Princeton Castillo
Providence,RI
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments. Observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Knowledgeable Behavior Therapist, Direct support specialist and Paraprofessional with experience in fast paced environments and adaptable to last minute changes. I thrive under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Amergis
Providence, RI
01.2025 - Current
- Currently work in North Providence high school as a one on one behavioral therapist in a transitions classroom settings.
- Worked one on one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments
- Developed behavior support plans which included positive reinforcement strategies for challenging behaviors.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding treatment planning for clients.
- Supported transitions from one activity or area to another throughout the day.
- Assisted students with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Encourage clients in developing personal goals related to behavioral changes.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating situations quickly and safely.
- Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
Direct Care Professional
Amego, Inc.
Massachusetts
04.2023 - Current
- Assist in transport of the individuals
- Maintaining healthy, safety and human rights of all individuals and staff members at all times
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities that promoted physical activity and mental stimulation.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Provided individual and group behavior intervention services to students.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Collected data via direct student observation and consultation with classroom teachers regarding student behaviors.
- Worked directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Monitored student behavior using data collection systems and provided feedback to teachers on effectiveness of interventions implemented.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed house duties such as laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping when necessary.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
Mental Health Specialist
Judge Rotenberg Center
Canton, MA
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Hospital settings with severe mental health issues such as schizophrenic, suicidal, bipolar patients with behaviors.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations such as restraints.
- Being a role model and supporting students with managing personal responsibilities and chores.
- Supports treatment plans by scheduling and coordinating client transportation, assisting in planning client interactive events, and so forth.
- Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
High school diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School
Rhode Island06.2020
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Support
- First aid and safety
- Transportation
- Bilingual
- Mobile applications
- Behavioral support
- Customer satisfaction measuremen
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptive team player
- Typing Skills
- Intervention management
- Treatment implementation
- Precision teaching methods
- Data collection and analysis
- Client documentation
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Support plan management
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- Saftey care
Languages
- English, Expert
- Spanish, Fluent
Contact
Providence, RI 02901
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Amergis
01.2025 - Current
Direct Care Professional
Amego, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
Judge Rotenberg Center
04.2021 - 03.2023
High school diploma -
Mount Pleasant High School