Kailley Baranak
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Summary
Confident professional proudly touting exemplary behavior modification and problem solving abilities. Successful leader with more than 5 years in leadership. Known for excellent employee motivation, retention and exemplary communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Action Behavior Centers
Orland Park, IL
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Supervised daily functions of an ABA team consisting of 3 BCBAs and over 20 Registered Behavior Technicians.
- Worked with an operational partner to lead the clinic, including collaboration on maintaining a positive culture.
- Collaborated with other clinics to coordinate direct care staff across multiple facilities.
- Conducted interviews and hired new clinicians.
- Conducted and reviewed initial and progress reports to ensure high clinical quality.
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and services, including providing feedback on current programming and the implementation of the care plan.
- Monitored patient progress, ensuring quality care was provided.
- Attended conferences to stay up-to-date on best practices in healthcare management.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance through regular meetings and assessments.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care
Assistant Clinical Director
Action Behavior Centers
Plainfield, IL
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Complete initial and progress treatment assessments, and reports specific to the patient’s skills and deficits.
- Create individual treatment plans per the patients' needs as assessed.
- Provide 30 or more clinical hours as needed for patients' success, and support for direct staff.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, and train direct staff on the implementation of all aspects of the care plan.
- Conduct fidelity treatment checks across staff and patients to ensure high-quality therapy and compliance with the care plan.
- Provide assistance to the Clinical Director, including providing feedback across teams, implementing clinic-wide initiatives, and supporting BCBAs in their professional development.
- Provide direct feedback on the quality of therapy provided, including constructive feedback when treatment fidelity does not meet high standards.
- Reviewing and analyzing data trends to assess clients' current responses to make data-based decisions to improve programming and care plans.
- Engage and train parents and other important stakeholders in family guidance sessions to establish generalization and maintenance of skills.
- Collaborating with the clinical director and fellow BCBAs to improve clinic-wide organizational systems.
- Lead a team of 9 or more technicians, guiding clinical and organizational skills within the team.
- Collaborate and problem-solve clinical and operational issues that arise to maintain a positive connection among individuals and maintain high clinical quality.
Regional Director of ABA
Westside Children's Therapy
Southwest Suburbs, IL
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Implemented policy changes and communicated information and procedures through organizational staff meetings.
- Managed routine operations and clinical projects, including setting targets and performance standards in accordance with team productivity guidelines and with expert leadership of 35-person team.
- Met with assigned employees individually or in small groups to provide intentional, structured organizational support and mentorship.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting work outcomes.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Resolved customer and staff complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Provide direct feedback to direct care staff, including identifying strengths and deficits to improve quality of care.
- Audit care plans of direct reports, identifying trends of improvement or deficits through data analysis.
- Proceed with corrective or disciplinary action as necessary due to identified trends within data analysis.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Lead BCBA
Westside Children's Therapy
Orland Park, IL
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Motivate and maintain positive working relationships and team morale with well staff and management.
- Maintain company's lowest turnover rate by proactively implementing staff engagement, incentive and appreciation programs.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
BCBA
Westside Children's Therapy
Orland Park, IL
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Advised on client case decisions based on latest available research and information.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized behavioral and skill acquisition plans.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Compiled personal information and compared against professional knowledge to determine needs and optimum strategies for success.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
Registered Behavior Technician
LAC | CPTWC | WSCT
, IL
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into data system for recordkeeping.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Curriculum Coordinator
Western Michigan School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Met with vendors to check available curriculum plans and related materials supporting course objectives.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Built and updated evaluation and survey tools to monitor and improve effectiveness of courses.
Internal Auditor
Argo Insurance
Chicago, Illinois
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Completed comprehensive audits of financial and business control systems and operational frameworks.
- Provided detailed, yet understandable risk and compliance concepts to key stakeholders in organization.
- Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Collaborated with management to address all major risks.
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand level of compliance.
- Helped department leaders devise and implement remediation plans to address identified concerns.
- Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports and disseminated to proper personnel.
Nanny
Family
Hinsdale, Illinois
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
Teacher Aid | Head Teacher | Managing Head Teacher
Curious Kids Childcare
Portage, MI
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Supervised children on field trips to maintain safety and foster cultural learning experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans and individual child development profiles.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of school equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among class.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2016
Skills
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Staff Development
- Process Improvements
- Originality and Creativity
- Goal Setting
- Relationship Building
- Empathetic Approach
- Employee Motivation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Assignment Delegation
- Staff Scheduling
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Operations Oversight
- Behavior Improvements
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Timeline
Clinical Director
Action Behavior Centers
01.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Clinical Director
Action Behavior Centers
01.2023 - 12.2023
Regional Director of ABA
Westside Children's Therapy
08.2022 - 02.2023
Lead BCBA
Westside Children's Therapy
12.2020 - 08.2022
BCBA
Westside Children's Therapy
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Behavior Technician
LAC | CPTWC | WSCT
06.2018 - 09.2020
Curriculum Coordinator
Western Michigan School of Medicine
07.2017 - 06.2018
Internal Auditor
Argo Insurance
01.2017 - 07.2017
Nanny
Family
05.2016 - 01.2017
Teacher Aid | Head Teacher | Managing Head Teacher
Curious Kids Childcare
01.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Psychology
Western Michigan University
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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