Thomas Hoden
Omaha,NE
Summary
Focused Behavior Technician offering 8-year background working alongside medical professionals to deliver specialized patient care to people suffering from variety of behavioral issues. Empathetic and determined professional polished in influencing patient behavior and implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatment plans. Familiar with various behavioral therapy techniques and principles coupled with in-depth knowledge of psychological conditions and disorders.
Currently an Employment Training Specialist for people on Disability with various mental health disorders. Proficient in motivational techniques, disability benefits and healthcare insurance policy,
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Training Specialist
Community Alliance
Omaha, NE
04.2022 - Current
- Identified issues that hindered vocational success.
- Prepared clients for work experiences by teaching vocational rehabilitation classes.
- Empowered clients through counseling and skill-building classes.
- Worked with individuals one-on-one to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations as well as daily living.
- Instructed individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Worked with employers on-site for clients to reach maximum work potential.
Registered Behavior Technician
Radical Minds
Omaha, NE
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Provide early intervention behavior therapy to autistic clients ranging in ages from 3-13.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Patient Transporter
Methodist Healthcare
Omaha, NE
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Transported non-ambulatory patients to and from tests around hospital.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
- Coached recently hired employees on company guidelines, conduct and practices.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Slot Machine Technician
Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed minor repairs and made adjustments to slot machines to resolve common problems.
- Set up and tested gaming machines and circuitry to conduct operational and functional tests, evaluating performance and reliability of gaming devices.
- Coordinated, managed and organized special projects relevant to new machine installations, conversions, slot moves, player tracking and signs.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify compliance with gaming control.
Patient Transporter
Methodist Healthcare
Omaha, Nebraska
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Transported non-ambulatory patients to and from tests around hospital
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
- Coached recently hired employees on company guidelines, conduct and practices.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE08.2022
High School Diploma -
Omaha South Magnet High School
Omaha, NE05.2013
Skills
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Physical Condition Assessments
- Rapport Building
- Needs Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Management
- Patient Restraint
- HIPAA Requirements
- Microsoft Office
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Behavior Observation
- Employee Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Class Lecturing
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
- Mental Health Referrals
- Job Skill Building
- Vocational Problem Identification
- Needs Determination
- Conflict Management Education
- Work Experience Programs
- Self-Help Education
- Vocational Training
- Financial Needs Assessment
- Medicare & Medicaid Compliance
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Employment Training Specialist
Community Alliance
04.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Radical Minds
02.2019 - 03.2022
Patient Transporter
Methodist Healthcare
12.2016 - 02.2019
Slot Machine Technician
Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs
02.2016 - 12.2016
Patient Transporter
Methodist Healthcare
06.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
High School Diploma -
Omaha South Magnet High School
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