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Ester Elbert

Santa Rosa

Summary

Adept Clinical Supervisor with a robust background in ABA methods for children with autism, demonstrated during my tenure at EP BEHAVIOR CONSULTING. Specializes in patient-focused therapy and adaptive strategies in changing environments. Proven track record in staff education, enhancing patient relations, and implementing quality assurance controls. Fluent in bilingual communication, ensuring comprehensive care and significant progress in patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Supervisor

EP BEHAVIOR CONSULTING
SANTA ROSA
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
  • Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
  • Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
  • Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
  • Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
  • Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
  • Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
  • Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
  • Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
  • Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
  • Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
  • Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.

Behavioral Health Technician

Ep Behavior Consulting
Santa Rosa
02.2017 - Current
  • Promoted positive relationships between family members by providing education on effective parenting strategies.
  • Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
  • Trained families, teachers, aides, and other professionals in the implementation of behavior intervention strategies.
  • Assembled, maintained and analyzed data gathered during student sessions, completed daily treatment logs and consistently submitted timely written and verbal progress reports.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement methods to increase desired behaviors while decreasing challenging behaviors.
  • Conducted assessments of child's current functioning level in areas such as communication, socialization, self-help skills, and academic performance.
  • Provided individualized behavior therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorders.
  • Implemented a variety of teaching strategies including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching and verbal behavior analysis.
  • Assisted clients in developing social skills such as turn taking, conversation maintenance, initiating interactions with peers.
  • Maintained detailed records of each session including notes about client's progress or lack thereof.
  • Provided crisis intervention as needed to manage severe behaviors.
  • Attended conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
  • Interpreted research or operational data.
  • Provided direct client care and group treatment while utilizing combinations of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
  • Conducted behavioral assessments to determine baseline behaviors and identify specific needs of clients.
  • Analyzed behavioral data to adjust intervention strategies for optimal outcomes.
  • Assisted clients in developing adaptive skills for increased independence.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and best practice guidelines.
  • Facilitated social skills groups to improve clients' interaction and communication with peers.
  • Provided parent training sessions to reinforce strategies and techniques used in therapy sessions.

Nanny

Nanny Services
Sonoma County
02.2016 - Current
  • Part time nanny for different families in Sonoma County
  • Child's ages range from 6 months old to 12 years old
  • Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
  • Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
  • Provided assistance with homework assignments when needed.
  • Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.

Au Pair

Apex
Kentfield
04.2014 - 04.2016
  • Took care of a kid with special need
  • Assisted at meals, performed physical and occupational therapy few hours per day and looked after him while the parents were away for work
  • Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning.
  • Bathed and dressed children, teaching grooming, and hygiene.
  • Provided direct therapeutic interventions such as play therapy, speech therapy or occupational therapy services as needed by the child.
  • Coordinated communication among outside agencies providing services such as speech therapy or occupational therapy.
  • Organized materials, supplies, and equipment for speech therapy sessions.
  • Utilized current technologies such as iPads to supplement traditional speech therapy approaches.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises as instructed by physician or therapist.
  • Utilized specialized exercise equipment designed for pediatric physical therapy sessions.

Sport Reporter

Olimpiazzurra
12.2013 - 04.2014
  • Company Overview: Internet
  • Writing articles about the news in the Gymnastics section of the online magazine
  • Internet
  • Cultivated relationships with sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
  • Monitored breaking news related to sports teams or organizations and responded quickly.
  • Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
  • Wrote articles for newspapers, magazines and websites about sports topics.
  • Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.

Nanny

Private
03.2013 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Household
  • Looking after a child of two years old
  • I was involved in activities like playing, art and crafts, going at the park, cleaning and feeding
  • Some light housekeeping duties
  • Household

Tourist Officer

G&G Service
07.2012 - 09.2012
  • Company Overview: Scivolandia, Sicily - IT
  • Teacher of Muscular Awakening and daytime entertainment for customers at the Scivolandia Water Park
  • Scivolandia, Sicily - IT

Tourist Entertainment Officer

Mia Group
03.2012 - 07.2012
  • Baby Club Activities responsible for daytime and evening entertainment for children living in the Resort

Touristic Entertainment Officer

Settemari Club
09.2011 - 12.2011
  • Company Overview: Village Floriana Lagoon
  • Entertainment for tourists in the day and evening in the holiday resorts including public relations, theater activities, games organizing, briefing and escorting tourists from the airport to the resort
  • Village Floriana Lagoon

Tourist Entertainment Officer

Eventi Animazione
06.2011 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: Village Himera, Sicily - IT
  • Club activities responsible for daytime and evening entertainment for children living in the Resort
  • Village Himera, Sicily - IT

Baby Sitter

Pavia
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • I took care of two children after school at times when the mother was absent for work

Horse Therapy Assistant

Centro Neurologico Mondino
Pavia
09.2009 - 11.2010
  • Company Overview: Pavia, Lombardia
  • Assistance in the activities of horse therapy to children with behavioral and motor problems
  • Pavia, Lombardia

Psycomotricity

Private
Brindisi
  • Company Overview: Brindisi, Italy
  • I was involved in locomotion of a child with a neurological disorder
  • Brindisi, Italy

Education

Rett Syndrome

At University College
03.2010

Bachelor of Science - Pediatric Psycho and Physical Therapy

University Of Pavia
01.2010

Foundation neurological institute Mondino
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
01.2010

Occupational Therapy

Conference Center at the Palazzo delle Stelline
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
03.2009

Rett Center of Israel
Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Skills

  • Children neurological disorders
  • Motor skills therapy
  • Patient relations
  • ABA Methods for kids with autism
  • Consistent quality care
  • Adaptive to changing environments
  • Feeding therapy
  • Clinical training
  • Staff education and training
  • Individual therapy
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Patient records administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Developing training programs
  • HIPAA
  • Behavioral health
  • Patient assessment
  • Bilingual
  • Patient-focused therapy

Affiliations

  • HIKING
  • BIKING
  • KAYAKING
  • ANIMAL CARE
  • READING
  • WRITING

Languages

Italian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Supervisor

EP BEHAVIOR CONSULTING
04.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

Ep Behavior Consulting
02.2017 - Current

Nanny

Nanny Services
02.2016 - Current

Au Pair

Apex
04.2014 - 04.2016

Sport Reporter

Olimpiazzurra
12.2013 - 04.2014

Nanny

Private
03.2013 - 12.2013

Tourist Officer

G&G Service
07.2012 - 09.2012

Tourist Entertainment Officer

Mia Group
03.2012 - 07.2012

Touristic Entertainment Officer

Settemari Club
09.2011 - 12.2011

Tourist Entertainment Officer

Eventi Animazione
06.2011 - 09.2011

Baby Sitter

08.2010 - 12.2010

Horse Therapy Assistant

Centro Neurologico Mondino
09.2009 - 11.2010

Psycomotricity

Private

Rett Syndrome

At University College

Bachelor of Science - Pediatric Psycho and Physical Therapy

University Of Pavia

Foundation neurological institute Mondino

Occupational Therapy

Conference Center at the Palazzo delle Stelline

Rett Center of Israel

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