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Clarissa Ruiz

Laredo,Texas

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Trained Behavior Therapist leverages techniques to identify unhealthy behavioral patterns and implement proven processes to achieve desired outcomes. Uses exercises, activities and treatment plan to increase socialization and language skills to promote positive and meaningful relationships. Committed to making positive, life-changing impacts for individuals with developmental disabilities by employing psychological and educational approaches to modify and shape behaviors.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Therapist

Mireles Autism & Behavioral Center
Laredo, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Actively participated in weekly clinical supervision meetings led by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
  • Conducted assessments of the clients' behavior, skills, abilities, and interests using structured interviews, direct observations, and standardized testing.
  • Administered direct client care using intensive teaching and natural environment training to follow and apply prescribed behavioral skill acquisition.
  • Developed behavior support plans which included positive reinforcement strategies for challenging behaviors.
  • Organized social activities to help patients apply new skills in public settings.
  • Maintained safe, organized and therapeutic environment to enhance patient comfort.
  • Conducted and wrote psychological evaluations to determine clients' current intellectual functioning and behavioral progress.
  • Created visual aids such as charts or graphs that illustrated client progress over time.
  • Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
  • Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.

Pharmacy Clerk

Gateway Community Health Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
  • Confirmed customer information and insurance eligibility for prescriptions.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Stocked shelves with medications and other pharmacy items for consistent availability.
  • Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply.
  • Answered customer questions regarding prescribed medications, over-the-counter products, and insurance coverage.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Greeted customers at counter and provided excellent customer service.
  • Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system.
  • Organized pharmacy area to maintain clean and orderly environment.

Funeral Attendant

Gamez And Sons Funeral Home
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Arranged floral tributes and lights around caskets in visitation rooms and chapels.
  • Met with over families to plan funerals by discussing service options and needs.
  • Welcomed families and visitors into facility and guided into appropriate visitation rooms or chapel.
  • Prepared facilities for funeral visitations and memorial services, arranging chairs and flower arrangements and setting up sign-in books and memorial cards.
  • Drove company vehicles to transport remains or families to services.
  • Transported caskets from morgue to reserved rooms to prepare caskets for viewing.
  • Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
  • Supported funeral director with all facets of funeral service coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
12.2023

Associate of Science - N/A

Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX
07.2021

High School Diploma -

United South High School
Laredo, TX
06.2016

Skills

  • Secure Storage of Medications
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Stocking Shelves
  • Processing Payments
  • Discrete trial training
  • Prompting strategies
  • Behavioral skills training
  • Error correction techniques
  • Emotional regulation support
  • Reinforcement procedures
  • Transition planning assistance
  • Visual supports implementation
  • Behavior modification
  • Relationship building
  • Task analysis development
  • Sensory integration techniques

Languages

1,3

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Behavior Therapist

Mireles Autism & Behavioral Center
01.2024 - 05.2024

Pharmacy Clerk

Gateway Community Health Center
09.2018 - 02.2019

Funeral Attendant

Gamez And Sons Funeral Home
08.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M International University

Associate of Science - N/A

Laredo Community College

High School Diploma -

United South High School
Clarissa Ruiz