Brittany Peterson
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in behavioral support, mental health care, and direct assistance. Expertise in implementing interventions, managing crises, fostering independence, and collaborating with teams to support individual goals and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Associate
RWJ Barnabas Health
08.2024 - Current
- Monitoring behavior, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring safety
- De-escalating conflicts and managing risky situations
- Enforcing policies and conducting safety checks
- Reporting to and assisting healthcare teams with care plans
Registered Behavior Technician
Sunny Days Sunshine Center
07.2020 - Current
- Implementing individualized treatment plans to address behavior, social, and communication goals
- Recording and monitoring client progress through accurate documentation
- Teaching functional life skills, social skills, and adaptive behaviors
- Working with families, supervisors, and team members to support treatment goals
Registered Behavior Technician
Sunbelt Agency/ BlazerWorks
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Using ABA strategies to support behavior, social, and academic goals
- Tracking student progress and behavior patterns
- Teaching communication, social, and adaptive skills
- Working with teachers, parents, and specialists to align support with educational goals
Direct Support Professional
Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Helping with personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks
- Administering medications and monitoring health conditions as directed
- Teaching life skills to promote independence, such as cooking, budgeting, and social interaction
- Implementing care plans and managing challenging behaviors
Assistant Teacher
Montclair Community Pre-K
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisting with lesson plans, activities, and classroom management
- Ensuring children’s safety during play, meals, and rest
- Helping children with basic skills like social interaction, communication, and self-care
- Reinforcing positive behavior and addressing challenges
Education
Bachelors - Child Advocacy and Policy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2020
Skills
- Behavioral Intervention
- Crisis Management & De-escalation
- Data Collection & Documentation
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Patient/Client Advocacy
- Positive Reinforcement Techniques
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Empathy & Emotional Support
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
RWJ Barnabas Health
08.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Sunbelt Agency/ BlazerWorks
09.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled
09.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Teacher
Montclair Community Pre-K
10.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Sunny Days Sunshine Center
07.2020 - Current
Bachelors - Child Advocacy and Policy
Montclair State University
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