Trent Hughes
Centereach,NY
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
West Sayville , NY
2024.04 - Current
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
Senior Behavioral Therapist
Family Of Kidz
Islandia , NY
2022.03 - 2024.07
- Participated in clinical meetings to discuss cases and develop effective treatment plans for patients with complex behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers to coordinate care.
- Created a safe environment for clients by utilizing de-escalation techniques when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of client assessment and treatment data according to professional standards.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency assessments, safety planning, risk management, referrals for additional services.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Paraprofessional
Western Suffolk BOCES
Deer Park , NY
2014.10 - 2021.12
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL2022-10
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY2011-09
High School Diploma -
Centereach High School
Centereach, NY2011-06
Skills
- Appointment Setting
- Documentation skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Behavioral conditions
- Data Collection
- Positive and negative reinforcements
- Client Relationship Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Skill Development
- Data collection and analysis
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- Cpr
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
2024.04 - Current
Senior Behavioral Therapist
Family Of Kidz
2022.03 - 2024.07
Paraprofessional
Western Suffolk BOCES
2014.10 - 2021.12
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
DeVry University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Centereach High School
- Cpr
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