Beatrice F. Raynes
Berwyn
Summary
Dynamic Autism Behavior Support Specialist with a proven track record at Elwyn Children Treatment Center, excelling in behavioral management and crisis intervention. Skilled in creative problem-solving and effective communication, I empower individuals to achieve independence while fostering a safe, supportive environment. Committed to enhancing lives through tailored interventions and compassionate care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Behavior Support Specialist
ELWYN CHILDREN TREATMENT CENTER-MEDIA, PA
Media
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Provide intensive behavioral assessment/treatment services to individuals in accordance with the behavior management plan
- Apply treatment strategies derived from an applied behavior analysis model by the clinical team
- Work closely with the clinical team in implementing therapeutic interventions and protocols
- Collect behavioral data relative to treatment strategies being implemented for individuals
- Work with clients on daily living skills in a structured, therapeutic environment
- Design and implement recreational activities
- Provide a role model for appropriate social skills
- Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by the clinical team and regulations including but not limited to daily progress notes and data tracking
- Develop and adhere to each child's individualized behavior management plans
- Assist and train children in all aspects of self-care in order to ensure maximal level of independence for that individual (i.e., bathing, toileting, getting dressed, etc.)
- Ensure a safe and clean living environment for individuals
- Intervene in crisis situations in accordance with established agency protocol
- Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time
- Escort individuals to and from medical appointments
- Attend scheduled staff meetings
- Attend appropriate in-service as directed by supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodies
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Berwyn
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Provide direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities at day program, assist them with personal care, document and report changes in behaviors, and assist with errands as well as doctors' visits.
- Provide support for individuals with emotional issues.
- Implement Behavior interventions for individuals.
- Implement and review behavior intervention plans.
- Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner
Direct Support Professional, Day Program
The Arc Mercer
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities at day program
- Assist them with personal care, report changes in behaviors, and assist with errands as well as doctors' visits
- Helps prepare, collect and set-up materials for participation of daily activities
- Provide instructional, behavioral, or physical assistance individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up instruction
- Assists with such large group activities as drill work, and reading
- Maintains daily activity logs
- Operates and or assists in the use of individual's mobility devices such as, walker, wheelchair, braces, canes, etc.
Assistant House Manager
Delta Community Supports Inc
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Completes weekly schedule and assures residents are provided with a copy weekly
- Review progress notes at the end of each shift to ensure completion
- Assures residents are provided with written appointments reminders daily
- Documents all therapeutic and non-therapeutic interactions, unusual incidents, routine activities etc as required by policy and procedure
- Completes all documentation in a timely fashion and in required formats, including, but not limited to progress notes, incident reports, and service progress summaries
- Participate in any bench marketing, data collection system set up for program.
Direct Support Professional
Delta Community Supports Inc
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Assist with individual's day-to-day needs (transportation, bathing, preparing meals, etc.)
- Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community
- Help Individuals integrate into the community through various activities (shopping, Special Olympics, movies, etc.)
- Provide encouragement and coaching to individuals who are working to develop daily living skills & healthy habits
- Document the supports given and activities completed throughout the day
- Companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals
- Transporting clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
Direct Support Professional Lead Staff
Quality Care
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Providing excellent personal care and support to our clients
- Maintaining knowledge of individuals' support requirements and plans
- Responsible for the health, safety and emotional support of clients served
- Assisting with and/or preparing meals
- Assisting with light housekeeping
- Assisting with or in some cases providing full support of personal hygiene needs
- Administration of medications as required and directed by medical professionals
- Promoting independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure.
HR Assistant
International Bank of Liberia Limited
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests
- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts
- Maintain calendars of the HR management team
- Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation
- Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas
- Coordinate training sessions and seminars
- Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
Education
MASTER - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HRM)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN09.2025
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN03-2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA
MONROVIA, LIBERIA12.2013
DIPLOMA -
ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
MONROVIA, LIBERIA12.2006
Skills
- Communicate well
- Decision making and problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Interpersonal Skill
- Work with diverse culture
- Better working relationship with co-worker
- TRAINING SKILLS
- CPR
- SAFE FOOD HANDLING
- FIRST AID
- DIVERSITY
- CRISIS MANAGEMENT
- BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT
- LIFTING AND TRANSFER
- COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE/TYPING SPEED
Timeline
Autism Behavior Support Specialist
ELWYN CHILDREN TREATMENT CENTER-MEDIA, PA
03.2024 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 10.2023
Direct Support Professional, Day Program
The Arc Mercer
02.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant House Manager
Delta Community Supports Inc
02.2018 - 03.2020
Direct Support Professional
Delta Community Supports Inc
08.2016 - 02.2018
Direct Support Professional Lead Staff
Quality Care
10.2015 - 07.2016
HR Assistant
International Bank of Liberia Limited
07.2013 - 06.2015
MASTER - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HRM)
Walden University
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Walden University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA
DIPLOMA -
ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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