Jane O'Keefe
Dundalk,MD
Summary
Skilled BCBA with a strong focus on enhancing client outcomes. Demonstrates critical thinking and leadership abilities, driving excellence in behavior analysis. Known for a proactive attitude and adaptability, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
BCBA
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
Baltimore, MD
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-standard behavioral services to clients.
- Supervised and trained Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders, including parents, educators, speech therapists, and occupational therapists, to coordinate and monitor the implementation of behavior intervention programs, ensuring consistency and maximizing client progress.
- Performed initial and ongoing client assessments.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans.
Director of Training
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
Baltimore , MD
07.2020 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs to ensure employee competency in job roles.
- Conducted assessments of staff performance and identified areas of improvement.
- Monitored effectiveness of training sessions, evaluated feedback from participants, and recommended improvements as needed.
- Built relationships with stakeholders to identify training needs and develop customized solutions.
- Organized virtual meetings with remote teams for online workshops or seminars.
- Led new candidate interviews for RBT/BT roles.
- Conducted onboarding sessions for new hires.
- Initiated an ABA orientation program for incoming families.
- Analyzed data from surveys or other forms of research to assess organizational development needs.
BCaBA
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
Baltimore, MD
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Delivered high-standard behavioral services to clients.
- Supervised and trained Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders, including parents, educators, speech therapists, and occupational therapists, to coordinate and monitor the implementation of behavior intervention programs, ensuring consistency and maximizing client progress.
- Assisted with initial and ongoing client assessments.
- Assisted with developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Collaborated and reported to the BCBA managing client's case.
Registered Behavior Technician
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
Baltimore, MD
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided direct one-on-one ABA instruction to children with autism.
- Worked closely with parents to generalize parent and client goals.
- Executed client's Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection systems.
- Developed a supportive instructional environment for the client.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD06-2003
Skills
- Research
- Critical thinking
- Training & Development
- Supervision and leadership
- Task prioritization
- First Aid/CPR
- Public speaking
- Excellent communication
- Project planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BCBA
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
10.2023 - Current
BCaBA
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
06.2021 - 10.2023
Director of Training
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
07.2020 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Advancing Beyond the Spectrum
06.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Maryland, Baltimore County