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Vanessa Hiley

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based, applied behavior analytic services to individuals diagnosed with a disability. Skilled in functional behavioral assessments, administration of behavioral assessments and curriculums, developing socially significant treatment plans, collaborating with other service providers, training behavior technicians, consistently updating client documentation in accordance with best-practice, and fostering a positive and ethically-compliant work environment. Committed to advocating for those diagnosed with a disability and overall well-being of clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
12.2021 - Current
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify underlying function of challenging behaviors.
  • Created behavior-intervention plans which emphasize function-based, socially acceptable replacement behaviors while using least-restrictive protocols.
  • Developed data-driven and socially significant goals and objectives tailored to each client''s individual strengths and deficits.
  • Trained direct support staff using behavior skills training in applied behavior analysis principles.
  • Provided ongoing supervision to registered behavior technicians.
  • Provided evidence-based, socially significant training to families during family/caregiver training sessions.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Implemented behavioral assessments including the VB-MAPP and PEAK.
  • Promoted a professional environment by adhering to the BACB ethical compliance code.

Behavior Interventionist

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Implemented discrete-trial training and naturalistic teaching procedures.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all staff/clients involved.
  • Effectively collected data and completed necessary documentation in a timely manner.
  • Engaged in observation and direction over staff to ensure fidelity of trial implementation as well as the behavior intervention plan.
  • Assessed client preference through a variety of preference assessments.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

St. Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
05.2019

Skills

  • Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
  • Behavior Intervention Planning
  • Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Reinforcement Systems Design
  • Performance Feedback and Supervision
  • Implementation of Behavioral Assessments
  • Individualized Treatment Planning
  • Parent and Caregiver Training
  • Crisis Management

Certification

  • BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 12/2021

Accomplishments

  • Conference Poster Presentations: April 2016, April 2018, November 2018, April 2019.
  • CEU Presentations: June 2021, January 2023.
  • Journal Article: No money, no problem: Enhanced reward positivity in the absence of monetary reward. (2019)

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
12.2021 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
08.2019 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

St. Cloud State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northern Michigan University
Vanessa Hiley