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RHIANNON MCNAMARA

Alameda,CA

Summary

Compassionate Behavior Technician with 8 years of experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various developmental, mental, and behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence. Seeking opportunity to use personal and professional experience to support struggling individuals in improving their well-being and quality of life.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Registered Behavior Technician

Kadiant LLC (Formerly STE Consultants Until 2020)
Oakland, CA
10.2016 - Current
  • Provide ABA services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services are provided in-home, in school settings, and in community. During COVID-19, services were also provided via Telehealth where appropriate.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
  • Develop and maintain rapport with clients with individualized approach based on clients' likes and dislikes.
  • Develop and maintain compassionate and professional relationships with families and treatment teams.
  • Provide high-energy sessions with appropriate praise and affect.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Incorporate Natural Environment Training and Discrete Trial Training to assist patients in acquiring socially significant behaviors and living skills.
  • Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
  • Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
  • Maintained professional and clinical perspective to avoid internalization regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Implement parent training where applicable
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Initiate monthly overlaps with supervisors
  • Timely and professional responses to emails and messages
  • Utilize systems to help create documents for data tracking
  • HIPPA compliant
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Mandated reporter with experience filing CPS reports

Schedule Coordinator

Kadiant, LLC
Remote
10.2020 - Current
  • Assisted Senior Scheduler in coordinating Team Member and client schedules
  • Professional, kind, and timely communication with all Team Members and client families
  • Utilization of Excel and Smart Sheet to document status of scheduling plans
  • Utilization of Vonage program for phone calls
  • Update calendars on Central Reach, connect Team Members to clients on CR, and update availability/location/activity log on client profiles
  • Providing resources and information to Team Members (I.e. Drive time policy, instructions for updating availability, explaining coordination process)
  • Regular check-ins with Senior Scheduler
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.

Trainer

ARCA
Albuquerque, NM
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Create8-hour training course on strategies of working with individuals with Autism taught to employees of ARCA/families of clients
  • Used multi-media techniques, such as PowerPoint, videos, hands-on activities, hand-outs, and resource packets
  • Used time management to keep class from exceeding 8-hour period, provide adequate breaks, and complete full course.
  • Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
  • Educated peers on at-home methods to reach and maintain goals, crafting plans for long-term success.

Instructor

ARCA
Albuquerque, NM
10.2015 - 05.2016

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  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • CPR/First Aid certified

Behavioral Technician

THERAPUETIC PATHWAYS/THE KENDALL CENTERS
Tracy, CA
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Provide ABA services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services are provided in-home, in school settings, and in community. During COVID-19, services were also provided via Telehealth where appropriate.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
  • Develop and maintain rapport with clients with individualized approach based on clients' likes and dislikes.
  • Develop and maintain compassionate and professional relationships with families and treatment teams.
  • Provide high-energy sessions with appropriate praise and affect.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Exercised physical dexterity to safely implement crisis management interventions and therapeutic holds.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Incorporate Natural Environment Training and Discrete Trial Training to assist patients in acquiring socially significant behaviors and living skills.
  • Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Used ABPathfinder to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans. Documented session notes on paper.
  • Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
  • Maintained professional and clinical perspective to avoid internalization regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Implement parent training where applicable
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Initiate monthly overlaps with supervisors
  • Check and respond to emails in a professional and timely manner
  • Utilize systems to help create documents for data tracking
  • HIPPA compliant
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Mandated reporter with experience filing CPS reports
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Customer Service/Sales Rep

DIRECTV
Tracy, CA
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Greet customers with an upbeat and smiling attitude
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Informed customers of sales and promotions to build customer base, boost traffic and increase customer loyalty.
  • Prospected continuously for new potential customers and maintained robust conversion rate.
  • Delivered superior customer service to retain existing customers and attract future customers.
  • Determined customer needs and interests to recommend DirecTV to customers.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.

Assistant Manager

COFFEE ALI
Pleasanton, CA
11.2012 - 06.2013
  • Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas
  • Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
  • Clean service or seating areas
  • Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them
  • Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products
  • Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions
  • Receive and process customer payments.
  • Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels
  • Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items
  • Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation
  • Take out garbage
  • Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers
  • Wrap, label, or date food items for sale
  • Create signs to advertise store products or events
  • Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines
  • Open, close, and mid-shift work while being the only employee on duty.

Brand Representative

JUSTICE
Pleasanton, CA
08.2012 - 02.2013
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
  • Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
  • Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise
  • Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items
  • Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental
  • Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
  • Inventory stock and requisition new stock
  • Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
  • Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns
  • Clean shelves, counters, and tables
  • Help customers try on or fit merchandise
  • Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts.

Administrative Assistant

LANDSTAR
Danville, CA
06.2011 - 07.2011
  • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software
  • Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages
  • Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors
  • Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work
  • File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports
  • Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Capella University
Online

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

National University
La Jolla, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Gen Ed

Las Positas Community College
Livermore, CA

High School Diploma -

WiloStar 3D Academy
Online
07.2012

Skills

  • Mental health services
  • Effective collaboration and interaction
  • Social activity planning
  • Interpersonal abilities
  • Service navigation
  • Rapport building
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Crisis Response
  • Intervention planning
  • Psychotropic medications knowledge
  • Providing direction
  • Leadership skills

Certification

CPR & First Aid July 2020 PUBLICATIONS Across the Canyons September 2014 Poem published in an anthology; publishing company: Eber & Wein Best Poets of 2015 Vol. 3

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Schedule Coordinator

Kadiant, LLC
10.2020 - Current

Senior Registered Behavior Technician

Kadiant LLC (Formerly STE Consultants Until 2020)
10.2016 - Current

Trainer

ARCA
12.2015 - 05.2016

Instructor

ARCA
10.2015 - 05.2016

Behavioral Technician

THERAPUETIC PATHWAYS/THE KENDALL CENTERS
01.2014 - 09.2015

Customer Service/Sales Rep

DIRECTV
06.2013 - 09.2013

Assistant Manager

COFFEE ALI
11.2012 - 06.2013

Brand Representative

JUSTICE
08.2012 - 02.2013

Administrative Assistant

LANDSTAR
06.2011 - 07.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Capella University

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

National University

Some College (No Degree) - Gen Ed

Las Positas Community College

High School Diploma -

WiloStar 3D Academy
RHIANNON MCNAMARA