Jennifer Trejo Figueroa
West Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced professional dedicated to helping patients meettheir potential to function in society. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills to encourage patient comfort and relaxation. Skilled at coaching special needs individuals to achieve greater independence and confidence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
- Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Behavior Technician
Learning Solutions Kids
12.2022 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Development
California State Univeristy, Sacremento
Sacramento, CA05.2025
Skills
- Data Collection
- Documentation skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Prompting and Fading Strategies
- Teaching Play and Leisure Skills
- Critical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Learning Solutions Kids
12.2022 - 11.2023
No Degree - Early Childhood Development
California State Univeristy, Sacremento