Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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GAYLA L. ENTERKIN

Jena,Louisiana

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Service Worker

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.
  • Peace Officer Certified, P.O.S.T., Louisiana, 2015-2021.
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (CPR).
  • Certified by National Safety Council (NSC) in Defensive Driving.

Timeline

Direct Service Worker

LaSalle Association for the Developmentally Delayed, Inc.
02.2023 - Current

Registered ABA Line Technician

The Pediatrics and Autism Center, LLC
02.2021 - 02.2023

Control Room Operator

LaSalle Correctional Center
05.2014 - 02.2021

Special Education Paraprofessional

LaSalle Parish School Board
08.2000 - 05.2014

A.S. - Criminal Justice

Northwestern State University

High school diploma - undefined

Jena High School
GAYLA L. ENTERKIN