RAAYA HARRIS
San Diego,CA
Summary
- Over 20 years experience working with multicultural/multiethnic clients
- Over 20 years administrative experience
- 1 year experience as a certified Registered Behavioral Technician
- 12 years experience in case management
- 8 years of individual and group counseling experience
- 3 years Advisory experience within an academic setting
- 3 years in Supervisory experience
- Excellent client engagement skills
- Performs well in team or independent work environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Data Collection data base applications
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT-23-301563)
ACES ABA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided 1:1 ABA therapy in a both clinical and home settings for a multi diverse client base ranging from 3-13 years of age
- Implemented treatment plans as designed by the assigned BCBA to the case
- Provided support and guidance for parents during home sessions to model in the home outside of ABA sessions
- Collected data on behavioral interventions and goal trials as required in central reach data base for the treatment plan
- Completed daily notes and documentation as required by insurance provider
- Maintained professional communication with supervisors as to client’s progress with the goals
- Collaborated with team members often regarding clients, cleanliness and other duties as needed within the clinic
- Participated in required training and orientation.
ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (AMFT)
VICTOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Completed mental health assessments, implemented treatment plans, provided progress notes and discharge summaries for a caseload of 40+ clients in a timely manner
- Provided culturally appropriate evidence based psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and collateral sessions for individuals and families with children ranging from 7-21 years of age within the home and school setting
- Collaborated with additional service providers as needed to maintain progress within the treatment plan (case managers, school staff, medical providers, social service providers)
- Provided any other duties as assigned as needed.
FAMILY MAINTENANCE VOLUNTARY SOCIAL WORKER
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Managing a diverse caseload of 20 families
- Responsible for development of family case plans to stabilize crisis management in the home
- Assessed family needs and provided resources and referrals to meet immediate housing, counseling, medical, educational, and parenting needs
- Established relationships with Community partners to proved services to families to mitigate Departmental concerns as to abuse and neglect in the home
- Providing weekly individual and family counseling and advising for the 90 day course of their case plan
- Assessment of progress and areas of improvement to ensure successful outcomes.
CHILDREN SERVICES INVESTIGATIVE SOCIAL WORKER
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Responsible for providing immediate response to allegations of child abuse and neglect
- Crisis Management
- Collaborated with law enforcement, court officials, community partners, medical teams, and mental health professionals to ensure child safety
- Provided on the job trainings to new inductees as unit lead and mentor.
FOSTER CARE SOCIAL WORKER
CHILDREN’S WAY FFA
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Manage a diverse caseload of over 30 foster children clients between an age population of 1-19 years of age
- Responsible for development and implementation of the child’s individual treatment plans (Appraisal, Needs and Service Plan, Quarterly reports, termination reports, and Special Incident Reports)
- Responsible for submission of Clinical Notes within agency deadlines
- Work as a liaison with Community Care Licensing and other governmental agencies
- Ensure health, education, religious, recreational, social, emotional, and psychological needs of each child on the caseload in conjunction with available community resources
- Monitor the adjustment to the placement home of each child on my individual caseload in adherence to licensing regulations
- Develop and maintained a network of medical and psychological resources for the foster children on my individual caseload
- Represent the foster child in their educational setting (including parent/teacher meetings, IEP requests and follow up, and counseling)
- Participate in team decision meetings to discuss individual cases development of treatment goals, and/or plans for permanency
- Administer individual counseling and conflict mediation to children on the caseload and foster families
- Provide and develop resources for family therapy with the foster child and natural family when appropriate
- Maintain case confidentiality per licensing and agency standards.
ADOPTIONS HOME STUDY PRACTITIONER
CHILDREN’S WAY FFA
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Investigate the prospective parents' health, finance, and criminal backgrounds as well as visit their home to ensure it's an appropriate environment for raising a child
- Conduct interviews to determine the type of child the parents want to adopt and how the child will be raised
- Implement services, support and assistance for families to complete all of the required home study documentation during the initial phase of the adoption process
- Provide an in-depth assessment of the family's background, experiences, relationships, strengths and weaknesses, and capabilities
- Assess the family's readiness and develop and support the family's ability to appropriately parent a children who is already residing in their home as a foster care placement
- Compose a written report (home study) that presents the documented findings of the family's history, provides an assessment of their capacity to parent, and makes a recommendation for or against adoption.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Ontario, CA06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CSU SAN BERNARDINO
San Bernardino, CA06.2007
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Social Skills Development
- Discrete Trial Training
- Token Economy Systems
Certification
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder (exp 6/26/2026)
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- RBT certification number: RBT-23-301563
- S.A.F.E. Certified
Timeline
REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT-23-301563)
ACES ABA
08.2023 - Current
ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (AMFT)
VICTOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
09.2021 - 04.2023
FAMILY MAINTENANCE VOLUNTARY SOCIAL WORKER
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
11.2014 - 12.2018
CHILDREN SERVICES INVESTIGATIVE SOCIAL WORKER
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
11.2014 - 12.2018
FOSTER CARE SOCIAL WORKER
CHILDREN’S WAY FFA
08.2012 - 04.2014
ADOPTIONS HOME STUDY PRACTITIONER
CHILDREN’S WAY FFA
08.2012 - 04.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
CSU SAN BERNARDINO
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