Colleen Jervis
Summary
Licensed Behavior Specialist with experience in functional behavior assessment, VB-MAPP assessment and crisis intervention, demonstrating exceptional verbal communication skills. Service-focused Behavior Specialist dedicated to helping clients integrate and improve wellbeing. Clear communicator supportive of individual and family needs. Strong commitment to advocacy and skill-building.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Behavior Specialist
ABA Abilities LLC.
2023.10 - Current
- Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes of children ages 18 months to 6 years-old with autism spectrum disorder.
- Supervise behavior technicians to ensure their alignment with behavior plans and interventions.
- Collect and analyze program data to determine effectiveness of interventions.
- Provide training for parents/guardians to implement procedures at home.
- Write and keep updated documentation and records (e.g treatment plan, progress reports, conducting assessments, initial treatment plans, parent trainings)
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Abilities LLC.
2022.06 - 2023.10
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- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Direct implementation of ABA techniques and interventions
- Data collection correlated to client's treatment plan and programming.
- Collaboration between BCBA, RBTs and Clinical Director regarding client programming and monthly treatment team meetings
Behavior Coordinator Manager
Pace School
2021.12 - 2022.06
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design comprehensive behavior support programs that addressed students'' academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote skill-building among students with significant behavioral challenges.
- Led implementation of specific interventions consistent with the therapeutic treatment plan for each adolescent.
- Conducted ongoing review of each adolescent's progress and prepared daily progress notes detailing child adolescent behavior, interventions utilized, progress toward achievement of treatment objectives, unresolved issues, and plan.
- Collaborated with the treatment team and participated in weekly treatment team meetings to discuss and monitor each adolescent's progress with their individualized goals.
Housing Case Manager
Valley Youth House
2021.03 - 2021.12
- Established partnerships within the community to address various barriers faced by clients seeking stable housing opportunities, such as employment or mental health support services.
- Assisted in the development of YHDP demonstration program for Allegheny County DHS coordinated community plan to prevent and end youth homelessness.
- Provided case management services to homeless individuals (18-24) and linked them to transitional and permanent housing, access to mental health treatment, education services, and other resources.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of outreach and community engagement strategies.
- Participated and collaborated with other homeless liaisons agencies to assess programs progress.
GPS Caseworker 2
Allegheny CO. DHS Of Children, Youth, & Families
2020.06 - 2021.03
- Investigated reports of child abuse/neglect and completed home visits to assess allegations.
- Provided on-going case management services to children and families until child safety was ensured.
- Coordinated with various community agencies and facilitated monthly team meetings to review family's progress to reunification.
- Kept accurate and updated documentation of my caseloads progress.
Education
Applied Behavior Analysis
PennWest California University
California, PA08.2023
Human Development And Family Studies
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2020
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior intervention
- Parent and Staff Training
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Treatment Plans
- VB-MAPP assessment
Certification
- Licensed Behavior Specialist - October 2023
Timeline
Licensed Behavior Specialist
ABA Abilities LLC.
2023.10 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Abilities LLC.
2022.06 - 2023.10
Behavior Coordinator Manager
Pace School
2021.12 - 2022.06
Housing Case Manager
Valley Youth House
2021.03 - 2021.12
GPS Caseworker 2
Allegheny CO. DHS Of Children, Youth, & Families
2020.06 - 2021.03
Applied Behavior Analysis
PennWest California University
Human Development And Family Studies
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Licensed Behavior Specialist - October 2023
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