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Kierstin Douglas

Orem,UT

Summary

Former Registered Behavior Technician with 4+ years of experience working with neurodiverse children and youth. Experienced in implementing personal treatment plans in DTT and NET with proficiency. Passionate about increasing individual independence levels in clients by adhering to personal treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Mentor

Discovery Ranch
06.2022 - Current
  • Implemented goal-setting strategies with 20+ ASD adolescents, promoting personal accountability and growth towards their objectives.
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussion, fostering strong relationships of trust with clientele.
  • Encouraged the exploration of personal interests by guiding youths in identifying and pursuing their strengths and passions.
  • Engaged in a variety of recreational therapy activities to promote leadership, team-building and self-belief

Registered Behavior Technician

Hopebridge Autism Therapy for Children
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced clients' communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
  • Utilized excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate needs of clients to BCBA and record data to facilitate future interventions
  • Effectively managed crisis situations by adhering to the behavior intervention plan (BIP) for each client
  • Implemented teaching procedures for clients in NET and DTT settings with fluency
  • Completed required trainings 50% faster than other new employees to become an immediate resource to understaffed team

Special Needs Caretaker

Private Nanny
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Cared for 3 children with special needs by applying counseling techniques, providing positive reinforcement, and overseeing transportation and physical care

Education

Psychology Major

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12.2024

Skills

  • Clinical Experience
  • High Energy
  • Goal-Oriented
  • ASD Experience
  • Accurate Data Collection
  • Personalized Reinforcement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Individualized Pairing

Leadership Experience

FULL TIME VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE 09/2020 to 02/2022

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tucson, AZ


  • Increased productivity by 300% in 4 weeks by inspiring groups of ~30 volunteers to create and exceed goals
  • Mentored new volunteer representatives and counseled with them regarding effective approaches to volunteer work
  • Pioneered new techniques in using technology to accomplish objectives

Timeline

Youth Mentor

Discovery Ranch
06.2022 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Hopebridge Autism Therapy for Children
02.2022 - 06.2022

Special Needs Caretaker

Private Nanny
05.2019 - 08.2019

Psychology Major

Brigham Young University

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