Skilled Behavior Health Specialist with 2 years experience in forensic facility supporting dual diagnosed individuals including 1+ years of specialized experiences with sexual offender case management. Background in inclusion and behavioral support in special education. Reliable professional recognized by peers for exemplary attention to detail in program development, effective communication and collaboration abilities. Looking to apply my experience in case management and providing positive behavioral supports at your facility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Specialist III
San Angelo Stated Supported Living Center
Carlsbad, Texas
07.2021 - 09.2023
Provided behavior support services, including behavior assessments, and performs simple and complex data analysis, simple and complex behavioral interventions, and behavior analysis consultation under supervision of a Board Certified, Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Responsible in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavior and psychiatric support plans (including comprehensive functional behavioral assessments), staff training, data collection and reporting, and program evaluation, commensurate with the level of training.
Served as a member of the Unit and Interdisciplinary Teams.
Provided technical assistance and ensured training and feedback to staff responsible for implementing behavior support plans.
Used appropriate supervisory/management staff for assistance as needed.
Participated in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to behavioral health service provision.
Planned, assigned, and supervised the work of others.
Worked with forensic committed individuals who had complex needs and who exhibited aggressive, self-injurious and case manager for the sexual offending population.
Worked under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Administered, scored, and reviewed behavioral, intellectual, psychological, psychiatric assessments.
Collaborated with psychiatry and medical departments as needed as well as through quarterly interims.
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Angelo Independent School District
San Angelo, Texas
01.2021 - 06.2021
Worked one on one with children with learning disabilities and other intellectual deficits
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to address pertinent issues
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
Provided documentation to aid the development of individual learning strategies
Implemented Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans
Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth
Collaborated with special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
Special Education Program Aide
DODEA Schools
Spangdahlem, Germany
04.2017 - 08.2020
Daily use of office automation software programs and tools that to track data on students such as Microsoft related software and web-based software
Adapted and modified general education work to meet the needs of students
Planned and organized activities for students following federally regulated educational guidelines
Communicated effectively with general education teachers
Assisted and supported general education teachers in classrooms
Skilled in problem solving and developing plans with general education and special education teachers to adhere to student's education plan
Organized student work related to individualized educational goals
Assisted in planning and organizing student schedules to adhere to student's individualized education plan (IEP)
Analyzed multiple student work daily to track data on educational growth
Clerical work such as file organization, data tracking computation, delivering documents to staff, printed and organized student reports for general education teachers, and record keeping
Provided direction and assistance to other paraprofessionals and facilitated training guides to assist new staff
Met daily to facilitate and/or delegate tasks.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
52nd Force Support Squadron
Spangdahlem, Germany
08.2016 - 01.2017
Maintained control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years of age
Interacted with children using approved child guidance and development techniques as provided by supervisors
Established program environment that promotes positive interactions with other children and adults
Supervised children during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events
Developed lesson plans using Creative Curriculum
Provided and led planned activities for program participants
Implemented activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth
Managed and aided children with homework or any other special planned activities
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors
Provided communication and updates to parents regularly regarding their child or children pertaining to growth and/or development
Communicated cooperatively with staff regarding youth.
Paraprofessional Behavioral Interventionist
Community Partnerships of Idaho
Mountain Home, ID
08.2015 - 07.2016
Worked one-on-one with children with disabilities in general education classrooms
Facilitated small study groups for children with learning and behavioral deficits
Taught basic education principles while complying with IEP and behavioral goals
Supervised children at recess, lunch, hallway, and during specials
Recorded data and wrote narratives on behaviors to develop Individualized Education Plans and Behavioral Intervention Plans
Regularly recorded maladaptive behaviors in a narrative form to
Modeled behaviors in the classroom to assure a basic understanding of expectations
Established coping strategies within the classroom for assigned child's overall health and wellness
Implemented replacement behaviors needed for child to meet behavioral goals
Graded assignments and passed out materials in the classroom
Implemented strategies for children to achieve learning and behavior goals following their Individual Education Plan and/or Behavior Intervention Plan
Coordinated and communicated with teachers, parents, and staff on child's social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth to improve the IEP process
Communicated with parents about their child or children's behavioral concerns or successes during after school activities
Attended seminars and additional training related to job performance monthly.
Education
Master of Arts - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
CHARLESTOWN
08.2016
High School Diploma -
Navarre High School
Navarre, FL
05.2006
Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavioral Intervention Plans
Case Management
Comprehensive and Functional Behavioral Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Data Collection and Interpretations
Dual-Diagnosis
Forensic Psychiatry
Knowledge of etiology and characteristics of developmental disabilities
SOTP (Sex-Offender Treatment Programs)
Mental Health Counseling
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Training and Development
Professional Development
SYMBIS Marriage Counseling Facilitator, 2021
CPR/First Aid Certification, August 2023
Sex Offender Training Conference March 2023
Additional Information
Attended 31st Annual TX Sex Offender Treatment Conference Earning CE in Extracting Information-Interviewing. Pedophilia, Expert Advocations, Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatments, Victim Clarification and Family Reunification
Trainings in Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Root Cause Analysis, Positive Behavior Supports,
Official Restraint Monitor for San Angelo SSLC
Facility trained professional staff to preform suicide risk assessments
Facilitator of daily group therapy and daily group goal setting
Key Spouse for 315th Training Wing Goodfellow AFB 2021-2022
Assisted multiple military spouses with resume writing/building and application processes
Timeline
Behavior Health Specialist III
San Angelo Stated Supported Living Center
07.2021 - 09.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Angelo Independent School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
Special Education Program Aide
DODEA Schools
04.2017 - 08.2020
Child and Youth Program Assistant
52nd Force Support Squadron
08.2016 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional Behavioral Interventionist
Community Partnerships of Idaho
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING