Chavi Rottenberg
Lakewood,NJ
Summary
Clinical professional with experience in supervising and managing a cohort of BCBAs. Provide guidance and direction to individuals working with clients with social/emotional and behavioral deficits. Highly accomplished in fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Thorough understanding of complex considerations governing assessment and treatment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Encore Support Services
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with team members to streamline clinical operations for improved efficiency through effective staff management and resource allocation.
- Increase staff retention rates through effective leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluate program performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes in a timely manner.
- Coach and train newly hired employees so that each understand job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Serve as a mentor for aspiring board-certified behavior analysts by providing guidance on best practices in assessment, intervention planning, and ethical considerations within the profession.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Success Therapy
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Observed, interviewed and directly assessed clients to diagnose issues and determine optimal interventions
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to share insights and strategies, ensuring consistency in behavior management approaches.
- Enhanced team collaboration by establishing regular case review meetings, leading to more cohesive treatment plans.
- Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
- Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child's progress at home.
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
ABA Therapist
Success Therapy
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided ABA therapy to children in an integrated preschool setting
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reducing challenging behaviors.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals to develop cohesive care plans for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
- Delivered social skills curriculums and programs in support of client skills development.
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment
Special Education Therapist/SETSS Provider
Yeled V'Yalda/NYC DOE
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, emotional and social development
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials and reports to facilitate student learning
Education
DIR Certification - Floortime
Profectum Academy
11-2024
BCBA - Behavior Analysis
Daemen College
01.2019
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Daemen College
01.2009
Bachelors Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Excelsior College
01.2007
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Excellent child/therapist rapport
- Experience in Parent/Teacher Training
- Clinical quality improvement
- Employee performance evaluations
- Exemplary communication skills
References
- Mrs. Gavi Braun, 516-362-9561, Supervisor
- Mrs. Gitty Meyers, 516-270-5195, Colleague
Timeline
Clinical Director
Encore Support Services
11.2021 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Success Therapy
03.2019 - 07.2021
ABA Therapist
Success Therapy
01.2016 - 01.2019
Special Education Therapist/SETSS Provider
Yeled V'Yalda/NYC DOE
01.2010 - 01.2016
BCBA - Behavior Analysis
Daemen College
DIR Certification - Floortime
Profectum Academy
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Daemen College
Bachelors Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Excelsior College
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