Conduct regular home visits for the assigned caseload to provide:
Individualized parent education
Supervise the implementation of the program
Monitor the completion of all necessary documentation
Provide in-field feedback to Behavior Specialists
Provide support to Behavior Specialists by:
Evaluating performance and giving direct feedback
Addressing any concerns that might impact the validity and success of the client's ABA program with the Behavior Specialist
Collaborating with the training department to plan and execute individualized training
Monitoring daily direct service appointments for completion and accurate session notes
Updating and maintaining quality and continuity of lesson plans submitted by Behavior Specialists
Assuring that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood by team members
Provided RBT supervision
New Hire trainer and safety care provider
Clinical Director/ Mental Health Clinician
Conducted assessments using various assessment tools for in-home behavior therapy, Behavior intervention services for adults
Provide training, leadership mentorship to a team of program supervisors
Provides clinical support and training to an assigned team of Clinical Leaders by leading weekly 1:1 meetings and clinical training
Conduct behavioral assessments, functional assessments, and functional analyses
Develop behavior support and intervention plans
Updating programs and observing data through Central Reach
Conducts regular home or community visits based on the clinical needs of the individualized programs
Attends client team meetings every two months
Provides caregiver training on the implementation of individualized Treatment Plans and Behavioral Support Plans
Safety care trainer (5 years)
Provided individual counseling services for the Tri-Valley Pleasanton and Livermore Unified School Districts
For ages 10 to 18 years old with various disabilities and mental health needs
Mental Health assessments
IEP meeting and goal development
Behavior Interventionist
I CAN TOO LEARNING CENTER
Hayward, CA
01.2008 - 01.2011
Provided 1:1 and group therapy to children with various special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Retardation, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Emotional Disorders, ages 3-12 years
Used various ABA techniques including DTT, behavioral management, and PECS during therapy
Collected and recorded data for each session including play dates and play groups
Provided training to new staff and provided parent training as needed
Assisted in development of and implementation of goals when supervisor not available
Trainer for new hire behavior specialist
Behavior Interventionist
SI SE PUEDE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION
Hayward, CA
01.2006 - 01.2008
Provided 1:1 and group therapy to children with various special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Retardation, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Emotional Disorders, ages 3-12 years
Used various ABA techniques including DTT, behavioral management, and PECS during therapy
Collected and recorded data for each session including play dates and play groups
Provided training to new staff and provided parent training as needed
Assisted in development of and implementation of goals when supervisor not available
Educator
SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Leandro, CA
01.2002 - 01.2006
Teacher in the implementation of teaching strategies to help students achieve their individual goals
Supervised and worked with students ranging from ages 3-18 with various special needs such as Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Rhett Syndrome, Visual Impairment, and ADHD
Taught academic, social, behavioral, and vocational skills to students in school and community settings
Provided training to new Para Educators on student related goals, behavior management strategies, and other teaching strategies related to curriculum
Worked 1:1 with students using ABA methodology in an autism specific ABA classroom
Collected and graphed data daily on student's progress
Assisted Para educators in implementing strategies to reduce problem behaviors
Shape Program Therapist
SONOMA UNIFIED SCHOOL DIOSTRICT
Sonoma, CA
01.2000 - 01.2002
Provided in home and school-based intervention services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Provided 1:1 therapy sessions ranging from 20 to 30 hours a week using various ABA techniques including DTT, TEACCH and naturalistic play
Scheduled individual therapy sessions in coordination with the head teacher
Planned, created, and implemented programming for each student
Wrote reports based on progress and presented reports at IEP meetings
Provided shadow aide support to students who were being mainstreamed
Provided parent training on an ongoing basis during sessions
Lovaas Therapist
ON OUR OWN
Sonoma, CA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Provided 1:1 training to children on the Autism Spectrum receiving 30-40 hours of Lovaas method-based ABA
Provided training to the parents on how to provide therapy to their children
Provided training to new therapists during sessions
Collected and graphed data on a daily basis
Provided updates on progress in written form to the consultants on a regular basis
Participated in weekly team meetings and update the rest of the team on progress
House Manager
LEWIS HOMES/SONOMA STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
Sonoma, CA
01.1993 - 01.1996
Managed group home for children ages 7-17 years with various special needs such as Mental Retardation, Emotional Disturbance, and Autism
Trained new staff on daily operations of group home
Lead trainings to teach preventative safety skills to staff as well as specific teaching strategies for daily living skills and behavior management
Collect data and information as specified for each client and complete daily progress reports
Provide parent training to families as needed to help during family visits
Psych Tech
NAPA STATE HOSPITAL
Napa, CA
01.1991 - 01.1992
Managed unit with young adults ages 13-28 various special needs such as Mental Retardation, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Emotional disturbances, Aggravated Depression, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy
Distributed medication to clients as specified by medical staff
Assisted psychological and medical staff provide behavior prevention and management counseling to clients
Assisted medical staff during functional outings with staff
Assisted medical staff on data collection on behaviors of clients