Michelle Cabezas-Youngquist

• Work under the supervision of Director’s and Divisional Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)
• Evaluate Direct Interventionists, Lead Interventionists
• Write and revise progress reports and FBA reports
• Monitor and advance client’s program progress
• Create goals for program
• Collaborate with parents, Clinical Supervisors, Parent Consultants, and other personnel working with client
• Train parents and caregivers regarding behavior analytic concepts, including data collection and implementation of intervention plans
• Create stimuli for the program
• Review client’s data and progress with caregivers and BCBA
• Perform administrative tasks for all cases (e.g., analyze data, write reports, manage service utilization, staff and family communication, data updates)
• Develop logbooks, icons, visual schedules, PECS Books, and other forms of stimuli.

• Implemented behavior programs that focus on improving the client's quality of life
• Conducted therapy sessions directly with families in the comfort of their homes and community
• Assisted in restructuring environments and activities to support the clients’ behaviors
• Taught skills that allow the individual to communicate and/or function more effectively
• Reviewed behavior plans and other instructional materials developed by behavior analysts
• Facilitated consistent implementation of the behavior plan, and monitor outcomes
• Implemented behavioral procedures for acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors
• Collected Data and conduct graphs manually as prescribed by a recipient’s behavior analysis service plan
• Communicated openly with behavior analysts and regional coordinator
• Completed daily progress notes related to implementation of the intervention plan
• Collaborated with Mentor and BCBA training coordinator.

• Modified behavioral programs/treatment plans and/or goals to serve the needs of each Ad Astra BAS client
• Attended regular supervisor meetings and conduct clinical case reviews with other supervisors
• Wrote progress reports that summarizes children’s progress with their treatment plan goals, propose new goals as needed, and recommend an appropriate service level intensity for contract reauthorizations
• Supervised and developed Behavior Technicians by monitoring and providing feedback for the direct implementation of ABA interventions (ex
• DTT, PECS, NET, PRT, etc.)
• Supervised client cases, provided direct therapy services, and behavior analytic assessment procedures (Vineland, e.g.,)
• Conducted parent consultation/training sessions in principles and implementation techniques of applied behavior analysis, intervention plans, crisis management techniques, and management of behaviors
• Provided support to the clinical team as needed
• Assisted the Regional Director and BCBA in maintaining current and accurate authorizations for assigned cases.

• Created strong relationships with clients, parents, and healthcare members
• Collected handwritten data of skill acquisition and behavioral reduction goals every session
• Effectively communicated client's progress with BCBA, Occupational therapists, and parents
• Utilized with clients and taught appropriate behavior modification strategies to parents
• Helped clients achieve wellness and physical needs
• Redirected poor behavior using Positive Reinforcement
• Worked with clients utilizing communication devices, and communicated non verbally with clients to provide encouragement
• Received constructive feedback from BCBA and implemented new innovations for client's goals
• Listened to client's parents concerns and provided interventions when required
• Analyzed and provided constructive feedback to parents of their involvement during client's therapy session.

• Worked in a 1:1 and group setting with children on the Autism spectrum and other disabilities at home and clinic
• Helped children develop the life skills necessary to succeed at home, school, and community
• Worked alongside supervisors to ensure the implementation of Skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs was successful per client
• Maintained open communication among staff members, clients' parents, and healthcare members
• Taught communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and playing skills to clients through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
• Collected data on Catalyst data software
• Used my creativity and imagination to find different forms of motivation for each client according to their ability and age
• Maintained all records and new IPP, IEP, 504 plans in confidentiality
• Ensured client's safety at all times
• Created rapport with clients and their legal guardians.

o Assisted teachers with the supervision of Head-start to 6th grade students and classroom management

o Implemented Basic child guidance and development principles by handling routine discipline

o Showed initiative and adaptability to classroom needs such as creating a curriculum and individualized lessons to cater to multiple learning styles.

o Assisted children with disabilities to accomplish the goals on their IEP and/or 504 plan

o Communicated student's needs to teacher, parents and advocated social engagement among all peers

o Addressed behavioral and learning challenges with parents and support team.

o Worked with students 1:1 and in small groups of various disabilities to boost the learning material or skills educated by the teacher such as the usage of PECS and sign language.

o Performed non-instructional classroom duties such as lunch, providing restroom assistance to students with disabilities, infants and school-age children

o Supervised indoor/outdoor recreational activities of students with disabilities

• Provided activities for both individual and group patients during clinic visits through medical play to serve as distractions and entertainment
• Oversaw the upkeep of Core, Miller West, Clinic, and Hemlock playrooms ensuring ongoing cleanliness as sterilization of instruments and toys
• Completed rotations under supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist on different units in bedside visits
• Advocated patient's point of view to staff and nurses assigned to the child's well being
• Daily report of patient’s milestones and goals progress including observational feedback.