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Heather Yenchick

Tamaqua,PA

Summary

Compassionate Behavior Health Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in behavior modification techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and patient-centered care. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support individuals in achieving personal growth and well-being.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Health Technician

Step By Step, Inc.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators, and other professionals to ensure student success.
  • Served as an advocate for students with special needs within the school district.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional materials such as visuals, manipulatives, and games.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve academic, communication, and social skills.
  • Encouraged independence in the classroom by providing appropriate levels of support and guidance.
  • Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with the client's treatment goals while collecting data to assess student behavior, reactions, and responses to treatment plans.

Behavior Health Technician

Community Counseling And Research Center
Kingston, PA
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives in the client's school, home, and community setting.
  • Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay educated in current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
  • Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
  • Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
  • Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
  • Monitored clients' physical and emotional well being.

Paraprofessional

Holy Family Academy
Hazleton, PA
08.2011 - 08.2018
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
  • Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
05-2011

Associate of Arts - Letters Arts And Sciences

The Pennsylvania State University
Hazleton Campus
12-1997

Skills

  • Behavior Modification
  • Individual Counseling
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Resource Coordination
  • Activity monitoring
  • Family support and assistance
  • Documentation skills
  • Progress Monitoring
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Certification

  • RBT 40 Hour Training
  • Mandated Child Abuse Reporter
  • State Police Clearance
  • FBI Clearance
  • National Sex Offender Clearance
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Behavior Health Technician

Step By Step, Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Behavior Health Technician

Community Counseling And Research Center
08.2018 - 08.2021

Paraprofessional

Holy Family Academy
08.2011 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Luzerne County Community College

Associate of Arts - Letters Arts And Sciences

The Pennsylvania State University

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