Séamus O'Hara
Lake Forest Park,WA
Summary
Accomplished Behavior Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in guiding child development by utilizing trauma-informed approaches to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior concerns and adapting curriculum in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing a calm environment, safety and structure in classrooms, clinics, and homes while teaching children how to build skills maintaining their autonomy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Client Services Program Manager
SAILS Washington
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversight of 18+ concurrent programs with multiple residents with developmental and cognitive disabilities and their house managers/care staff.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with program's house managers and directors.
- Met with residential director on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Coached house managers and care staff on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with clients to identify their daily and long-term living needs and their personal dreams.
- Planned and lead fun and engaging activities for 30+ clients throughout the calendar year.
House Manager
SAILS Washington
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Supervised over 30 developmentally disabled resident homes and their care staff in preparing meals, organization, and handling household tasks while provided constructive feedback.
- Supervised and directly assisted residents and their care staff with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with state regulations and agency standards.
- Developed and implemented new housekeeping practices to increase productivity and cohesiveness.
Behavior Support Specialist
SAILS Group
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Visited and worked with over 15 residential clients to provide safe and effective lifestyles according to their individual and general needs.
- Analyzed client behavioral issues and problem-solved unique and creative ways to solve them with their own input.
- Designed and created materials to help with accessibility and accommodations for residential clients' needs.
- Assessed and wrote Positive Behavior Supports Plans and Functional Assessments for each client.
Case Supervisor/RBT/Social Group Lead
Patterns Behavioral Services
08.2014 - 02.2022
- Supervised cases and directly worked with young children with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Designed and lead a variety of Social Skills groups with clients ranging from ages 1 to 17, providing them with curriculum and opportunities to build confidence and skills to succeed with peers and others alike.
- Worked on and managed cases with children and adults of a wide age range (1 year to late 20s) with autism and related diagnoses.
- Administered various assessments ranging from early development to school-aged children.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Anaheim School District
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child And Adolescence Development
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CAIn-progress - Special And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTHigh School Diploma -
Mater Dei High School
Santa Ana, CA05.2010
Skills
- Caring
- Strong communication
- Flexible and versatile
- Fun and creative
- Nurturing
- Energetic
- Highly Organized
- Analytical
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Interests
Hiking with my dog
Camping
Cooking
Reading
Outdoor sports
Listening to new music
Special needs advocacy
Teaching new skills
Certification
• CPR/First AID
• Registered Behavior Technician
• CPI Certification (Crisis Prevention)
Additional Information
I have great experience working with large families with multiple children, while growing up in a family of 8 myself. I have a babysat for a family of four since 2022, with three of the children having developmental disabilities.
Timeline
Client Services Program Manager
SAILS Washington
11.2023 - 10.2024
House Manager
SAILS Washington
02.2022 - 10.2024
Behavior Support Specialist
SAILS Group
05.2018 - 02.2022
Case Supervisor/RBT/Social Group Lead
Patterns Behavioral Services
08.2014 - 02.2022
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Anaheim School District
08.2013 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei High School
Some College (No Degree) - Child And Adolescence Development
Santiago Canyon College
In-progress - Special And Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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