Christy Meszaros
Sharon,PA
Summary
Goal-oriented and compassionate Behavior Intervention Specialist driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using learned social and coping skills along with creative intervention strategies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Vocational and Psychological Services
Sharon, PA
October - Current
- Counseled students individually or in small groups on topics such as anger management or coping skills.
- Provided direct instruction in positive behavior supports, social skills, and self-management techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to each student's needs.
- Utilized techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve interactions between students.
- Assisted students in effectively navigating social and academic environments by building repertoire of skills.
- Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
- Completed professional development courses, attended industry conferences and read current publications to maintain knowledge of updates to field.
- Conducted peer mediation sessions and conflict resolution groups.
- Provided guidance and support to students with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Facilitated group activities designed to encourage social skills development among students with special needs.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques when needed to reduce stress levels among students displaying challenging behaviors.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies for classroom success.
Program Instructor
Allegheny Valley School
Slippery Rock , PA
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, field trips.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicated those objectives to the students.
- Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment instruments.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
Counselor Parent
George Junior Republic
Grove City, PA
08.1997 - 06.2002
- Live-in Counselor parent in the General Residential program which provides a consistent and nurturing environment where youth can build and reinforce pro-social behaviors. The treatment team provides a homelike environment that teaches appropriate social skills and reinforces alternative positive behaviors.
- Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care.
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced patient's treatment plan.
- Provided supervision and in-house activities to support program participants.
- Assigned group or family sessions to assist with modifying problem behaviors.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
Youth Group Leader
through Nyack College
Brooklyn , NY
09.1990 - 05.1994
- Volunteer youth leader in Brooklyn New York every Friday night.
- Led social skill/Bible lessons with teens and adolescents in various homes near Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY.
Behavioral Health Therapeutic Support Staff Member
ACCG
Sharon , PA
2009 - 2012
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case updates and strategies for effective treatment delivery.
- Assisted in the implementation of new initiatives designed to improve the quality of care delivered at the agency.
- Helped facilitate a positive environment for clients by providing support, guidance, structure, and encouragement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Social Sciences
Nyack College
Nyack, NY06-1994
Skills
- Certified in Life Space Intervention Counseling
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavioral Health
- Behavior Modification
- Youth development
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Documentation And Reporting
- Problem-solving skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social Skills Development
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Organizational ability
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
Program Instructor
Allegheny Valley School
02.2012 - 10.2013
Counselor Parent
George Junior Republic
08.1997 - 06.2002
Youth Group Leader
through Nyack College
09.1990 - 05.1994
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Vocational and Psychological Services
October - Current
Behavioral Health Therapeutic Support Staff Member
ACCG
2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Social Sciences
Nyack College
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