Melissa Craft
Ludowici,Georgia
Summary
Board-certified behavior Analyst dedicated professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for appropriate service for children and young adults diagnosed with ASD.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports
01.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with clients to run ABA programs in a group home for boys with an ASD diagnosis(14-20 years of age).
- Assisted Supervising BCBA with assessments and wrote an assessment independently.
- Participated in ABA training and Group Supervision weekly.
QASP-S & PARENT LIAISON
Refocus Behavior
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Implemented Direct Service ABA with a wide age group (2-18 years of age)
- Implemented individualized therapeutic plans and recoded data daily
- Graphing daily progress and making recommendations based on findings
- Developed and implemented procedures for ongoing ITP's
- Assisted BCBA in assessments and ITP writing
- Conducted Caregiver trainings with all families who's child/children attended our clinic for ABA services
- Administrative experience in this field as Program Technician.
RBT/ PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
Reaching Milestones
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed and taught strategies to promote client wellness and independence
- Attended team meetings with supervisor and family to discuss patient and progress
- Kept patient files confidential and secure from unauthorized access to maintain privacy
- Followed treatment plan goals and interventions by utilizing sound judgment and seeking out appropriate consultation
- Assisted in behavior data collection and behavior log maintenance.
RBT
ACI Learning Center
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented wide variety of cognitive, social and community integration activities for program participants to achieve goals
- Assisted in behavior data collection and behavior log maintenance
- Encouraged patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities that enhanced interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH ABA -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2023
Skills
- Daily Reports
- Group Activities
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Data Collections
- Student Rapport-Building
Accomplishments
PEERS certified Provider Sept 2023
Certification
- BACB 1-23-68894 (OCT 12-2023)
- RBT-20-135968
References
Traci Cole - PBS BCBA, (808) 542-5147, tracilynncole@mac.com
Timeline
Student Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports
01.2023 - Current
QASP-S & PARENT LIAISON
Refocus Behavior
10.2020 - 12.2022
RBT/ PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
Reaching Milestones
12.2016 - 09.2019
RBT
ACI Learning Center
01.2015 - 06.2016
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH ABA -
University of West Florida
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