Kristen Parker
West Chester,PA
Summary
Capable and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician with experience working with children (ages 4-16) with Autism, ADHD, and ODD in home and school settings. Able to implement interventions based on treatment plans prescribed by the client's doctor, and document the client's observable behaviors to clarify progress toward an identified goal.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Sevita Health
01.2021 - Current
- Working with clients under age 15 diagnosed with mental/emotional/behavioral disturbances
- Implementing interventions that the client's doctor has prescribed in the home and school setting
- Observe and document the client's behaviors to clarify progress toward an identified goal through the Credible application
- Reading and understanding IEP (individualized education plan) and Treatment/Resiliency plans.
Part-time Assistant Manager
Pacific Sunwear
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Resolved conflicts between customers and employees
- Responsible for inventory, pricing, merchandising, and displays
- Familiar with POS (point of sale system used in cash registers)
- Hire and train new employees
- Conduct performance reviews
- Began as an entry-level associate and worked through every position in the store.
Part-time Assistant Manager
Pacific Sunwear
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Resolved conflicts between customers and employees
- Responsible for inventory, pricing, merchandising, and displays
- Familiar with POS (point of sale system used in cash registers)
- Hire and train new employees
- Conduct performance reviews
- Began as an entry-level associate and worked through every position in the store.
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Resolved conflicts between customers and employees
- Responsible for inventory, pricing, merchandising, and displays
- Familiar with POS (point of sale system used in cash registers)
- Hire and train new employees
- Conduct performance reviews
- Began as an entry-level associate and worked through every position in the store.
Education
Bachelors of Science of Psychology Degree -
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
05.2022
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- De-escalation Strategies
- Mental Health Support
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- HIPAA Requirements
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Observation
- Behavioral support
Research
- West Chester University, Dr. Eleanor Brown, Studied the cognitive and emotional development of preschool students in families that experience oppression such as poverty, racism, and classism. Gained 300+ hours of experience in a school environment professionally communicating with school staff and parents.
- Autism Partnership Foundation, Completed 40 hours of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) training
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Sevita Health
01.2021 - Current
Part-time Assistant Manager
Pacific Sunwear
03.2020 - 06.2021
Part-time Assistant Manager
Pacific Sunwear
10.2018 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
11.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelors of Science of Psychology Degree -
West Chester University of Pennsylvania