Dante Jones
Behavioral Technician
Miami
Summary
Experienced professional dedicated to helping patients meet potential to function in society. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills to encourage patient comfort and relaxation. Skilled at coaching special needs individuals to achieve greater independence and confidence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
South Florida Autism Center
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Child Care Counselor
Liberty Square Youth Center
5 2008 - 6 2011
- Mentored groups or individual youths developing social and emotional skills through fresh and fun after school programs
- Taught kids skills how to behave well, make good decisions, and build healthy relationships
- Assisted in weaving social and emotional learning curriculum into a fun after school program
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
- Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games
- Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Assist in preparing food for children, serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods
- Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives
- Maintain daily open communication with parents; maintain confidentiality
- Report any suspect abuse to supervisor.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Human Resource Assistant
Fort Eustis
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Checked references for potential candidates.
- Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials and training programs.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
Receptionist/ Child Care Assistant
Juanita's Daycare
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Played an instrumental role in maintaining a clean work environment by coordinating office maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
Education
High School Graduate -
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Skills
Microsoft (Office) Word
Power Point
Excel
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Sensory Integration Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Crisis Management
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Individualized Education Plans
- Group Instruction Techniques
Unique Skill Sets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Customer Service Relations
- Student Athlete
- Team Building
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Behavior Technician
South Florida Autism Center
08.2023 - Current
Human Resource Assistant
Fort Eustis
06.2016 - 08.2016
Receptionist/ Child Care Assistant
Juanita's Daycare
08.2012 - 11.2013
Child Care Counselor
Liberty Square Youth Center
5 2008 - 6 2011
High School Graduate -
Miami Northwestern Senior High School