Jazlyn Lopes
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Ambitious social work student with background in PMT/Safety Care training and One to One experience with children with autism and behavioral issues. With my time and experience at Adelbrook, have a strong technical proficiency with children with autism. Hardworking, punctual, and has a strong work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Hospital For Special Care
New Britain, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Worked directly with patients and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
Group Home Worker
Adelbrook
Southington, CT
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated daily documentation for each patient, including care provided, responses and disposition.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to maintain calm milieu.
- Worked with at-risk youth in residential facilities.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
- Provided counseling and emotional support for autistic patients.
Behavior Technician
Connecticut Behavioral Health
Waterbury, CT
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Fostered crisis interventions by guiding team members in de-escalation of disruptive and unsafe behaviors.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
One to One
Adelbrook
Cromwell, CT
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Handled diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Worked closely with BCBAs to help make behavior plans for my student.
- PMT trained.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTSkills
- One-to-One Instruction
- PMT Trained
- Safety Care Certified
- Timelines and milestones
- One-on-one mentoring
- Classroom management
- Enrichment activities
- First aid and CPR certified
- Crisis management
- Behavior modification
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee of the Quarter for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Hospital For Special Care
05.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Connecticut Behavioral Health
06.2022 - 04.2023
Group Home Worker
Adelbrook
08.2018 - Current
One to One
Adelbrook
01.2018 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Central Connecticut State University