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Debra Heslop

Ansonia,CT

Summary

Motivated Human Service professional enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives. with compassionate leadership. In addition to applying time management and organizational skills in various environments, while offering over 10 years of related experience. Highly professional, team-oriented and proactive in organizing workflows and resources to meet shift demands.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Continuum of Care
New Haven, CT
02.2021 - Current
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
  • Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.

Teacher Assistant

St. Vincent's Special needs
Bridgeport, CT
06.2017 - Current
  • Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
  • Fostered an atmosphere that encourages creativity and respect for diversity.
  • Collaborated with teachers to identify areas of improvement for struggling students.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement.

Behavior Therapist

Aspire Living & Learning
Trumbull, CT
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Provided individual and group therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis in order to modify behaviors.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and parents to ensure effective treatment plans were implemented.
  • Maintained accurate records of session notes and client progress reports in accordance with state regulations.

Residential Counselor

Kennedy Center Inc
Trumbull, CT
04.2008 - 11.2022
  • Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
  • Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
  • Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family needs and follow-up services to families in need.

Education

Master of Science - Human Services

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2022

Skills

  • Case Documentation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Social Skill Development
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Daily Living Skill Development
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Data Collection
  • Behavioral Intervention

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Continuum of Care
02.2021 - Current

Behavior Therapist

Aspire Living & Learning
01.2021 - 12.2023

Teacher Assistant

St. Vincent's Special needs
06.2017 - Current

Residential Counselor

Kennedy Center Inc
04.2008 - 11.2022

Master of Science - Human Services

Capella University

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