Jesslyn Mena
Perris,CA
Summary
Skilled Behavior Therapist with a proven track record at Expert ABA Consulting, enhancing client behavior through individualized plans and data-driven techniques. Excelled in relationship building and autism spectrum knowledge, achieving significant milestones in client progress. Mentored new therapists, demonstrating leadership and expertise in ABA methodologies and caregiver collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Expert ABA Consulting
01.2021 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with clients,and families providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Developed with program managers treatment plans to document client progress and milestones.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Conducted assessments to establish baseline data and measure client progress over time.
- Collaborated with clients team for comprehensive client care and support.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate reporting to supervisors and insurance providers.
- Mentored new therapists, sharing expertise and guidance for successful integration into the role.
Respite Care Provider
Cambrian Homecare
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
- Communicated proactively with primary caregivers regarding any changes in patient status or condition during respite stays.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Education
Bachelors -
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MOSkills
- Data analysis skills
- Relationship Building
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Prompting Strategies
- Social Skills Training
- Data collection techniques
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Community Integration
- Parent Collaboration
- Toilet Training Techniques
- Self-management
- Child Development
- Caregiver Relations
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Expert ABA Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Cambrian Homecare
06.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelors -
Saint Louis University
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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