Christian Brand
Geneva,IL
Summary
Registered Behavior Technician with over six years of experience working with children and young adults. Trained in data collection and crisis management. Experienced with implementing individualized behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs. Excels at building rapport and utilizing positive reinforcement techniques to foster client development in diverse environments. Committed to collaboration and effective communication with caregivers and educators, and to doing so in a manner that respects the dignity and autonomy of clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician
GBC Autism Services
Bolingbrook, IL
11.2019 - Current
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis in treatment of children and young adults on the autism spectrum.
- Worked in clinic, school, and in-home environments in various Chicagoland locations.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance client development and skill acquisition.
- Collaborated with supervisors, caregivers, and school staff to monitor client progress and adjust treatment strategies effectively.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track behavioral trends and progress on skill acquisition.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with clients, utilizing positive reinforcement techniques to replace maladaptive behaviors.
- Assisted teachers and paraeducators with de-escalation training, data collection, and implementation of behavior analytic strategies in the classroom setting.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts with assessments during on-boarding process for new clients.
Receiver/Stocker
Lowe's
Saint Charles, IL
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Unloaded appliance trucks for store inventory.
- Organized inventory in designated storage areas to optimize accessibility.
- Utilized powered equipment and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently.
- Replenished items on shelves and display areas.
- Assisted customers with finding items and loading heavier items into vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2017
Skills
- Data collection
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Discrete trial teaching
- Crisis management and prevention
- Natural environment teaching
- Augmentative communication devices
- Visual supports implementation
- Task analysis and chaining
- Rapport building
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
CPR
Timeline
Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician
GBC Autism Services
11.2019 - Current
Receiver/Stocker
Lowe's
02.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale