Danielle Coartney
Naperville,IL
Summary
Skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis and adept at fostering meaningful relationships, I excel in creating impactful behavior intervention plans. At The Place for Children with Autism, I was recognized for exceptional service, demonstrating my ability to engage clients and collaborate effectively with professionals, ensuring progress and safety in therapeutic settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
The Place for Children with Autism
Aurora, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted in developing home programs that support generalization across settings.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Instructed staff members on how to implement behavioral interventions and utilize positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and collaborate on treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Residential Counselor
Northern Illinois Academy
Aurora, 60502
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Provided information on resident progress and development of case plans.
- Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
- Supervised medication administration according to physician instructions.
- Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
- Organized recreational activities such as field trips or sports events to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
- Accompanied and supervised students during meals.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
- Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Mediated interpersonal problems between residents.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Collaborated with other counselors to develop programs that address needs of residents.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Made regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Collaborated with counselors to develop counseling programs that addressed student needs.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
- Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
- Provided appropriate feedback and information to help residents succeed in program.
- Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.
- Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05-2023
Skills
- Picture exchange communication system
- Functional behavior assessment
- Augmentative communication devices
- Natural environment training
- Incidental teaching
- Visual supports implementation
- Social skills development
- Behavior modification techniques
- Client engagement
- Prompting strategies
- Applied behavior analysis
- Individual care planning
- Error correction techniques
- Token economy systems
- Treatment implementation
- Peer-mediated instruction
- Data collection and analysis
- Relationship building
- Verbal behavior training
- Discrete trial training
- Session preparation
- Collaboration with professionals
- Group instruction
- Activity schedules
- Behavior intervention plans
- Direct instruction
- Instructional strategy application
- Reinforcement procedures
- Transition planning
- Self-management strategies
Affiliations
- I love going to the gym, consuming a well-balanced diet, and playing golf when it's nice out. I have been a full-time worker and student for the past few years. I have created a lifestyle where I balance both lives, and still make time to implement leisure activities and sustain positive mental health.
Certification
- I have my RBT license, which I acquired in May 2022, and I am also a certified mandated reporter
Accomplishments
- I graduated with honors when I acquired my associate degree and progressively improved my GPA after transferring to a university. I have made it to the dean's list for the past four years and anticipate graduating with my undergraduate degree with a 3.9 GPA.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
The Place for Children with Autism
11.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor
Northern Illinois Academy
09.2019 - 05.2021
- I have my RBT license, which I acquired in May 2022, and I am also a certified mandated reporter
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Aurora University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Waubonsee Community College
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