Jerome High-Jones
Duluth,GA
Summary
Dedicated social worker and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) committed to upholding ethical standards while providing exceptional community service. A passion for helping others is rooted in personal experiences, including fluency in American Sign Language developed through supporting family members who are hard of hearing. Currently employed at Therapyland, delivering individualized behavioral therapy to clients facing developmental and behavioral challenges. Previous roles at Therapy Learning Center of Georgia, Community Options, and Bankbridge Regional School have honed skills in direct care and educational support. Active involvement with Team Blaze, a nonprofit youth football organization, emphasizes a commitment to nurturing talent and character in young people, reflecting a strong dedication to community enrichment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapyland
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2026 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support client development and progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and adjust treatment strategies effectively.
- Monitored and documented clients' behavioral data to ensure accuracy in reporting and analysis.
- Trained new staff on behavioral techniques and best practices for client engagement.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols. Recordedorded high levels of data during therapy sessions with clients
- Used software to input data
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Therapy Learning Center of Georgia
Roswell, GA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Deliver individualized behavior therapy to individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges under BCBA supervision.
- Implement individualized behavior plans, collect and record behavioral data to track client progress, maintain detailed session notes ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and communicate progress and challenges to supervising therapists and caregivers.
Para Professional
Bankbridge Regional School
Sewell, NJ
11.2025 - 05.2025
- Assist teachers in delivering tailored educational support to students with special needs, improving engagement and academic outcomes. Implementing ABA and collecting data to track students progress.
- Implemented classroom management strategies reducing behavioral incidents, coordinated with special education staff to develop individualized education plans, and monitored student progress through data analysis to inform instructional adjustments.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options
Morristown, NJ
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living tasks and promoting wellness.
- Assist with personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks. Document progress notes to track client achievements and behavioral changes. Support crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behaviors and maintain peaceful environments.
Coach
Team Blaze (Co-Ed Youth Flag Football)
Maple Shade, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Coached youth football players, focusing on skill development, character building, and fostering a positive team environment.
- Planned and supervised practices and games, supervised assistant coaches and parents, taught fundamentals of the sport, encouraged parental involvement, and promoted equal playing time and sportsmanship.
Counselor
XL Sports World
Cherry Hill, NJ
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised and engaged kindergarten - middle school children in educational and recreational activities to promote early childhood development. Facilitated a safe and fun environment for children to thrive.
- Led story time, literacy and numeracy lessons, organized interactive games fostering physical activity and teamwork, and designed group activities to enhance social and cognitive skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Kean University
Union, NJ09.2023
Associate of Arts - Communications
Camden County College
Camden, NJ05.2028
High School Diploma -
Leap Academy University Charter
Camden, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- American Sign Language
- Behavioral Management
- Crisis Management
- Disability Awareness
- Time Management
- Documentation
- Central Reach
- CPR and First Aid
- Error correction techniques
- Functional behavior assessment
- Client engagement
- Data collection and analysis
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American sign language
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapyland
02.2026 - Current
Para Professional
Bankbridge Regional School
11.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Therapy Learning Center of Georgia
09.2025 - 01.2026
Coach
Team Blaze (Co-Ed Youth Flag Football)
06.2023 - Current
Counselor
XL Sports World
06.2023 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Community Options
05.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Communications
Kean University
Associate of Arts - Communications
Camden County College
High School Diploma -
Leap Academy University Charter