Jenissin Avila
Holbrook,MA
Summary
Skilled Behavior Technician with a track record of enhancing client progress at Italian Home for Children through innovative behavior intervention plans and effective crisis management. Expert in data collection and positive reinforcement, demonstrating exceptional active listening and documentation skills. Achieved significant improvements in client behavioral outcomes and social skills development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Italian Home for Children
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
Direct Care Staff Member
Department Of Youth Services
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges, utilizing proper techniques to prevent injury and promote independence.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Developed essential life skills in patients through hands-on training in areas such as budgeting, cooking, and self-care practices.
- Strengthened relationships with local community organizations, facilitating opportunities for patients to engage in meaningful social interactions and activities.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Roxbury
Boston, MA06-1999
Skills
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Behavioral management
- Positive reinforcement
- Skill development
- Teaching play and leisure skills
- Discrete trial teaching
- Report writing
- Behavior modification techniques
- Errorless learning techniques
- Direct instruction methodologies
- Care coordination
- Intake assessment
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) – National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.d
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) – National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
- Food Handler's Permit/Certification – [Local/State] Department of Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Italian Home for Children
03.2022 - 09.2024
Direct Care Staff Member
Department Of Youth Services
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) – National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.d
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) – National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
- Food Handler's Permit/Certification – [Local/State] Department of Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
High School Diploma -
West Roxbury
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