Shayna Niles
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor/Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Autism Center For Treatment (ACT)
Woodland Hills, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Designs empirically validated behavioral and skill acquisition treatment programs for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other related developmental disorders with a caseload of 15-20 clients between 3-21 years old in the home, community, and school settings
- Assesses client needs on an individual basis through empirical methods in applied behavior analysis as well as through collaboration with caregivers, paraprofessionals, other medical professionals
- Evaluates, monitors, and analyzes data depicting the client's progress on individualized and socially significant goals
- Manages and trains a team of behavior technicians on accurate and effective implementation of treatments for each client
- Trains and collaborates with caregivers and teachers on effective implementation of treatments designed for the individual clients
Clinical Supervisor/Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Northridge, CA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Designs empirically validated behavioral and skill acquisition treatment programs for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other related developmental disorders with a caseload of 15-20 clients between 5-21 years old in center-based, home, and school settings
- Assesses client needs on an individual basis through empirical methods in applied behavior analysis as well as through collaboration with caregivers, paraprofessionals, other medical professionals
- Manages and trains a team of behavior technicians on accurate and effective implementation of treatments for each client
- Trains and collaborates with caregivers and teachers on effective implementation of treatments designed for the individual clients
Assaultive Behavior Management Expert / Trainer
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Northridge, CA
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided monthly training to all staff members on company protocol regarding safe management of aggressive client behavior and team collaboration
- Provided in-depth training for new behavior technicians entering the field using Behavior Skills Training (BST)
- Implemented individualized treatment programs using Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals with Autism designed by a BCBA (both in home, school, and community settings).
Therapist Liaison
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted interviews and provided in-depth training for new behavior technicians entering the field using Behavior Skills Training (BST).
- Organized and managed monthly staff meetings, social events, and social budgets for the office.
- Implemented individualized treatment programs using Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals with Autism designed by a BCBA (both in home and community settings).
Registered Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Implemented individualized programs using Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals with Autism designed by a BCBA, both in home and community settings.
- Communicated and collaborated with the BCBA to ensure the programs for each client were effective.
- Promoted services provided by the company through tabling and advocating for those with Autism at job fairs for local colleges and various other locations around the community.
Notetaking Coordinator
Student Disability Resources, CSUMB
Monterey Bay, CA
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw the notetaking program, disseminated information to and interfaced with 145 students.
- Acted on a hiring committee, organized orientations about accessing student disability resources, and delivered various presentations to students and staff members.
Clinical Shadower
Santa Clarita Valley Therapy Services
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisted Occupational Therapist with implementing therapy sessions (20-80 years old).
- Worked with adults with hand and upper extremity disabilities on motor skills.
Clinical Shadower
Goodfellow Occupational Therapy
Salinas, CA
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted Occupational Therapist with implementing therapy sessions (3-11 years old).
- Worked with children on fine motor, gross motor, and sensory integration.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2017
University of Essex
ColchesterSkills
- Designing treatment programs
- Implementing treatment programs
- Behavior management
- One-on-one support
- Staff training
- Staff hiring
- Assistive Technology Communication Devices
- Data collection and management
- Excel spreadsheets and graphing
- MS Office
- SKILLS data base
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Problem resolution
- Parent communication
- Multitasking and prioritization
Affiliations
Member, Association for Behavior Analysis International
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 1-20-4666 - Date received: December 2020
- Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) - 00003188 - Date received: August 2017
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor/Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Autism Center For Treatment (ACT)
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Supervisor/Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
01.2021 - 05.2023
Assaultive Behavior Management Expert / Trainer
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
08.2018 - 01.2021
Therapist Liaison
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
02.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
05.2017 - 01.2018
Notetaking Coordinator
Student Disability Resources, CSUMB
07.2016 - 05.2017
Clinical Shadower
Santa Clarita Valley Therapy Services
06.2015 - 09.2015
Clinical Shadower
Goodfellow Occupational Therapy
10.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Cal State Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State Monterey Bay
University of Essex
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 1-20-4666 - Date received: December 2020
- Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) - 00003188 - Date received: August 2017
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