LaSalle Association for the Developmentally Delayed, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Directly supervises and assists clientele diagnosed with physical and/or mental disabilities in supported employment services through local non-profit organization. Provides individualized, person-centered prevocational services to prepare individuals for employment by developing general, non-job specific skills and work experiences in integrated community settings. Provides day habilitation services that allow individuals to acquire, retain, or improve self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills through a community setting. Responsible for ensuring safe transport of clientele to/from employment sites.
Registered ABA Line Technician
The Pediatrics and Autism Center, LLC
02.2021 - 02.2023
Implemented a patient care plan created by a board-certified behavior analyst. Encouraged socially acceptable replacement behaviors so clients could build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. Provided direct client care in one-on-one settings. Followed the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols. Collected and recorded data based on client behavior. Communicated with clients, parents, and caregivers regarding client progress. Assisted behavior analysts with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition. Assisted behavior analysts in the preparation of client materials.
Control Room Operator
LaSalle Correctional Center
05.2014 - 02.2021
Monitored the movement of jail personnel, inmates, and visitors within the jail utilizing close circuit television, radios, and intercom systems. Reported unauthorized movements, emergency situations or unusual activities to designated personnel for response. Summoned deputies, fire, and medical assistance as necessary. Prepared and updated dormitory logs to reflect inmate movement. Controlled and issued keys and maintained log of activity.
Special Education Paraprofessional
LaSalle Parish School Board
08.2000 - 05.2014
Created and implemented learning materials according to groups and individual children. Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promoted learning. Communicated with teachers and counselors to resolve behavioral and academic problems of the students. Monitored the behavior of children during classroom activities. Documented reports on individual participation, learning, behavior, and performance. Provided a safe and harmonious learning environment to the children where they could grow and develop, despite suffering from disabilities. Worked directly with students by reinforcing skills previously introduced by the teacher.
Education
A.S. - Criminal Justice
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, Louisiana
High school diploma - undefined
Jena High School
Jena, Louisiana
01.1986
Skills
Help train mentally challenged adults for the work force
Certification
Registered Behavioral Line Technician, Louisiana, 2021.
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