Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Aaron Banks

Aaron Banks

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dependable and organized employee, who has a passion working with people in different walks of life. Detail oriented on tasks and assignments given. Dedicated to completing all assignments with excellence. Team player on group assignments and tasks. Passionate about meeting company goals and expectations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

TDCJ
03.2023 - Current
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.

RNS/Clinical Med Aid/ RTC

Centre For Neuro Skills
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
  • Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.
  • Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
  • Analyzed information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations.

Case Manager

Hidden Cove
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
  • Managed caseload of multiple children in welfare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
  • Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
  • Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
  • Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
  • Assisted personnel with assessments to identify student academic level and guide instruction.

RBT Theripist

Therapy And Beyond
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
  • Prevented and intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by Action.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
  • Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
  • Maintained professional and clinical perspective to avoid internalization regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms.
  • Used Software to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
  • Assisted and counseled Number patients daily.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.

Job Coach

IDD Job
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for explaining our services including job coaching and benchmark paperwork to potential employers.
  • Responsible for meeting with hiring managers of NEW businesses where we do not already have one of our customers placed
  • Responsible for following up with existing employer contacts and potential new employers to determine their hiring needs.
  • Works with individuals after intake and through the SESP1 in a timely manner.
  • Develops employment placements and opportunities for individuals on caseload in a timely manner.
  • Meets annual job placement quota.
  • Communicating with Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services counselors.
  • Document phone calls, emails and time spent with individuals we serve and their families in LifePath’s Electronic Health Record software.
  • Communicate with Team Lead/PA status of job development for each person on caseload and reach out to the same when met with obstacles to meet job placement goals.
  • Job coaching

IT, Data Entry Clerk

Immigration Service Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Documents completed work in appropriate logbooks.
  • Monitored database updates and verified for correctness.
  • Performed more than Number hourly 10-key actions while maintaining Number% error rate.
  • Identified data entry errors and reported to necessary departments.
  • Tracked and maintained records for Type department.
  • Increased data entry efficiency by Number% through streamlined processes.
  • Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
  • Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
  • Located and corrected data entry errors and reported to management.
  • Outlined appropriate processes and procedures to fulfill and complete inquiries.
  • Changed and replaced backup tapes regularly and performed detailed server backups.
  • Applied data privacy and processing regulations to processing and storage tasks.

Youth Town Village Counselor

Youth Town Village
11.2021 - 04.2022

● Responsible for medical appointments. Check on important dates and take clients to his doctor appointment

● Responsible for issuing medicine

● Responsible for one on one counseling

● Responsible for scheduling appointment with each client family for indoor visits

● Responsible for taking the client to school on time, include one on one studies

  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
  • Assisted children and teens with homework, quizzed on material prior to tests and signed off on assignments.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
12.2024

Bachelors of Science - Computer Science

Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee
04.2022

Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. Unlike electrical and computer engineers, computer scientists deal mostly with software and software systems; this includes their theory, design, development, and application.

Skills

  • Typing and Word Processing
  • General Office Functions
  • System Creation and Implementation
  • Document Scanning
  • Information Sorting
  • Organizational Skills
  • New Records Creation
  • Proactive Self-Starter
  • File Placement Verification
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Deadlines
  • Data Communications

Additional Information

  • Providing high quality ABA Therapy for all clientele with an extensive curriculum Implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities, and other social, language and cognitive deficits The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) operates within the Clinical Department and is responsible for administering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) under the direction of the Clinical Assistants, Clinic Supervisors and/or Directors, and the Board-Certified Behavior Analysts Completing 1:1 sessions, playdates, group shadowing and occasional 1:2 sessions Portrayal of a calm and professional demeanor throughout therapy sessions. Maintaining organized and structured therapy sessions Implementing sensory requirements for each client Collecting and recording accurate data and completing graphs and program guides after each session Writing a clear and concise summary of therapy sessions Responsible for following up with existing employer contacts and potential new employers to determine their hiring needs. Works with individuals after intake and through the SESP1 in a timely manner. Develops employment placements and opportunities for individuals on caseload in a timely manner. Meets annual job placement quota. Communicating with Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services counselors. Document phone calls, emails and time spent with individuals we serve and their families in LifePathâ€s Electronic Health Record software. Communicate with Team Lead/PA status of job development for each person on caseload and reach out to the same when met with obstacles to meet job placement goals. Job coaching

Timeline

Correctional Officer - TDCJ
03.2023 - Current
RNS/Clinical Med Aid/ RTC - Centre For Neuro Skills
02.2023 - 04.2023
Case Manager - Hidden Cove
01.2023 - 03.2023
RBT Theripist - Therapy And Beyond
11.2022 - 01.2023
Job Coach - IDD Job
08.2022 - 11.2022
IT, Data Entry Clerk - Immigration Service Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Youth Town Village Counselor - Youth Town Village
11.2021 - 04.2022
Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Social Work
Lane College - Bachelors of Science, Computer Science
Aaron Banks