Rachel Kircus
Chesterfield,United States
Summary
Compassionate Registered Behavior Technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Experienced with implementing behavior intervention plans to support client development and utilizing data collection and analysis to inform strategies and improve outcomes. Track record of effective communication with clients and team members to achieve therapeutic goals. Comfortable handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with client-specific needs. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Michigan State University with a minor in Human Behavior and Social Services. Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis through Ball State University.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Lumen Pediatric Therapy
09.2024 - Current
- Promote positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts throughout sessions.
- Improve client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observe, monitor, and record problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes throughout sessions.
- Intervene with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms throughout sessions.
Registered Behavior Technician
Chicago ABA Therapy
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts throughout sessions.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress throughout sessions.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike throughout sessions.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes throughout sessions.
Registered Behavior Technician
Lumiere Children's Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes throughout sessions.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis throughout sessions.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms throughout sessions.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan throughout sessions.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors throughout sessions.
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 throughout sessions .
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records throughout sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families throughout sessions.
- 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 throughout sessions.
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 throughout sessisons.
- De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behavior by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets throughout sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2021
Skills
- Organization
- Skill building
- Activity Schedules
- Video Modeling
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Prompting Strategies
- Token Economy Systems
- Natural Environment Training
- Discrete trial training
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Lumen Pediatric Therapy
09.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Chicago ABA Therapy
01.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Lumiere Children's Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
ABA Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Residential Youth Care Worker
St. Vincent Catholic Charities
01.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Michigan State University
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