Destiny Gomez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with 5 years experience as a BCBA, 7 years as a supervisor, and 11 years in the field of ABA. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Easterseals Southern California - Autism Services
07.2018 - Current
- Designed discipline-specific interventions based on assessment measures, data-driven evaluations, and caregiver's competency.
- Managed caseloads ranging from 10-32 cases, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
- Conducted assessments of incoming participants, which included recommendation of the best fit of service line (e.g., direct, parent training, social skills).
- Managed clinical teams of a masters level supervisor as well as 1-2 direct clinicians per case.
- Served as a direct clinician or direct supervisor when experiencing staff capacity difficulties.
- Managed and maintained supervision requirements for BCBAs and RBTs.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified direct clinicians through interview and making recommendations for employment.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
Program Manager
Easterseals Southern California - Autism Services
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed caseloads of 6-13 parent consult and direct intervention cases, which included the collaboration with a BCBA and support of direct clinicians.
- Planned and led monthly progress reviews for each case.
- Managed and maintained program records including data reliability and regular fidelity checks.
- Delivered ongoing training to direct clinicians as well as caregivers of all cases.
- Delivered feedback for performance of direct clinicians, set goals for improvement, and collaborated with HR and BCBA level supervisor on disciplinary action, as needed.
- Collaborated with other supervisory associates on the implementation of monthly trainings for the region.
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals Southern California - Autism Services
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Planned individualized session activities to keep participants motivated to participate in treatment goals.
- Established rapport with participants and caregivers to foster trust and buy-in of treatment goals.
- Acted as the lead in crisis management situations including directing caregivers on next steps to target de-escalation.
- Maintained accurate records of participant progress including the fading of prompts to target increased independence.
- Participated in monthly case meetings with parents and supervisors to address program barriers, while maintaining professional communication.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Implemented feedback of Masters and BCBA level supervisors.
- Modeled the implementation of ABA strategies, data collection, and professionalism for onboarding direct clinicians.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA08.2012
Skills
- Clinical Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Clinical Training
- Decision-Making
- Information Management
- Case Management
- Works well under pressure
- Time management
- Highly motivated
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certification Number: 1-18-30800 - May 2018
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Easterseals Southern California - Autism Services
07.2018 - Current
Program Manager
Easterseals Southern California - Autism Services
09.2016 - 07.2018
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals Southern California - Autism Services
01.2013 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Davis