Jessica Jones
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
A compassionate and energetic professional, striving to create a safe and structured environment. Client-focused, working to engage and implement specific needs for each client. Organized, flexible, and able to work under varying professionals with a passion for understanding and empathizing with clients. Promotes a positive and engaging environment while remaining energetic and monitoring the behavior and development of client treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management while implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting the development of functional skills and independence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Close Knit Therapy
02.2024 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Managed crises with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision-making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Supported an average of 3 clients using principles of applied behavior analysis per day.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plans of one to three clients at a time.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Supported clients'' academic success through the implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs.
- Used Rethink to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Private Nanny
Private Client
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Spent several hours a day engaging with a teenager with Down syndrome
- Implemented a token reward system with 10 required tokens per session
- Provided clear expectations of appropriate behaviors
- Provided an emotionally supportive environment while working on life skills.
- Taught and practiced American Sign Language
- Promoted Augmentative and Alternative Communication through ASL and an AAC device
1 on 1/Paraprofessional
eisenhower cooperative
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided support and assistance in numerous classrooms with up to 12 students and varying teachers
- Worked with children of varying disabilities and learning impairments
- Some examples are autism, down syndrome, oppositional defiance disorder, attention deficit disorder, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc
- Implemented behavior plans and tracked data in a behavior intervention plan
- Provided one-on-one assistance to children of varying cognitive levels and aggressive behaviors
- Worked closely with multiple registered behavior technicians and board-certified behavior analysts.
- Ran academic group activities with up to 10 students
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2025
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Social Skills Development
- Discrete Trial Training
- Token Economy Systems
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Natural Environment Training
- Prompting Strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Websites
Volunteer Experience
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Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (December 2023-December 2024)
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Close Knit Therapy
02.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Private Client
07.2022 - 05.2023
1 on 1/Paraprofessional
eisenhower cooperative
09.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Grand Canyon University
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (December 2023-December 2024)
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