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Marie Lunie Dessalines

Summary

Dedicated Behavior Technician with experience at Devereux, skilled in data collection and behavioral management. Successfully enhanced client communication and social skills through evidence-based practices. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and foster strong client relationships, ensuring consistent progress and positive outcomes in therapeutic settings.

Offering warm, patient demeanor combined with genuine passion for helping individuals achieve their best. Brings strong understanding of behavioral principles and techniques, with ability to quickly learn and apply new strategies. Ready to use and develop skills in observation and data collection in Behavior assistant role.

Driven professional with background in supportive, client-focused environment, seeking to transition into new field. Developed strong skills in behavior analysis and intervention, along with ability to adapt to diverse situations and individuals. Committed to applying these transferable skills to make meaningful impact in new career path.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Devereux
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
  • Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
  • Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
  • Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
  • Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
  • Supported families in understanding and managing challenging behaviors, promoting consistency across environments.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
  • Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
  • Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.

Medication Aide

The Castlewood Senior Living
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Behavior Technician

Cicily Care
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
  • Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
05-2027

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Data collection
  • Documentation skills
  • Prompting and fading strategies
  • Behavioral management
  • Social skills development
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavior treatment plans
  • Skill development
  • Behavior management
  • Teaching play and leisure skills
  • Picture exchange communication system
  • Discrete trial teaching
  • Client relationship development
  • Verbal behavior training
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Report writing
  • Adaptive living skills training
  • Crisis management and prevention
  • Individualized education plans
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Errorless learning techniques
  • Sensory integration support
  • Precision teaching methods
  • Case management
  • Social skill development
  • Group instruction techniques
  • Self-management strategies
  • Direct instruction methodologies
  • Natural environment teaching
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Incidental teaching strategies
  • Parent collaboration and training
  • Community-based instruction
  • Augmentative communication devices
  • Problem-solving
  • Intervention management
  • Program improvement
  • Task analysis and chaining

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the development.

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Devereux
11.2024 - Current

Medication Aide

The Castlewood Senior Living
06.2024 - 09.2024

Behavior Technician

Cicily Care
08.2023 - 04.2024

Associate of Applied Science -

Palm Beach State College

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