Summary
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Utilizing a Multi-Step Approach to Teaching Functional Life Skills with Clients with High Rates of Challenging Behavior.
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Erica Vanhook

Southfield

Summary

Compassionate Lead Beahvior Technician with a solid background in providing care and support for patients in mental health settings. Possess strong skills in behavioral management, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention, contributing to safe and positive patient outcomes. Have effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to assist in the development and implement of individualized care plans, enhancing patient well-being and facilitating recovery processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor under challenging conditions, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Behavior Technician

Judson Center
Royal Oak
05.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with the implementation of interventions outlined in behavior treatment plans
  • Used techniques such classical conditioning, shaping and chaining
  • Helped patients accomplish daily tasks and build social skills
  • Observed patients and collected data
  • Designed materials and activities to support treatment goals

Fitness Center Supervisor

Wayne State University
Detroit
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Supervise student's activities
  • Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
  • Provided instruction, coaching and motivation to all employees during the shift

Front Desk Assistant

Wayne State University
Detroit
05.2014 - 12.2017
  • Greeted daily visitors and customers upon arrival
  • Reported maintenance problems to the appropriate personnel
  • Sorted mail and other important data

Tutor/College Intern

Wayne State University
Redford
06.2014 - 08.2015

Camp Counselor

Vandenberg Elementary School
Redford
09.2010 - 10.2010
  • Taught campers various skills, including how to safely start a campfire, how to rock climb and methods to avoid poisonous outdoor plants

Education

M.D. - Applied Behavior Analysis

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2025

Certificate - BCaBa in Applied Behavior Analysis

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.2017

Skills

  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Data collection
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Case management
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Spotlight

https://education.wayne.edu/news/the-power-of-a-practicum-wayne-state-university-college-of-educations-applied-behavior-analysis-program-helps-alumna-erica-vanhook-find-her-calling-build-her-confidence-and-advance-her-career-63402

Utilizing a Multi-Step Approach to Teaching Functional Life Skills with Clients with High Rates of Challenging Behavior.

  • Vanhook, E. (2024, October). Utilizing a Multi-Step Approach to Teaching Functional Life Skills with Clients with High Rates of Challenging Behavior. Michigan Autism Conference, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Timeline

Lead Behavior Technician

Judson Center
05.2017 - Current

Fitness Center Supervisor

Wayne State University
08.2016 - 05.2018

Tutor/College Intern

Wayne State University
06.2014 - 08.2015

Front Desk Assistant

Wayne State University
05.2014 - 12.2017

Camp Counselor

Vandenberg Elementary School
09.2010 - 10.2010

M.D. - Applied Behavior Analysis

Wayne State University

Certificate - BCaBa in Applied Behavior Analysis

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Wayne State University
Erica Vanhook