Jessica Talarico
Taylor,PA
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Health Technician with background in providing support to individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Strengths include knowledge of behavior management techniques, and ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries. Demonstrated impact by successfully implementing individualized treatment plans for patients and actively participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure patient progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Health Technician
Prime ABA Consultants LLC.
Scranton, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct care and support to patients with ASD in a school environment.
- Worked alongside teams for better coordination in patient care and effective treatment strategies.
- Supported patients in developing skills through targeted interventions.
- Managed and prevented patient crises using de-escalation techniques efficiently.
- Provided personalized emotional support and crisis intervention to patients in individual sessions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Monitored and reported significant changes in patient behaviors to supervising mental health professionals.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Promoted positive behavioral changes in patients through interactive counseling and instruction.
- Monitored and reported changes in client behavior to supervisor.
- Evaluated environmental safety risks and executed necessary measures.
Assistant Director of Childrens Ministry
Steamtown Church
Scranton, PA
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Created and managed weekly volunteer schedules
- Developed and managed a team of volunteers, ensuring efficient operations of the organization.
- Collaborated in the creation of effective strategies that enabled the fulfillment of organizational goals.
- Managed weekly workflow by task assignment, progress tracking, and aiding when needed.
- Maintained safety regulations compliance across the team
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Evaluated and recommended improvements for existing systems and processes.
- Offered guidance for professional growth and development of subordinates.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Skill-building exercises
- Activity monitoring
- Behavior Modification
- Documentation skills
- Individual therapy
- Behavioral analysis
- First-aid and CPR
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Progress Monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
Prime ABA Consultants LLC.
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Childrens Ministry
Steamtown Church
04.2022 - 08.2024
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Some College (No Degree) -
Palomar College
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