Fariah Safa
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Used CentralReach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
Sales Team Associate
Target
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for excellent customer service skills and knowledge of merchandise in general area
- Organize and clean the sales floor and backrooms
- Stock merchandise and create sales planners
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Habilitation Specialist
ADAPT Community Network
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Under general direction, is responsible for designing and implementing an organized, individualized program for acquisition of functional skills that will lead to increased independent community participation for the people supported served
- Plan group, individual activities and assigns staff to implement.
- Delivered physical and programmatic aid to clients.
- Assisted habilitation specialist in maintaining clean and organized classroom.
- Took clients out into community on regular basis and maintained close supervision during outings.
- Wrote case notes and documented incidents involving clients.
- Supervised and assisted residents with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
- Developed resident activities and programming to encourage new skills and maintain present skills.
- Offered instructions to help individuals learn, retain or improve competencies for maximal functioning.
- Noted client responses and results to facilitate interventions and assessment through proper documentation.
- Implemented written goals from treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Sales Representative
Cookie's, Store
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Responsible of selling products and providing efficient and exceptional customer service
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Volunteer
New York Presbyterian Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Help organize and work with patients
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Volunteer
Christodora
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Learn environmental science, Keep the environment clean, Activities like hiking, tree phenology, and cleaning a river, Educate peers about the environment, Learn the effects of global warming
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Planted and maintained gardens to provide fresh produce for individuals in need.
Tutor
PencilsINK
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible for helping students between the ages of 6-13 understand and complete assignments
- Develop lesson plans to help in various subjects and engage students with hands on activities.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
Voluntary Tutor
Children's Haven Daycare Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Assisted students with homework using curriculum and materials provided by program.
- Communicated with parents and teachers regarding student progress and areas of concern.
- Determined concepts needing priority focus of tutorial sessions by reviewing and assessing student work, notes and discussions.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
Volunteer
SS Joachim and Anne Nursing Home
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Client Relationship Development
- Intervention Management
- Behavioral Management
- Social Skill Development
- Data Collection
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Workplace Safety
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
InBloom Autism Services
03.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Team Associate
Target
09.2022 - 03.2023
Habilitation Specialist
ADAPT Community Network
12.2021 - 09.2022
Volunteer
New York Presbyterian Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Sales Representative
Cookie's, Store
03.2018 - 12.2021
Volunteer
Christodora
01.2017 - 07.2017
Tutor
PencilsINK
09.2016 - 07.2017
Voluntary Tutor
Children's Haven Daycare Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Volunteer
SS Joachim and Anne Nursing Home
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brooklyn College
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