Shunta Graham
Jersey City
Summary
Behavioral health professional prepared to bring valuable experience to new role. Known for implementing effective behavior plans and contributing to client progress. Proven ability to collaborate with team members and adapt to dynamic environments, leveraging skills in data-driven decision-making and client engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Centers of New Jersey
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
Office Manager
Dr. Mohammed L. Mirza Medical Office
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversight of appointment scheduling, ensuring positive office flow and patient experience
- Perform inventory of office supplies and place orders as needed
- Manage daily operations of the practice
- Performs vitals on patients
- Verification of patient insurance
- Scheduling patient procedures
- Clerical work including, answering phones, scheduling appointments and collecting payment
Scheduler
Jersey City Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Schedules patients for surgery and coordinate operating rooms schedules
- Manage patients’ appointment as well as accompany patients to appointments
- Coding medical information
- Schedule and reschedule patient appointments
- Registering patients
- Provide direct patient care, scheduling, verification of referrals and insurance requirements, obtain prior authorizations, and perform related function
Dietary Worker
Jersey City Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepare and provide nutritional meals to all patients during mealtimes according to set procedures and regulatory standards under direction of the Dietary Supervisor
- Set up trays and food service carts accurately and timely
- Participated in preparing, covering and labeling food
- Assist in the proper care, use, cleaning and storage of kitchen equipment
- Attend in-service training programs for Food Service employees and as assigned
- Follow infection control procedures related to the Dietary department and follow facility safety program
- Distribute and collect menus as necessary
- Collect dirty dishes and organize the dish area
Education
Pharmaceutical Technician - undefined
04.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
01.1992
Skills
- Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively and accomplish many tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Typing, knowledge of medical terminology
- Social skills development
- Applied behavior analysis
- Reinforcement procedures
- Collaboration with professionals
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) – National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA Centers of New Jersey
06.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Dr. Mohammed L. Mirza Medical Office
02.2022 - 05.2023
Scheduler
Jersey City Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health
12.2016 - 03.2020
Dietary Worker
Jersey City Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health
12.2015 - 06.2016
Pharmaceutical Technician - undefined
High School Diploma - undefined
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) – National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
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