Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Energy Community Mental Health
Miami, FL
08.2023 - 06.2024
Provided encouragement and motivation when needed in order to keep morale high throughout each session.
Assisted with conflict resolution within the group by providing constructive criticism when needed.
Assisted clients in developing meaningful leisure activities that promoted recovery from mental illness or substance abuse issues.
Developed strategies for helping clients cope with symptoms related to mental illness or substance abuse issues.
Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, life skills development, relapse prevention, independent living skills training.
Provided guidance and support to family members regarding their loved one's condition and available resources within the community.
Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to reinforce positive behaviors while discouraging negative ones.
Registered Behavior Technician
Behaavior Skills Training
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 07.2022
Collaborated with other professionals including BCBAs, teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists to ensure best practices are being implemented for each client.
Utilized a variety of positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, tangible items, activity privileges, to reinforce appropriate behavior.
Adapted treatment plans according to the changing needs of each individual client.
Developed creative activities that engage clients while teaching them new skills or reinforcing existing ones.
Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL
06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL
06-2011
Skills
Community-Based Instruction
Error Correction Techniques
Collaboration with Professionals
Peer-Mediated Instruction
Augmentative Communication Devices
Incidental Teaching
Social Skills Development
Data collection and analysis
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Energy Community Mental Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Behaavior Skills Training
01.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida National University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida National University
Registered Behavior Technician
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