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Rachel Kircus

Chicago,United States

Summary

Caring and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Michigan State University with a minor in Human Behavior and Social Services. Currently working on Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis through Ball State University.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Lumiere Children's Therapy
01.2023 - Current
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.

ABA Behavior Technician

Gateway Pediatric Therapy
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.

Residential Youth Care Worker

St. Vincent Catholic Charities
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Taught youth social and independent living life skills such as coping mechanisms for difficult situations, reformed long-term outcomes by modeling positive behaviors, attitudes, and life choices throughout the timespan of employment
  • Promoted physical and emotions well-being for at risk youth, managed case history records and prepared reports.
  • Reacted to disturbances within facility by attempting to reason with residents and separating or implementing physical restraint or isolation.
  • De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behavior by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
09.2024

Skills

  • Support
  • Mentoring
  • Organization
  • Skill building
  • Behavior modeling
  • Written communication
  • Critical thinking
  • IBM SPSS
  • Microsoft Office 360
  • Activity Schedules
  • Self-Management Strategies
  • Video Modeling
  • Transition Planning
  • Direct Instruction
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Picture Exchange Communication System
  • Prompting Strategies
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Token Economy Systems
  • Natural Environment Training

Certification

  • RBT - Registered Behavior Technician

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Lumiere Children's Therapy
01.2023 - Current

ABA Behavior Technician

Gateway Pediatric Therapy
01.2021 - 01.2022

Residential Youth Care Worker

St. Vincent Catholic Charities
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Michigan State University

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University

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