Kimberley Horowitz
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Postgraduate with over seven years of leadership and conducting work-related training experience for new and senior staff. Experienced with utilizing Behavior Skills Training (BST) to train individuals how to provide excellent service across a variety of different fields. Has five years of experience within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) assisting individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Has worked with individuals across the lifespan and in various settings. Has designed treatment programs and monitored client's progress under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). Currently accruing unrestricted hours to sit for the BCBA exam.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Behavior Technician
Southwest Autism Research & Resource
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted ABA therapy with individuals across the lifespan (predominantly with teens and adults)
- Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
- Under the supervision of a BCBA, regularly reviewed data and made modifications to treatment programs if necessary
- Reviewed assessment data and added the results to the client's treatment plan
Regional Assessment Specialist
Action Behavior Centers
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Administer and score the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) assessment to children who may potentially have ASD
- Write a summary of observations made throughout the assessment to be sent to diagnosing physicians
- Collect data from Parenting Stress Index (PSI) assessment to analyze caregiver stress and how it changes as their children receive ABA treatment
Registered Behavior Technician IV
Action Behavior Centers
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed training for behavior technicians on how to use BST and SMART goals to train new staff members effectively
- Provided training to both new and senior behavior technicians to ensure they are implementing behavior change programs properly
- Analyzed patient behavior data to monitor changes in levels and trends to see if individuals behavior programs are effective
- Created individualized behavior change programs along with a BCBA to decrease challenging behaviors while increasing independence with children who have ASD
Assistant Supervisor
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Under the supervision of a BCBA, continuously monitor and update behavior change programs for individuals who have ASD
- Analyze data trends from behavior change programs to ensure that they are decreasing challenging behaviors
- Conduct monthly quality assurance overlaps for every behavior technician to monitor performance and provide training
- Conduct quarterly evaluations for senior trainers to ensure they are properly training new staff members
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
Online08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Active Listening
- Behavioral Analytics
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Leadership
- Behavior Treatment Planning
- Research
- Behavior Management
- Mentoring
- Compassion
- Oral and written communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 or more staff members across different fields of work
- Achieved Excellence and Team awards in 2022 and 2023
- Achieved Employee of the Month award in 2019
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Senior Behavior Technician
Southwest Autism Research & Resource
08.2023 - Current
Regional Assessment Specialist
Action Behavior Centers
09.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Behavior Technician IV
Action Behavior Centers
03.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Supervisor
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
02.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
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