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Melanie Litke

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Board Certified Behavior Analyst offering background working one-on-one in homes, schools and community to provide high-quality behavioral services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Addressed specific client needs based on individual treatment plan and collected data on treatment goals. Successfully reduced problem behaviors and increased functional replacement behaviors. Committed to enhancing autonomy and quality of life among individuals and families thorough proven treatment methods.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Clinician

Kestrel Behavioral Health
02.2023 - Current
  • Establish appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
  • Document client behavior and interventions attempted and collect and report data using approved format, methods and forms.
  • Develop tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
  • Administer therapeutic and applied behavioral analysis techniques in home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
  • Create and design individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
  • Visit clients at home and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.

Behavior Clinician

Milestones Clinical And Health Resources
01.2021 - 02.2023
    • Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
    • Implemented exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.
    • Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
    • Attended ongoing professional development training programs and industry seminars to remain current on treatments and techniques.

Family Support Specialist

Centerstone Of Indiana
07.2016 - 01.2021
    • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
    • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
    • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
    • Visited home and school environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
    • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Case Manager

Swanson Center
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Behavioral Analysis

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN
05.2004

Skills

  • Data Analysis Skills
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Coping Skills Development
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Mental Health Support
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods

Accomplishments

  • Received Positive Behavior Supports award in September 2022
  • Group home received perfect state survey under my management in 2007

Timeline

Behavior Clinician

Kestrel Behavioral Health
02.2023 - Current

Behavior Clinician

Milestones Clinical And Health Resources
01.2021 - 02.2023

Family Support Specialist

Centerstone Of Indiana
07.2016 - 01.2021

Case Manager

Swanson Center
07.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Applied Behavioral Analysis

Ball State University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Purdue University - North Central

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