Nicole J. Roby
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Behavior Analyst with a history of meeting goals while utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations to best enhance the quality of life for the client and their families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Oak Park And River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Coaching consultations to teachers and related service providers on maladaptive behavior reduction procedures
- Guides students with severe mental health needs in effective therapeutic exercises derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- Provides psychoeducation and consultations to families of students with maladaptive behaviors. Home-school partnership includes evidence-based behavior intervention practices.
- Documents student progress in confidential files.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Journey Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Chicago , IL
01.2021 - Current
- Counsels individuals and families using ACT to bring awareness of trauma as it connects to mental health and to develop interventions.
- Provides tools for clients and families to communicate better and to negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Hephzibah Children’s Association
Oak Park, IL
09.2020 - Current
- Conducts functional behavior assessments, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Designs clinical behavior intervention plans, measurement systems and data collection methods.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Established and conducted over 250 therapeutic groups to improve clients' level of social-emotional functioning.
- Co-founder of Children's Equity Committee, develops curriculum to achieve objectives of diversity and inclusion.
Registered Behavior Technician
Comprehensive Early Autism Services
Chicago, IL
12.2015 - 01.2020
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Lead trainer of behavior technicians on skill acquisition targets and behavior reduction procedures
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
Parent Educator
ChildServ
Chicago, IL
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Implementation of “Parents as Teachers” curriculum with clients
- Case management and formed community partnerships
- Assembled monthly client group meetings
- Conducted home visits, home safety checklist and health screenings
- Agency wide CPR Instructor and member of Continuous Quality Improvement team
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Roosevelt University
12.2011
Skills
- Therapeutic Model (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Data Collections
- Acquisition and Treatment Planning
- Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Clinical Team Collaboration
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Oak Park And River Forest High School
11.2021 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Journey Behavioral Health Services, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Hephzibah Children’s Association
09.2020 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Comprehensive Early Autism Services
12.2015 - 01.2020
Parent Educator
ChildServ
03.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Roosevelt University
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