LYNNE RICHARDS
Newbury Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated college graduate with experience in behavioral intervention, caregiving, and crisis counseling across diverse populations. Research on homelessness has strengthened my academic foundation and deepened my commitment to addressing the complex challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Skilled in trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and advocacy, I am pursuing an MSW to promote healing and meaningful change within families and underserved communities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Interventionist
Addison Behavioral Resources
06.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
- Apply ABA principles and techniques in educational settings to improve social and academic skills and reduce problematic behaviors
- Collect accurate, ongoing data on children's progress
- Collaborate with clinical supervisors and BCBAs to ensure individuals benefit from their personalized intervention plan
- Implement de-escalation strategies
- Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships—essential for positive therapeutic outcomes
Server
Secret Spot
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Greeting guests, taking orders, making beverages (coffee), running food, providing attentive and friendly service
Senior Caregiver
Home Instead
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Consistently cared for 4 clients' physical and emotional well-being
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, walking/transferring, meal preparation, reminders, etc.
- Provided client-centered companionship, ensured clients' safety, and promoted good physical health and hygiene.
- Monitored client symptoms and communicated key information to families and healthcare providers
- Advocated for clients in difficult situations
CA State-Certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor
Lumina Alliance
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Completed the required 65-hour training to be an on-call volunteer for the 24/7 San Luis Obispo (SLO) crisis line
- Answered calls in a professional and empathetic manner from people who dialed the SLO county crisis number
- Provided trauma-informed individual counseling, helping people talk through emotions and potential options in order to better their personal situation (i.e. filing report, therapy, safety planning, finding shelter)
- Respected clients confidentiality and remained calm, attentive, and solution-focused when faced with challenging situations
40 Prado Homeless Services Center Volunteer
CAPSLO (Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo)
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Served breakfast to those utilizing services at the shelter
- Organized clothing and donations, assisted at front desk
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2024
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05.2022
Skills
- Empathetic Communication
- Advocacy for Client Needs & Rights
- Interpersonal Relationship Building
- Cultural Competence
- Policy Adherence
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Research and Data Collection
- Strong Work Ethic & Dependability
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist
Addison Behavioral Resources
06.2025 - Current
Server
Secret Spot
10.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Caregiver
Home Instead
09.2024 - 02.2025
CA State-Certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor
Lumina Alliance
01.2024 - 05.2024
40 Prado Homeless Services Center Volunteer
CAPSLO (Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo)
01.2024 - 05.2024
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Moorpark College
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
California Polytechnic State University
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