Melina Martinez
Olympia,WA
Summary
Over 5 years experience in Social Services as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor, as well as prior experience as a Behavior Therapist; offering background working one-on-one in homes, schools and community to provide high-quality behavioral services to individuals with developmental and behavioral disabilities. Knowledgeable in implementing treatment plans, collecting data on treatment goals and successfully reducing problem behaviors while increasing functional replacement behaviors. Achieved goals by fostering positive reinforcement to minimize negative habits in clients through excellent organizational, communication and record-keeping abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
JRRC
DCYF
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Guide youth in establishing a therapeutic environment to overcome daily stressors by teaching DBT life skills and using positive reinforcement when youth are appropriately skillful.
Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor (JRRC)
DCYF
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Guide youth in a therapeutic environment to overcome daily stressors by teaching life skills and using positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate skill use.
Behavior Therapist/ Client Specialist
Positive Behavior Supports Co
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Worked with clients with severe behavioral issues such as aggression towards self and others. Duties included de-escalation procedures as well as teaching healthy coping skills.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan to modify behavior.
- Worked with the Regional Coordinator and other administrators to help create client schedules, manage employee incentives and attended ongoing professional development training programs and conferences to remain current on treatments and techniques. (WABA/ORABA)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA.High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
Kelso, WA.06.2011
Skills
- Knowledge in applied behavior analysis
- Relationship building
- Developmental delays experience
- Teaching appropriate social skills
- High stress tolerance
- Organized/ dependable
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptable/flexible
- Certified Behavior Therapist
- Registered Behavior Technician
- Bilingual- Spanish/English
- Basic Russian
Timeline
JRRC
DCYF
08.2021 - 03.2022
Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor (JRRC)
DCYF
12.2020 - 08.2021
Behavior Therapist/ Client Specialist
Positive Behavior Supports Co
02.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
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