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Jennifer Parker

New Britain,Ct
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Behavioral Specialist

BcAbA
Litchfield, Ct
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assist children ages 0-3 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with daily living
  • Create treatment plans that target both positive and problematic behaviors which include both short- and long-term goals
  • Ensure treatment plans are easy to follow outside of designated service provider appointments
  • Assess the child’s developmental progress utilizing the Denver model
  • Educate families and caregivers about the child’s diagnosis while modeling positive behavior supports
  • Give the family and direct care givers the tools to help the child grow, learn coping skills and develop ways they can positively express themselves
  • Help families and caregivers create environments that promote growth while identifying and reducing stressors
  • Collaborate with other services if needed such as Speech and OT therapies

Behavioral Specialist

Dungarvin
Rocky Hill, Ct
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Formulate, write and implementation and training of behavior programs
  • Clinical supports for residential staff and management
  • Assisted with updating company policy and procedure for clinical supports
  • Liaison between residential team and Psychiatric professionals
  • Adherence to all DDS/DCF regulations
  • Maintain communication with all IDT members
  • Prepare and present PRC/HRC
  • Clinical budget creation and oversight
  • Safety evaluations during crisis, supervision oversight and assignment of supervision

Behavior Specialist

REM CT
Middletown, Ct
11.2011 - 09.2014
  • Advocacy for individuals with dual diagnosis, intellectual disabilities as well as sexual offenders
  • Clinical oversight of assigned case load
  • Formulate and implementation of behavior plan
  • Staff training on behavior programs, updates and millu hours to ensure programs are being followed
  • Clinical on-call, crisis intervention
  • Assisted with EMDR treatment, group and individual therapy
  • Created/maintained therapeutic environments for individuals being serviced

Program Director DCF Home

REM CT
Middletown, Ct
08.2010 - 11.2011
  • Clinical oversight of a DCF therapeutic group home for teenage boys
  • Provided individual, group and family therapy
  • Supervised support staff
  • Hired and trained support staff
  • Introduced Risking Connections as a formal training for support staff
  • Transitioned new individuals into the program as well as transitioned aged out individuals to either independent living, DDS assisted homes or DMAS assisted living
  • Assisted individuals further their independence, utilize coping skills and reach personal goals
  • Maintained a therapeutic environment
  • Maintained documentation regarding all individuals in home
  • Oversight of therapeutic programs, assisted in development and implementation of program

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Work Availability

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Education

Ph.D. - Neuropsychology

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
11.2024 - Current

No Degree - ABA Certification

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Lowell, MA
09.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Psychology- Human Development

University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Lowell, MA
01.2011 - 05.2013

Skills

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Client engagement
  • Intervention planning
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Behavior intervention
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Learning techniques
  • Differentiated instruction

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balancePersonal development programsCareer advancementPaid time offPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork from home option401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work week

Timeline

Capella University - Ph.D., Neuropsychology
11.2024 - Current
Behavioral Specialist - BcAbA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Behavioral Specialist - Dungarvin
04.2016 - 03.2017
University of Massachusetts, Lowell - No Degree, ABA Certification
09.2013 - 08.2014
Behavior Specialist - REM CT
11.2011 - 09.2014
University of Massachusetts, Lowell - Bachelor of Science, Psychology- Human Development
01.2011 - 05.2013
Program Director DCF Home - REM CT
08.2010 - 11.2011

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