Kaitlin Frey
Mount Joy,PA
Summary
Motivated, interpersonal, professional offering a duel Bachelors degree in Art Therapy and Psychology. Strong organizational skills, demonstrating superior attention to detail. Manageable to change and able to adapt with the highest degree of professionalism. Skilled in therapy approaches tailored to the needs of individuals and their families. Dedicated to improving the well-being of others with a strong record of establishing relationships with clients, co-workers, families, and affiliated partners. Flexible, hard worker eager to learn, collaborate and contribute to team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Specialist
The Bair Foundation
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based, attachment-based, trauma-informed approaches designed to meet the complex needs of children who have experienced adversity, early harm, toxic stress, and/or trauma.
- Enforced and utilized Connecting, Correcting, and Empowering principles.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of foster care placements to ensure child safety and well-being.
- Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with families and children to address specific needs.
- Participated in training workshops for foster parents to enhance caregiving skills and promote best practices.
- Facilitated and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, fostering collaboration among social workers, therapists, directors, families, and clients.
Server and Bartender
Fine Dining Restaurants
08.2008 - Current
- Detail-oriented individual with a passion for working in hospitality and serving others. Provides exceptional service to customers in a variation of fast-paced and high-volume environments for over 14 years. Proven track record of maximizing food and beverage sales with a sincere appreciation for food presentation and flavor pairings. Takes great pride in offering a personable and knowledgeable experience for each individual, while maintaining a professional and friendly attitude throughout.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Great Minds ABA Therapy
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Utilized evidence-based ABA principles to reduce challenging behaviors, teaching positive replacement tools and techniques.
- Used functional communication to encourage and increase age-appropriate social, behavioral and academic skills.
- Integrated interest-based tools into the academic program to increase focus, independence, engagement, and motivational skills.
- Used 4:1 ratio of positive to corrective feedback reinforcing token economy and verbal praise.
- Provided school districts and caregivers with training and support to implement behavioral intervention plans with integrity, respect and mindfulness.
Paraprofessional
Bancroft School
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided daily care to persons-served in Residential, Vocational and High School settings, assisting in daily living skills and socialization integration.
- 1:1 to 1:2 setting, integrating social and critical thinking as they practiced their learning through job skill development and independence to maximize potential.
- Maintained student records of progress and concerns while working alongside teachers, therapist and other classroom assistants.
Therapeutic Staff Support
Family Enrichment Center
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Utilized positive reinforcement, modeling, redirection, token economy, extinction, and other treatment modalities, assisting in reaching age-appropriate and other acquired behavioral goals.
- Encouraged children to develop and enhance interpersonal connections, by providing them with the proper tools for prosocial behaviors, uplift self-esteem and complying with directives while decreasing elopement and controlling aggression. Making sure trust and safety were priorities to reach goals.
- Advocated client's needs and goals by discussing future tasks and responsibilities through weekly Supervision meetings with support team of lead clinicians.
Direct Service Professional
Friendship House
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Developed knowledge of ABA techniques, DTI, PRT, PECS to increase language and communication, decrease maladaptive behaviors while reinforcing appropriate-play skills, cooperation, and daily living skills.
- Encouraged family participation in an empathetic manner, making positive impacts on their child's behavior and treatment.
- Weekly Supervision meetings sharing interval data, support learning assessments, progress and updates to behavior plans.
- Monthly trainings to develop, update and and practice skills within the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy/Psychology
Marywood University
Scranton, PAGeorge Kiazer School of Art -
10+ Years
Washington Township, NJSkills
Equine Experience (2 years)
Accomplishments
- St. Joseph Center-Dunmore, PA- February 2010- June 2010
- Shadow Equestrian- Franklinville, NJ- May 2008- June 2010
Certification
- RBT Certification of Completion- 2020
- CPR/First Aid/AED: January 2019- December 2025- American Red Cross for Infants, Children, and Adults.
- CPI / HWC: February 2022- February 2023-Crisis Prevention Intervention /Handle With Care. A safe, non-harmful behavior management system designed to help welfare of an individual causing harm to themselves and or others.
- ACT 31 and ACT 126: March 2018-December 2025-Recognizing and reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting of Pennsylvania. Presenter: University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, PA Child Welfare Resource Center.
References
Christy Graziano| 570-241-7459 | Christygraziano@gmail.com
Business Owner | Scranton, PA | Years Known: 28+
Michael Dennin | 570-703-9295 | Mdennin@live.com
Business Owner/Manager | Olyphant, PA | Years Known: 9+
Sarah Hensel | 570-905-2139 | Sjhensel1@gmail.com
Program Supervisor | Harrisburg, PA | Years Known: 10+
Bethann Gill | 570-687-3397 | Bethgill1976@gmail.com
Analyst | Scranton, PA | Years Known: 8+
Jennifer Branciforte | 856-287-5113 | Brancifort@voorhees.k12.nj.us
Elementary Teacher | Voorhees, NJ | Years Known: 2+
Timeline
Foster Care Specialist
The Bair Foundation
09.2022 - Current
Registered Behavioral Technician
Great Minds ABA Therapy
08.2019 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional
Bancroft School
12.2018 - 08.2019
Therapeutic Staff Support
Family Enrichment Center
07.2017 - 12.2018
Direct Service Professional
Friendship House
06.2015 - 11.2017
Server and Bartender
Fine Dining Restaurants
08.2008 - Current
George Kiazer School of Art -
10+ Years
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy/Psychology
Marywood University