Halimo Ali
Minneapolis
Summary
A highly skilled and experienced Behavioral Technician with over 7 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. Proficient in conducting functional behavior assessments, developing and implementing behavior intervention plans, and collecting and analyzing data on behavior. Skilled in crisis intervention and de-escalation, and providing feedback and support to families. Strong collaborator and team player with excellent verbal behavior and positive reinforcement skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Brightpath
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing behavior intervention plans
- Provided direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Compiled reports detailing behavioral patterns.
- Engaged in de-escalation techniques to diffuse tense situations.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Level 1 EIDBI Provider
Caring Paradise LLC-
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Implement ABA-based interventions according to individualized treatment plans developed by the BCBA.
- Provide 1:1 therapy sessions focused on skill acquisition, behavior reduction, and daily living skills.
- Use positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors.
- Assist clients in developing communication, social, and adaptive skills.
- Implement behavior management strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors
Mental Health Specialist
Dungarvin
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Provided compassionate support during times of crisis or acute distress while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
Behavioral Health Technician
Alpha Home Health Care Inc
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Enhanced communication skills for clients with autism spectrum disorder through the use of visual supports and social stories.
Caregiver
Habilitative Services, Inc-
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Personal Care Assistant
Smiles Center for Independent Living
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Still in College
South Central College
Minnesota-Mankato Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior modification techniques
- Transition planning support
- Errorless learning techniques
- Incidental teaching methods
- Motor skills development
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Visual supports implementation
- Self-management strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Parent and caregiver collaboration
- Community integration support
- Feeding and mealtime assistance
- Behavior intervention plans
- Behavior observation
- Behavioral support
- Critical thinking
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Vitals monitoring
- Decision-making
- Rapport building
- Behavioral management
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Crisis management
- Eating disorders
- Mental health assessment
- Heartsaver first aid
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Patient safety
- Verbal and written communication
- HIPAA requirements
- Patient care coordination
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Employee training
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Medication Administration Certificate
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- Mental Health First Aid Certification - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- First Aid Certification
- State Driver's License
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
Timeline
Level 1 EIDBI Provider
Caring Paradise LLC-
10.2024 - 12.2024
Mental Health Specialist
Dungarvin
09.2023 - 09.2024
Behavioral Technician
Brightpath
08.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Alpha Home Health Care Inc
01.2022 - 01.2023
Caregiver
Habilitative Services, Inc-
03.2020 - 02.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Smiles Center for Independent Living
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Medication Administration Certificate
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
- Mental Health First Aid Certification - National Council for Behavioral Health.
- First Aid Certification
- State Driver's License
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
Associate Degree In Nursing - Still in College
South Central College
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