Katherine Santiago
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for behavioral health and well-being of clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Behavior Matters LLC.
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Cazales Autism Services
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Conduct descriptive and systematic (e.g., analogue) behavioural assessments, including functional analyses, and provide behavior analytic interpretations of the results.
- Design function driven behavior plans and supervise behavior analytic interventions.
- Effectively develop and implement appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases.
- Provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians including completing competency assessments and monitoring progress.
- Teach others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and delivers instruction in behaviour analysis.
- Design and implement function driven replacement skills trainings.
- Provide on-going training of caregivers.
- Collect and analyze data.
- Complete ongoing monitoring and evaluation of all behavioral objectives.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Cazales Autism Services
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviours through antecedent-behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Participated in functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target bethehaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utalizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Lead Behavioral Technician/Administrative Assistant
Early Autism Project Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Conduct skill acquisition and behaviour reduction assessments under the supervision of the Behavior Analyst.
- Assist in the development of individual treatment plans.
- Provide initial and ongoing staff education and training on client behavioural and skill acquisition protocols.
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to staff regarding clinical and professional skills on a regular basis.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between all members of the client’s team including staff, Behavior Analysts, parents, and outside health professionals.
- Update & maintain data collection systems & disseminate information to team.
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
- Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
- Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
- Conduct parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
Line Therapist
Early Autism Project Inc.
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisting children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in the home, community, and clinic.
- Implementing and collecting data on behaviour programs.
- Assist with parent training and clinical assessments.
Sales Associate
Stein Mart
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
Florist/Produce Stocker
Lowes Foods
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Prepared new flower and greenery shipments for arrangement by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
- Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
Sales Associate
J.C. Penney
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC05.2014
Skills
- Discharge Recommendations
- Behavioral Analytics
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Special Education
- Data Collections
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Patient Information
- Student Rapport-Building
- Client Needs Assessment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Behavior Matters LLC.
07.2023 - Current
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
Cazales Autism Services
11.2019 - 06.2023
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Cazales Autism Services
02.2017 - 11.2019
Lead Behavioral Technician/Administrative Assistant
Early Autism Project Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2016
Line Therapist
Early Autism Project Inc.
12.2014 - 04.2016
Sales Associate
Stein Mart
06.2014 - 09.2014
Florist/Produce Stocker
Lowes Foods
05.2012 - 08.2012
Sales Associate
J.C. Penney
05.2011 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Lees-McRae College
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