Brenda Canas

Conducted comprehensive ABA assessments in home and community settings for children with developmental diagnoses.

• Administered and interpreted Vineland-3, VB-MAPP, and AFLS during the assessment process.
• Evaluated communication, daily living, socialization, play, health, and behavioral functioning to identify strengths and treatment priorities.
• Developed clinically appropriate recommendations for treatment goals and caregiver training based on individualized needs.
• Prepared detailed assessment reports that integrated results, observations, caregiver concerns, and treatment recommendations, supporting medical necessity and guiding treatment decisions.
• Reviewed findings and proposed goals with caregivers, improving their understanding of treatment options and facilitating collaborative planning.
• Coordinated with caregivers, schools, and service providers to gather comprehensive information, ensuring continuity of care for clients.
• Managed multiple assessments simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining participant confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

• Provided regional clinical oversight to ensure quality and effectiveness of ABA services across service areas.
• Guided BCBA and student analysts in performance management and resolution of clinical concerns, promoting professional development and elevating clinical excellence.
• Delivered staff training programs that improved clinical competency and maintained treatment integrity in ABA services.
• Developed and implemented social skills and early intervention programs, including curricula and clinical protocols.
• Monitored client progress, analyzed data, and adjusted treatment based on individualized needs.
• Reviewed assessment reports and treatment plans for clinical accuracy and compliance with funding-source requirements.
• Collaborated with leadership to implement clinical initiatives, improving service delivery and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Authored and enforced company-wide standard operating procedures to standardize clinical practices and documentation.

Managed individualized ABA treatment across clinic, home, school, and community settings, ensuring comprehensive support for clients with developmental and behavioral diagnoses.

• Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify client strengths and treatment priorities, guiding tailored interventions.
• Developed and modified treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, and caregiver training goals based on assessment results.
• Analyzed client data and observations to evaluate treatment effectiveness and make necessary modifications.
• Provided clinical supervision and mentorship to student analysts and behavior technicians, fostering professional growth and enhancing service delivery.
• Trained caregivers in behavioral strategies to support communication and skill development in daily routines.
• Collaborated with caregivers, school teams, and service providers to coordinate care, improving client outcomes across multiple settings.
• Prepared assessments and progress reports to demonstrate medical necessity, facilitating access to funding sources.

Facilitated workshops and coached staff to strengthen competency in evidence-based practices for neurodivergent clients.

• Designed training programs and materials to enhance staff knowledge, improving service delivery outcomes.
• Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies and adjusted training plans to align with client performance improvements.
• Evaluated training effectiveness through performance metrics and feedback, updating content based on identified needs.
• Oversaw treatment plan execution, ensuring alignment with client needs and established goals.
• Monitored client progress and collaborated with service providers to ensure continuity of care and effective support.
• Provided individualized coaching and direct support to neurodivergent young adults for personal and treatment goals.
• Advocated for clients' needs while fostering relationships that encouraged engagement and independence.

Supervised behavior interventionists, ensuring consistent implementation of treatment programs to optimize client outcomes.

• Conducted assessments and supported BCBAs in developing functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans, improving treatment effectiveness for clients.
• Developed individualized treatment goals, objectives, and interventions with supervising BCBA.
• Conducted caregiver training on ABA principles to enhance skill development and behavior reduction.
• Collaborated in IEP meetings with caregivers, school teams, and service providers to coordinate care.
• Prepared program summaries, progress reports, and treatment documentation in compliance with clinical standards and deadlines.
• Coordinated client and staff schedules while monitoring service fulfillment and completing billing documentation.
• Executed weekly quality-assurance calls with caregivers, addressing concerns and facilitating timely resolution with clinical supervisors.

Provided individualized job coaching for adults with developmental disabilities to facilitate successful community employment.

• Identified employment opportunities that matched individual strengths, preferences, skills, and career aspirations, and enhanced job placement success.
• Guided individuals through job searches, applications, interviews, and onboarding to ensure understanding of workplace expectations and increase job readiness.
• Established partnerships with local employers and organizations, creating job sites and community-based opportunities that enhanced employment access for clients.
• Served as liaison among clients, employers, community partners, and agencies, addressing workplace barriers to facilitate smoother transitions into employment.
• Trained job-coaching staff and coordinated coaching schedules based on client needs.
• Transported clients to interviews and community meetings, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting their participation in employment opportunities.
• Audited monthly calendars for coverage of placements and situational assessment hours.

Implemented individualized skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs across home, school, clinic, and community settings, enhancing client engagement and learning outcomes.

• Delivered direct one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder under BCBA supervision, fostering skill development and behavioral improvements.
• Applied evidence-based ABA strategies to enhance communication, social skills, daily living, and safety while minimizing disruptive behaviors.
• Collected and documented behavioral data to track client progress and inform treatment adjustments, enhancing therapy effectiveness.
• Collaborated with BCBAs, caregivers, and treatment team members to communicate updates on client behavior and treatment needs, ensuring cohesive care.
• Assisted caregivers in implementing treatment strategies per BCBA guidance, promoting consistency and effectiveness in daily activities.
• Maintained accurate session documentation and upheld client confidentiality per HIPAA and ethical standards.
• Created a safe, supportive environment while engaging in ongoing training to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.