Dedicated professional client care coordinator. Develops and implements special education learning and behavior plans. Applies appropriate strategies to establish supportive and therapeutic learning environments. Maintains appropriate workplace/State/Federal records. Skilled at appropriate intervention/de-escalation techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ACE Professional and Supervisors/Safety Security
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
02.2022 - Current
Lead staff in situations that require de-escalation or restraint techniques
Manages correct use of isolation rooms and therapeutic areas
Lead team in collaboration to solve problems and to improve services for students
Manages crises efficiently and effectively to reduce physical and emotional injury to staff and students and property damage
Complete and maintain certification assigned Anchorage School District training in behavioral supports and therapeutic interventions
Implements special education programming for students as specified in Individual Education Plans ( IEP) under the supervision of a certified special education professional
Maintains appropriate progress data for each student as specified in the IEP and provides quarterly progress reports
Participates in the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans for students as specified in the IEP, and Provides instructional support with direction from the teacher
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with other professionals such as regular educators, special educators, related services personnel, teacher assistants, and other school staff members
Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to establish a supportive, therapeutic learning environment for students
Works with and supports students with emotional issues and demonstrating extreme behavior problems
Paraprofessional Educators/Parpro Educator SPEC ED Behavioral Support
Anchorage School District
02.2022 - 09.2022
Behavior Support Teacher's Assistant provides academic and behavioral support for students experiencing emotional disturbance, social and behavioral challenges, or mental health impairments
Collects academic and behavioral data by student(s) IEP goals and objectives as directed by certified exceptional education staff
Accommodations and modifications, behavioral and social interventions, individual behavior improvement plans, personal hygiene assistance, and assisting/monitoring students to and from buses
District behavioral programs require implementing ASD-approved de-escalation techniques, protocols, and training for physical restraint
Communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
AK Child & Family Services
08.2020 - 09.2022
Provide therapeutic activities for adolescent individuals in foster care & therapeutic homes experiencing behavioral health issues
Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training, Certified in Mandt, and Certified in CPR/ First Aid Certification Training
Develop activity plans that support the case manager's plan addressing coping mechanisms, skill building, emotional regulation & identification to improve overall independent daily living skills
Collaboration with OSC, case managers, and supervisor to address any issues to ensure client progress
Two years of experience working with adolescent youth with behavioral issues
Experience delivering behavioral support services to individuals with special needs, especially students with behavior issues
Understanding of mental health issues as they relate to the unique needs of students
Experience using developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions and behavioral support with students and youth with emotional and behavioral issues supporting youth in (ISS) In School Support
Consistently observe clients to evaluate positive and negative behavior and document Data results to ensure the client is meeting goals and objectives
Perform crisis intervention as necessary using de-escalation techniques
Facilitate family, sibling, group and individual counseling sessions to promote reunification
Strictly adhere to all organization, state and federal regulations and policies
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality/HIPAA
INTENSIVE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE/BEHAVIOR HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, PERSONAL CARE
HOPE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC
07.2022 - 07.2022
Collaborates with team members to develop and implement behavioral intervention plans, starting with the least restrictive intervention
Assists in the facilitation of team meetings for review and planning as needed
Assists in identifying triggers and developing specific interventions and learning strategies for support recipients
Implements positive behavior support and intervention programs with hands-on involvement, including training team members on intervention approaches for each support recipient
Reviews and analyzes data regularly, monitors program implementation, and revises interventions and programs as necessary
Ensures that each support recipient with a psychiatric condition receives, or is referred to, appropriate mental health services when the support recipient possesses sufficient functional abilities to participate in mental health treatment
Conducts behavioral health consultation with direct oversight and review by the Lead Behavior Analyst
Completes training to be certified as a Registered Behavior Technician and provides ongoing direct services under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Education
Continuing related education for a Bachelor's Degree - Human Services -