Kiersten Aguirre
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Accommodating Behavioral Technician committed to helping children and young adults meet potential in society. Familiar with symptomatology of diagnosed mental disorders and addictions. Dynamic and decisive professional offering 9 months of experience working with people suffering from mental illness or behavioral problems. Polished in assisting in creating and implementing clients' designated interventions and behavioral plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Quantum Aba Solutions
Anaheim, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Implemented crisis prevention measures when necessary to maintain safety within therapy sessions.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Collected and analyzed data on client performance, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to maximize progress towards goals.
- Trained parents and caregivers in behavior management strategies, empowering them to support their child''s growth at home effectively.
- Increased client independence by teaching essential self-help skills such as toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavioral treatment plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Empowered clients through the acquisition of adaptive living skills such as money management, meal planning, household chores, and personal hygiene tasks.
Behavioral Technician
Expert Aba Therapy
San Bernardino, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Observed clients and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
- Conducted sessions about events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by program manager .
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Receptionist
ZACOALCO MEDICAL GROUP
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Answer and direct phone calls, taking detailed messages when necessary
- Scheduling in person/telehealth appointments
- Greeted and check in/out patients, checking demographic information processing payment plans and copays, and verifying eligibility
- Scan and upload documents to patient charts
- Create referrals and Authorizations
- Filing patients charts and maintaining charts up to date
- professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
Personal Assistant
KLOSET ENVY
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Answering Dm’s regarding orders
- Counting inventory weekly
- Creating spreadsheets for inventory
- Upload products to Shopify
- Conduct photoshoots for new launches
- Conduct meetings regarding collection drops
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Coordinated and planned vacations for family.
Sales Associate
MARSHALLS
Downey, CA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Implemented crisis prevention measures when necessary to maintain safety within therapy sessions.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Collected and analyzed data on client performance, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to maximize progress towards goals.
- Trained parents and caregivers in behavior management strategies, empowering them to support their child''s growth at home effectively.
- Increased client independence by teaching essential self-help skills such as toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavioral treatment plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Empowered clients through the acquisition of adaptive living skills such as money management, meal planning, household chores, and personal hygiene tasks.
Education
Computer Engineering
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CAHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Santa Fe High School
2020
Skills
- Problem Monitoring
- Behavioral Disorders
- Task Analysis
- Money Handling
- Issue Resolution
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioral intervention
- Therapy team planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Quantum Aba Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Expert Aba Therapy
05.2022 - Current
Receptionist
ZACOALCO MEDICAL GROUP
09.2021 - 01.2022
Personal Assistant
KLOSET ENVY
05.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
MARSHALLS
11.2020 - 01.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Santa Fe High School
Computer Engineering
Rio Hondo College