Nikia Cherie Sanni
Applied Behavior Analysis
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking Professional with 16 years of visible success in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Intervention, Treatment facilitation, Applied Behavioral Analysis , Project Management, Program Strategies, Organizational Management, analytical problem-solving skills with a talent for team building, leading and motivating as a culture change agent.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Program Supervisor/BCBA
BM Behavioral Management
Hercules, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments, Functional Analysis, Preference Assessments, and Assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors. Assessments such as but not limited to : Vineland-3, VB-MAPP, and Socially Savvy.
- Facilitate behavioral management strategies , by way Antecedent manipulation , NCR, FCT, and utilization of PEC's procedures. Partnering of Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment procedures, is also used to significantly decrease occurrences of maladaptive behaviors.
- Observe, monitor , measure , and record behaviors. Using DTT, Task Analysis, A-B-C data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Document interventions, assessments and progress reports to enable tracking history and maintain accurate consistent records.
- Direct team of 4 personnel, overseeing records, performance and quality assurance. While motivating and directing them to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate trainings methods such as BST model.
- Analyze program data by tracking and reporting client outcomes, with identifying areas of program improvement.
- Facilitate family meetings to discuss client progress and behavior plans. As well as providing one on one Parent training on ABA principles and Behavioral Management strategies.
- Assess patient behavior and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans. For clients with diagnosis in areas defined as : Autism Spectrum Disorder( low to severe), Global Developmental Delay, Language Delay, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder.
Director of Staff Development
Villa Fairmont
San Leandro, United States
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded employee performance goals through effective supervision and training of 153 staff members.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels to #3 out of 173 Programs. Through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching and refined management skills to enterprise targets.
- Strategically maintained 88% compliance completion rate in Crisis Prevention Interventions.
- Achieved reduced staff regulatory compliance issues for DHCS, CARF, and OSHA by 73% to 100%, by way of deficiency free surveys/audits development, bi-monthly training implementation and hands on live demonstrations with staff.
- Maintained clinical expertise for all relevant clinical and behavioral needs, by partnering with clinical team made up of Psychiatrist's, LMSW's, SW's, RN's, and unlicensed staff.
- Assisted in staffing requirements as it relates to direct recruitment, hiring selection, conflict resolution, training, disciplinary actions, on boarding, employee relations, and recommended strategies to enhance client recovery process.
- Planned, developed, and provided training in: New Hire Orientation, on-the-job training in real time, all staff meetings, and Leadership meetings.
- Engaged with clients suffering with mental illness and substance abuse symptoms, to help review progress and barriers to treatment goals.
- Conducted and surveyed internal investigations , that handled grievances centering client to employee complaints, and staff to staff grievances and disputes.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between Director over Maintenance Department, and continuing duties of Director of Staff Development. Delegating tasks as building required.
- Negotiated and acquired business contractual relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to maintain necessary inventory need for clients, and upkeep and maintenance of company grounds.
Behavioral Therapist
Positive Behavior Services
Alameda, CA
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Functional Analyses (FAs) and developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Collected and graphed session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems for those on Autism Spectrum.
- Utilized Modeling, Antecedent Manipulation, Naturalistic teaching, Picture Exchange, and Comprehensive behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Managed 5 clients per day to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
Director of Rehabilitation
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center
Oakland, CA
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Directed day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 60-bed Skilled Nursing facility, providing management and leadership to over 14 employees.
- Developed and maintained productive work relationship with clients suffering from Huntington's Disease, in order to improve their quality of life by 50%.
- Partnered with the Berkeley school for the Blind, initiating first blind client to enroll there and begin reading in Braille.
- Managed program within allocated budgetary parameters and collaborates in development of fiscal budget.
- Supervised staff which ensured safe and therapeutically effective care for inpatient clients and client satisfactory.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs, by way of partnering with local schools, occupational therapist, and Behavioral Analyst.
- Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Surgery and Information Representative
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Supervised Information desk, while providing patient progress updates to family members, of patients newly admitted.
- Promoted from Intern to Surgery and Information Representative within six months of start date.
- Facilitated transfer of patients interdepartmentally, while managing pertinent communication to appropriate parties around bio-hazardous waste cleanup and sanitation standards.
- Used Internal Medical software to maintain records of patient care, client condition progress.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Resolved member disputes.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
Direct Support Professional
Social Vocational Services
Oakland, CA
12.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed vocational training programs for clients to build vocational skills, while providing training to staff on vocational skills for clients.
- Identified program success and mastery criterion based on client assessments .
- Provided on job training with clients with 95% rate of client on site retention, by supervising client vocational contract with Chilies Restaurant.
- Safely and efficiently managed clients in crisis, who had developmental disabilities, medical necessities, and psychiatric needs, by utilizing positive reinforcement and FCT communication strategies.
- Assisted clients that suffer with both with mental and/or behavioral health needs with daily living activities. By creating individualized task list in areas of : vehicle safety, household chores, and hygiene .
- Engaged with Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiance Behavior . limited verbal behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and using both natural and contrived opportunities to elicit behavioral compliance goals.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss client progress and behavior plans.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development using ABA principles.
Education
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -
BACB
Daly City, CA 08.2023 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Mental Health
Telecare Corporation
San Leandro, CA 11.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Education W/ Specialization in ABA
National University
San Diego, CA 05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University
Hayward, CA 08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
Staff managementundefined
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst -
BACB
08.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Program Supervisor/BCBA
BM Behavioral Management
06.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Mental Health
Telecare Corporation
11.2021 - 05.2023
Director of Staff Development
Villa Fairmont
10.2017 - 07.2023
Director of Rehabilitation
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center
12.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Arts - Education W/ Specialization in ABA
National University
05.2015 - 05.2017
Behavioral Therapist
Positive Behavior Services
06.2014 - 06.2018
Surgery and Information Representative
Kaiser Permanente
01.2013 - 11.2016
Direct Support Professional
Social Vocational Services
12.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University
08.2006 - 05.2008
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