JOSEPHINE LUPAYA
Exton,PA
Summary
Bachelor of Art: Psychology, December 2022
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Master of Science: Apply Behavior Analyst, 2025
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Stepping Stones Group
Exton, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided direct behavior interventions to support communication, social, and daily living skills development for children and adolescents with autism and related developmental disabilities.
- Reduced problematic behaviors through evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques in home, school, and community settings.
- Implemented detailed behavior plans designed by the lead behavior analyst, ensuring strict adherence to ABA principles and procedures.
- Collected and maintained accurate data on program progress and goal achievement for clinical assessment and decision-making.
- Collaborated with the Lead Behavior Analyst to address variances and optimize intervention strategies.
- Assisted with clinical assessments under the supervision of the lead behavior analyst.
Clinical Behavioral Health Technician
Connect Plus Therapy
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Ability to block, move, or lift a child to 60 lbs. safely.
- Excellent written communication skills are required for documentation.
- Collect data via Central Reach Online during each session.
- Assisted with building life and social skills beneficial for everyday activities and interactions.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Applied proven strategies to affect client behaviors positively.
- Documented patients' actions and behaviors into the EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
- Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy.
School Based Behavior Health Technician (ABA/RBT)
Gamut Early Intervention Services Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Implement the ABA treatment plan under the supervision of the BC/BCBA.
- Utilize evidence-based strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Collect data as instructed by the BC/BCBA.
- Provide 1:1 behavioral interventions to decrease maladaptive behavior and acquire replacement behaviors and needed skills.
- providing intervention. outlined in the child's treatment plan.
- Helping the child to integrate into activities.
- Helping the child to improve interaction skills with peers and adults.
- Helping the child to de-escalate and to develop problem-solving skills.
- Helping a child who is non-verbal to master communication of their wants and needs through picture cards.
- Assisting a child who struggles with peer interactions to become more socially engaged or helping a child to stay focused and complete his schoolwork.
Youth Advocate
Family United Network, inc.
Millersville, PA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained a positive, compassionate, and respectful environment for individuals to feel safe.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
- Encouraged participants to develop leadership and self-esteem skills through group discussions.
- Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
- Administer resident medications according to agency policies and procedures.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education, and employment.
Skills
- Advanced MS Office Suite knowledge
- Multilingual: Swahili, French, Lingala
- ABA techniques
- Data collection
- Report writing
Affiliations
- Member, Pre-Scholar Summer Institute, 2018 - 2022
- Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 2019 - 2020
- South Philadelphia High School Alumni Scholarship, 2018
- Pre Scholar Summer Institute Scholarship, 2018 -2020
- College Assistant Migrant Program Scholarship, 2018
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Stepping Stones Group
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Behavioral Health Technician
Connect Plus Therapy
08.2023 - 10.2023
School Based Behavior Health Technician (ABA/RBT)
Gamut Early Intervention Services Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Advocate
Family United Network, inc.
03.2022 - 05.2022