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Billy Johnston

Hialeah,FL

Summary

Compassionate professional with extensive experience in child advocacy and behavior intervention. Skilled in crisis management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse patient needs. Dedicated to fostering positive outcomes for children and families through effective communication and tailored strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Child Life Behavior Advocate

Nicklaus Children Hospital
Miami, Florida
01.2023 - Current
  • Modified activities to support children from different backgrounds and with distinct medical conditions.
  • Implemented Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies to effectively manage escalating patient behaviors.
  • Provided tailored assistance to special needs patients, facilitating smoother hospital admissions.
  • Created instructional materials and activity plans to support therapeutic objectives.

Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Evolving Minds Together
Pembroke Pines, Florida
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with behavioral challenges.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive care strategies.
  • Monitored client progress and documented behavioral data for analysis.
  • Trained new staff on behavior intervention protocols and best practices.
  • Maintained compliance with ethical standards and organizational policies in all interactions.

Registered Behavior Technician

Angels Reach Foundation
Hialeah, FL
05.2017 - 11.2020
  • Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida, FL
01-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01-2020

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Child advocacy
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Data documentation
  • Emotional intelligence

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor

Timeline

Child Life Behavior Advocate

Nicklaus Children Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Evolving Minds Together
03.2021 - 01.2023

Registered Behavior Technician

Angels Reach Foundation
05.2017 - 11.2020

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Billy Johnston