Gabriela Lujan
Irving
Summary
Passionate RBT with commitment to supporting clients in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities.
Support program operations by applying strong document management and resource coordination skills to day-to-day needs. Conscientiously address any need and resolve concerns to promote efficiency and maximize service outreach. Proven relationship-building and planning abilities.
Compassionate Juvenile Probation Officer with 1 years of experience working with troubled juvenile offenders. Works flexible schedule and travels to nearby jurisdictions. Accomplished at counseling and assessing youth offenders with and without
Self-assured Juvenile Detention Officer accomplished at communicating with juvenile offenders, observing behavior, and documenting all unity activity. Trained in crisis intervention and prevention. Experience providing day-to-day supervision to youth in a 24-hour detention center compromised of many youth offenders.
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Supplemental Health Care
Plano
05.2025 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for clients with developmental disorders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted skill-building sessions to promote social and communication abilities.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients during sessions.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and strategies used.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
Youth Care Worker
Compass connections
San Antonio
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted youth in developing life skills through structured activities.
- Monitored behavior and provided support during daily routines and transitions.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage communication and conflict resolution.
- Supervise minors while in school.
- Help minors with daily chores.
- Take them to doctors appointments
- Mentoring in life skills
- Documented observations and incidents in compliance with organizational policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of youth facilities and rooms.
- Established and maintained environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration and ethical behavior.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
CASA Volunteer
Child Advocates San Antonio
San Antonio
02.2013 - 03.2025
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Researched community resources to assist families in meeting their needs.
- Performed research to respond to inquiries and interpret policy provisions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Facilitated family visits, monitored child's well-being, and reported findings to court.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Collaborated with teachers, social workers, and other professionals involved in case management.
- Advocated for children's rights in court hearings and legal proceedings.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop comprehensive case plans.
- Conducted regular visits with children to assess their well-being and needs.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Hays County Juvenile Detention Center
San Marcos
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with resolving disputes between detainees peacefully.
- Transported juvenile detainees to court hearings or other appointments as required.
- Completed daily reports.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised recreational activities for detained juveniles.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained within the facility at all times.
- Monitored detainees for compliance with regulations, safety protocols, and behavior standards.
- Reported incidents of misconduct or violations of policy to supervisors.
- Reported on quality of inmate work and violations committed by prisoners.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Intervened during crisis situations involving detainees to de-escalate potential conflicts.
- Followed medical orders and dispensed medications, when needed.
- Facilitated communication between detainees and their families when appropriate.
- Provided emotional and physical support to juveniles in detention facilities.
- Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
- Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender.
Youth Care Worker
Seton Homes
San Antonio
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Mentored and supported young people through collaborative activities and social programs.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Supported and encouraged academic performance to help youth achieve educational goals.
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs.
- Facilitated group activities that promote socialization skills among youth in care.
- Monitored the physical environment to ensure safety of clients and staff.
- Implemented evidence based practices designed to improve outcomes for clients served.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
Daycare Teacher
Country Home Daycare
San Antonio
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
Residential Youth Care Worker
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
San Antonio
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilized vehicles to transport youth to and from school, appointments and outings.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments or recreational activities.
- Maintained communication with outside agencies such as schools, courts, probation departments.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Facilitated group activities with the aim of promoting positive behavior change.
- Helped youth victims of abuse by coordinating specialized therapy sessions.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to residential care including safety standards.
- Conducted assessments of residents' physical, emotional, educational and social needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Illinois State University
Normal, IL08-2019
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Interviewing Techniques
- Child Advocacy
- Legal Knowledge
- Policy Development
- Speak and write fluent Spanish
- Understands and speaks Portuguese
- Document Review
- Mentorship
- Legal Research
- Client Representation
- Client Home Visits
- Case Management
- Behavior intervention
- Data tracking
- Therapeutic activities
- Communication strategies
- Crisis intervention
- Social skills facilitation
- Life skills mentorship
- Safety protocols
- Positive behavior reinforcement
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish
- Understands and speaks Portuguese
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Supplemental Health Care
05.2025 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Compass connections
06.2024 - 03.2025
Juvenile Detention Officer
Hays County Juvenile Detention Center
12.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Care Worker
Seton Homes
11.2022 - 11.2023
Daycare Teacher
Country Home Daycare
02.2021 - 11.2022
Residential Youth Care Worker
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
10.2020 - 01.2021
CASA Volunteer
Child Advocates San Antonio
02.2013 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Illinois State University