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Erica Smith

Cedar City,UT

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Utah Behavior Services
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Primary work in a clinic based setting with occasional in home settings based on the needs of the clients. In home materials were always provided for parents even if their child was clinic based only.
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy) to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client's unique strengths and needs.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child's progress at home.
  • Exposure to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
  • Exposure to Dr. Greg Hanley's method of teaching and responding.

Behavior Analyst Assistant, RBT

Chrysalis
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Worked in a residential placement environment with support from in home staff.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with clinical team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
  • Documented behavioral data accurately, contributing to better-informed treatment adjustments.

Education

Associate of Arts - Special Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Social Skills Development
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Behavior Intervention Planning
  • Community-Based Instruction
  • Picture Exchange Communication System
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Pivotal Response Treatment
  • Parent and Caregiver Training

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Utah Behavior Services
12.2021 - 02.2024

Behavior Analyst Assistant, RBT

Chrysalis
04.2017 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts - Special Education

Arizona State University
Erica Smith