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INGRID RETANA

Chester,VA

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in supporting families in achieving goals and connecting to essential resources. Proven skills in child development and crisis intervention, leading to improved outcomes for clients. Committed to fostering positive relationships and facilitating access to necessary services.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ABA Therapist

Compass Behavioral Group
Chester, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered direct therapy to individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
  • Collaborated with families to address behavioral challenges and establish goals.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client sessions and progress notes.
  • Trained new staff on behavior management techniques and protocols.
  • Participated in team meetings to enhance client care strategies.
  • Created visual supports, including schedules and choice boards, for client use.
  • Facilitated play activities promoting developmentally appropriate motor skills and concept learning.
  • Coordinated with BCBA, LBA, and LCSW to implement treatment plans effectively.

FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST/SUPPORTER

Family Lifeline
Richmont, VA
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Executed home visits to address family stressors and leverage strengths.
  • Planned and implemented development goals focusing on early childhood growth.
  • Conducted evaluations and assessments to aid in curriculum development efforts.
  • Directed community referrals to optimize family resource access.
  • Monitored IEPs to ensure alignment with educational standards.
  • Supported school readiness initiatives through comprehensive family education.
  • Delivered pregnancy education and support services to foster healthy practices.
  • Connected families to emergency housing resources and support services
  • Assisted families experiencing homelessness with applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), SSI, SSDI, and SNAP.
  • Helped clients obtain or maintain housing.
  • Documented client interactions and maintained accurate case records.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance service delivery techniques.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints by utilizing problem-solving skills.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Happy Faces Forever, Early care Center
Guttenberg, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated learning activities tailored to age and special needs requirements.
    Planned and scheduled summer camps to enhance student engagement.
    Recruited and trained new staff to ensure program effectiveness.
    Supported after-school programs and provided assistance to schools.

Education

High School -

North Bergen HS
North Bergen, NJ
01.2000

High School -

Sagrado Corazon Catholic HS
San José, Costa Rica
01.1996

Skills

  • Bilingual communication
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Data collection
  • Crisis intervention
  • Family collaboration
  • Team coordination
  • Developmental milestones
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Client advocacy
  • Community resource access
  • IEP monitoring
  • Autism spectrum knowledge
  • Functional communication training
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Social skills development
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Time management
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • Organizational skills
  • Community referrals and resource coordination
  • Child development support
  • Parenting education strategies
  • Motivational interviewing techniques

Certification

  • CHIP of Virginia (CORE) certifies.
  • Healthy Families Certifies.
  • Institute for the Advancement of Family Support

Timeline

ABA Therapist

Compass Behavioral Group
08.2023 - Current

FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST/SUPPORTER

Family Lifeline
01.2021 - 01.2023

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Happy Faces Forever, Early care Center
01.2013 - 01.2015

High School -

North Bergen HS

High School -

Sagrado Corazon Catholic HS

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