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Erica Avramis

Cameron,NC

Summary

Compassionate professional with background in social and human services, known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support individuals and communities effectively.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
Fort Liberty, NC
04.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing child welfare programs.
  • Facilitated group discussions to encourage dialogue among program participants.
  • Developed educational materials such as handouts, brochures, and presentations on relevant topics related to the CYPA Program.
  • Established positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, parents and guardians, and external partners.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to increase parental involvement in the program.
  • Provided guidance on behavior management techniques during activities.
  • Conducted assessments of each individual's needs and developed appropriate action plans to help them meet their goals.

Behavior Technician

Our Child Therapy
Broadway, NC
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
  • Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
  • Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
  • Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
  • Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
  • Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
  • Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
  • Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
  • Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
  • Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
  • Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
  • Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
  • Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
Fort Drum, NY
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated workshops that focused on building self-esteem, problem solving skills, communication skills.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through education sessions about nutrition, physical activity.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing child welfare programs.
  • Facilitated group discussions to encourage dialogue among program participants.
  • Organized field trips and special events for program members.
  • Provided support to youth facing challenging situations, including crisis intervention and referrals for additional resources.
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of activities for youth participants.
  • Developed educational materials such as handouts, brochures, and presentations on relevant topics related to the CYPA Program.
  • Advised participants on social skills development opportunities within the community.
  • Established positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, parents and guardians, and external partners.

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
Vicenza, Italy
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through education sessions about nutrition, physical activity.
  • Facilitated workshops that focused on building self-esteem, problem solving skills, communication skills.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing child welfare programs.
  • Facilitated group discussions to encourage dialogue among program participants.
  • Organized field trips and special events for program members.
  • Provided support to youth facing challenging situations, including crisis intervention and referrals for additional resources.

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
Vicenza, Italy
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through education sessions about nutrition, physical activity.
  • Facilitated workshops that focused on building self-esteem, problem solving skills, communication skills.
  • Coordinated transportation services for program members when necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing child welfare programs.
  • Facilitated group discussions to encourage dialogue among program participants.
  • Organized field trips and special events for program members.
  • Provided support to youth facing challenging situations, including crisis intervention and referrals for additional resources.
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of activities for youth participants.
  • Developed educational materials such as handouts, brochures, and presentations on relevant topics related to the CYPA Program.
  • Engaged in outreach efforts within local schools and community centers to recruit new participants into the CYPA Program.
  • Advised participants on social skills development opportunities within the community.
  • Established positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, parents and guardians, and external partners.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, budget expenditures, and other program data.
  • Supported staff members with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies when needed.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to increase parental involvement in the program.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in youth programming.
  • Provided guidance on behavior management techniques during activities.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe space for youth to express themselves.
  • Conducted assessments of each individual's needs and developed appropriate action plans to help them meet their goals.
  • Administered recreation programs to keep activities running smoothly to serve youth.
  • Coordinated facilities preparation, break-down and cleaning for each event and activity.
  • Trained and managed volunteer staff to accomplish program objectives.

Sales Associate

Dollar General Store
Fayetteville, NC
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Pauls High School
Saint Pauls, NC
06-2016

Some College (No Degree) -

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC

Timeline

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
04.2024 - Current

Behavior Technician

Our Child Therapy
11.2023 - 04.2024

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
01.2021 - 08.2021

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
08.2019 - 01.2020

CYPA Youth Program Assistant

NAF
02.2018 - 09.2018

Sales Associate

Dollar General Store
07.2016 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Saint Pauls High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Fayetteville Technical Community College

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