Maureen Kibe
Summary
Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Therapist
Golden Care Therapy
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, charts, and social stories to enhance comprehension of daily routines among nonverbal or minimally verbal clients.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients'' families, resulting in increased trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process.
ABA Therapist
Branchburg School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients'' strengths, needs, and progress for data-driven treatment planning.
- Enhanced clients'' communication skills through targeted, evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Assisted individuals in developing coping strategies for managing challenging emotions or behaviors more effectively.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Facilitated successful transitions between school settings by working closely with educators to adapt classroom accommodations for students with special needs.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Proud Moments Aba
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided responsive communication by phone and email to answer general and pressing questions.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
Mental Health Residential Counselor
Volunteers Of America
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Attended meetings to develop and implement individually tailored treatment plans to lead residents to successful reintegration into society.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
Direct Support Professional
ARC
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Assist Client with their daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, cooking and serving meals, performing housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing companionship.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Nanny
Babysitting
05.2012 - 03.2020
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Cashier
Walmart
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions, and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
Crew Member
Papa Johns
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
Education
Diploma -
South River High School
South River, NJAssociate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
Robert Fiance Beauty School
Perth Amboy, NJ04.2019
Skills
- Data Collection
- Sensory Integration
- Crisis Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Reduction
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Branchburg School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
ABA Behavior Therapist
Proud Moments Aba
02.2022 - 02.2023
ABA Therapist
Golden Care Therapy
01.2022 - Current
Mental Health Residential Counselor
Volunteers Of America
06.2021 - 03.2022
Direct Support Professional
ARC
01.2018 - 03.2022
Cashier
Walmart
09.2015 - 02.2016
Crew Member
Papa Johns
08.2014 - 09.2014
Nanny
Babysitting
05.2012 - 03.2020
Diploma -
South River High School
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
Robert Fiance Beauty School
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