Audrey Ervin
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Caring and compassionate Advanced Behavior Technician with seven years experience in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs in order to achieve greater functional skills and independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
11.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors and increase behavior reduction by 80%.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors daily through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Utilized different mediums such as Catalyst, Data Finch and Twyll to accurately document data for DI based assessments.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Respite and Habilitation Provider
Ideal Care
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Supervised and assisted clients with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
- Built and maintained rapport with clientele ranging from adolescents to adults and respective family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Delivered training needs, behavior management and communication to support goal plans.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded client behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals by 80%.
Picker & Packer
Amazon
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Verified proper labeling and identification on all orders before shipment.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Used RF scanners to track orders and verify 100% accuracy.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Remained top 10% of Pickers to pull 500 or more products per quarter.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AzHigh School Diploma -
Westview High School
Avondale, AZ2014
Skills
- Goal Attainment
- Client Relationship Development
- ABA Techniques
- Behavior Treatment Planning
- Data Collection
- Behavior Reduction Procedures
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- BCAT - Board Certified Autism Technician
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Article 9 Certified
Timeline
Advanced Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
11.2019 - Current
Respite and Habilitation Provider
Ideal Care
09.2016 - 03.2021
Picker & Packer
Amazon
10.2015 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Estrella Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
Westview High School