Laurel Stewart

• Develop individualized behavior support plans for clients, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments to identify client needs and factors contributing to display of challenging behavior in order to inform treatment strategies effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive and consistent support for all client needs.
• Train and mentor caregivers and other team members on positive behavior support techniques and best practices.
• Provide in person training and support to clients to help develop skills which promote display of positive and healthy behaviors.
• Leads a team of Behavior Consultants by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Engages in Quality Assurance activities for work completed by team members to ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Participate in ongoing Continuing Education trainings to further develop clinical skills as a Behavior Consultant.

Provided individualized behavior support to children, teens, and adults with varying developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Developed individualized behavior support programs to help empower clients to gain skills to achieve their desired lives.

Completed one-on-one training to individuals to help them develop desired skills including but not limited to social skills, coping skills, recognizing and expressing their emotions, making healthy life choices, and self-management.

Provided support and guidance to parents and caregivers in how they may best help their child or individual they care for develop skills to function safely and happily in their communities.

Ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of behavior support plans by implementing, observing, and analyzing data regarding implementation.

Worked collaboratively with all team members supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure consistent care and positive support.

Collaborated with psychiatry and mental health providers to ensure continuity of care.

Provided support and training to new Behavior Consultants.

Participated in Central Indiana Interagency Human Rights Committee.

Provided quality assurance reviews for residential agency serving individuals with varying developmental disabilities.

Managed agency incident reporting and investigation system, including completing administrative reviews of internal investigations.

Trained agency professional staff on incident reporting and thorough and objective completion of investigations.

Managed all quality reviews and complaint surveys from outside agencies including the Indiana State Department of Health, Bureau of Quality Improvement Services, and Commission on Accreditation of Residential Facilities.

Managed referrals from the Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services for individuals seeking residential support.

Coordinated all transition activities for new residents moving into new residential settings.

Managed program operations for a region of residential programs for individuals with varying developmental disabilities.

Led team of management staff to ensure all individuals had quality care and adequate staffing support.

Participated in developing and implementing training curriculum for professional level and direct support staff.

Managed internal and external quality reviews for area supervised.

Developed and oversaw implementation of Individual Support Plans for adults with varying developmental disabilities who reside in supported group living.

Collaborated with individuals and members of their Individual Support Teams to address their needs and desires.

Provided training to direct care staff regarding implementing individual support plans, including behavior support plans, and providing active treatment.

Collected and analyzed data to monitor implementation and effectiveness of individual support plans.