Melissa Harkins
White Mills,PA - Pennsylvania
Summary
Skilled Behavior Technician with a proven track record at The Gregory Center, adept in Applied Behavior Analysis and fostering social skill development. Demonstrated success in enhancing client progress through effective behavior intervention plans and teamwork. Excelled in creating positive outcomes by employing empathy and advanced documentation skills, contributing significantly to client and team achievements.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
The Gregory Center
06.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Implemented methods to incentivize beneficial behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Transitional Aide
Agency For Community Empowerment of NEPA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Ensured children remained engaged and active.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Supported teachers in managing classroom behavior and promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop strategies for addressing individual student needs and improving overall performance.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Associate - Liberal Arts
Lackawanna Community College
Hawley, PA05.2016
Skills
- Focused Listening Ability
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Behavioral Support Strategies
- Behavioral Guidance
- Social skills development
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior treatment plans
- Skill development
- Behavior management
- Picture exchange communication system
- Discrete trial teaching
- Behavior intervention plans
- Report writing
- Token economy systems
- Functional behavior assessments
- Applied behavior analysis
- Errorless learning techniques
- Social skill development
- Effective Time Management
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
Certification
CRP certified
Timeline
Behavior Technician
The Gregory Center
06.2023 - Current
Transitional Aide
Agency For Community Empowerment of NEPA
10.2022 - 06.2023
CRP certified
Associate - Liberal Arts
Lackawanna Community College
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