Diana Garcia De Rivera
Palmdale
Summary
Accomplished Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a proven track record at Easterseals Southern California, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering team collaboration. Expert in clinical assessment and staff development, I've led teams to improve care standards through evidence-based interventions and mentoring. Skilled in crisis management and staff education, my leadership has contributed significantly to professional growth and patient care excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Easterseals Southern California
Lancaster, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of 40 participants effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
- Assessed participants, determined needs, and managed care.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
- Lead and directed team of 40 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Mentored junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
- Provided supervision to clinical members acquiring hours for the BCBA exam eligibility, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
Clinical Supervisor
A Change in Trajectory
Lancaster, CA
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
- Mentored junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Provided supervision to therapists in training, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
- Monitored adherence to ethical guidelines among clinical staff members, supporting their ongoing professional growth while maintaining high quality care standards.
Child Development Specialist
Enriched Learning Services, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Prepared children for success in home settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
- Created and managed weekly personal schedule to accommodate visits with families, initial evaluations and reviews.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
Behavior Interventionist
Lancaster School District
Lancaster, CA
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Established rapport with each student, building trust and fostering a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Irvine, CA10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06.2012
Skills
- Clinical Training
- Team Supervision
- Clinical assessment
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Clinical Instruction
- Staff education and training
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst - License #1-20-44252
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Easterseals Southern California
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
A Change in Trajectory
01.2018 - 09.2021
Child Development Specialist
Enriched Learning Services, Inc
10.2016 - 12.2017
Behavior Interventionist
Lancaster School District
03.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Northridge