.2013 - Current
Child Advocate
Center For Survivors
10.2008 - 04.2013
Receptionist
Hometown Insurance
08.2001 - 10.2008
Jewelry Sales Associate
Kelly Jewelry
10.1996 - 05.2001
High school diploma -
Elba Secondary School
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