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Heather Cormier

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Experienced professional, with 12 years experience, dedicated to helping clients meet potential to function in society. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills to encourage patient comfort and relaxation. Skilled at coaching special needs individuals to achieve greater independence and confidence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Support Clinician

Compass Behavioral Solutions
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.

Family Coordinator, QIDP

Lifetime Assistance Inc
01.2008 - 10.2020
  • Teaching parents with developmental disabilities skills including positive parenting techniques, counseling, and community living skills; including navigating the court system, situations with Child Protective Services, homelessness and addictions.
  • Teaching socially and age acceptable behaviors to children with developmental disabilities.
  • Completed clinical supervisions with coworkers to address caseloads and ensure that individuals needs were being met in a manner that best suited each individual.

Community Habilitation Specialist

Starbridge Inc
01.2017 - 10.2020
  • Working with children with Autism to learn life skills, socially and age appropriate behaviors.
  • Assisted clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Home Behavioral Consultant

Dazzle School of Visual and Performing Arts
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Evaluating and assessing children with developmental disabilities and behavioral problems to write and implement behavior support guidelines
  • Teaching and assisting parents to implement the behavior support guidelines with their children to control and prevent
  • Provided interventions to clients to focus on problem-solving, skills training, optimism and encouragement.

Intern

Saint Joseph’s Villa of Rochester
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • At a Sub-acute Hospital Setting, Residential Treatment Facility, working with adolescent males who have diagnosed Axis I disorders
  • Concentrating on individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and transition coordination
  • Working as part of the treatment team to assess progress, treatment and behavior plans.

Education

Masters of Social Work - Child and Family Therapy

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
05.2012

Bachelors of Social Work -

Hope College
Holland, MI
05.2008

Skills

  • Behavior Reduction Procedures
  • Teaching Procedures
  • Positive Interactions
  • Behavior Treatment Planning
  • Group and Individual Sessions
  • Documentation Skills
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Daily Living Skills Instruction

Timeline

Behavior Support Clinician

Compass Behavioral Solutions
10.2020 - 07.2023

Community Habilitation Specialist

Starbridge Inc
01.2017 - 10.2020

Home Behavioral Consultant

Dazzle School of Visual and Performing Arts
01.2014 - 01.2017

Intern

Saint Joseph’s Villa of Rochester
01.2011 - 01.2012

Family Coordinator, QIDP

Lifetime Assistance Inc
01.2008 - 10.2020

Masters of Social Work - Child and Family Therapy

Roberts Wesleyan College

Bachelors of Social Work -

Hope College

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