Salmaan Ali
Minneapolis
Summary
Compassionate Behaviour Technician and Direct Support Professional with hands-on experience supporting children and adults with developmental and behavior needs in home, clinic, and community environments. Skilled in implementing behaviour support strategies, assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining client safety, and promoting independence. Completed 40-hour Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) training through the Autism Partnership Foundation and certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). Currently a nursing student with a strong interest in autism support, behavioral health, and person-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
JEC Miller
Edina
11.2025 - Current
- Support individuals with developmental and behavioural needs in daily routines and community activities.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitor behaviour and safety while maintaining a supportive environment.
- Communicate client progress and concerns with supervisors and care teams.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Behavior Technician
Southstar ABA
Burnsville
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in data collection to track client progress and behavior changes.
- Provided direct support during therapy sessions to facilitate skill development.
- Educated families on behavioral techniques to enhance client growth at home.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and treatment outcomes daily.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay updated on ABA methodologies and practices.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
Behavior Technician
Madina Wellness Center
Columbia Heights
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Participated in ongoing training to stay updated on ABA methodologies and practices.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
Behavior Technician
Angel Academy Inc.
Burnsville
09.2021 - 11.2022
Direct Support Professional
Unlimited Possibilities
Burnsville
01.2019 - 11.2022
Ace hardware
Customer service employee
Apple Valley
07.2017 - 01.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Minneapolis, MN 03.2024 - 03.2026
Associate Degree - general education, foundational academic studies
Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC)
MinnesotaHigh School Diploma - core academic subjects including science, mathematics, communication
Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, MinnesotaSkills
- Team leadership
- Progress tracking
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and patience
- Time management
- Communication
- Active listening
- Verbal de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- Relationship building
- ABA techniques
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Child Maltreatment Certification
- Direct Support Professional Mandatory Training
- Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) Training, 40-hours in Autism Partnership Foundation
- Adult Maltreatment Certification
- First Aid/CPR
Languages
- Somali
- English, Native
- Somali, Native
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
JEC Miller
11.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
Southstar ABA
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
03.2024 - 03.2026
Behavior Technician
Madina Wellness Center
11.2022 - 08.2025
Behavior Technician
Angel Academy Inc.
09.2021 - 11.2022
Direct Support Professional
Unlimited Possibilities
01.2019 - 11.2022
Ace hardware
Customer service employee
07.2017 - 01.2019
Associate Degree - general education, foundational academic studies
Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC)
High School Diploma - core academic subjects including science, mathematics, communication
Apple Valley High School