Victoria A. Brigalia
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Extensive background working with clients diagnosed with autism utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Provide on-on-one quality client care, following behavioral skills acquisition and behavior reduction and safety protocols. Meet with families and caregivers to discuss clients’ progress while maintaining client confidentiality. Caring, patient, and compassionate professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills. Zealous about shaping behaviors and providing the highest quality of service to individuals in every aspect of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Specalist
DCFS
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2024 - Current
- Improved child welfare outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored case plans.
- Enhanced family reunification rates through diligent monitoring and support of parent-child visitations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal service delivery for children and families.
- Reduced risk factors for child abuse and neglect by providing timely interventions and supportive services to at-risk families.
- Facilitated successful adoption placements by completing detailed assessments and matching children with appropriate adoptive families.
- Ensured child safety through regular home visits, careful documentation, and ongoing communication with involved parties.
Mental Health Specialist
The Village Life Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Created and administered group psycho-education programs to provide life skills, family support, and community integration services to patients.
- Maintained caseload of 24 active clients and 10 clients within assessment phase.
Lab Tech
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health Lab
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Enters imperative data for Newborn Screening Department (NBS)
- Manages COVID samples shipment and coordinates delivery of COVID test kits to hospitals and clinics throughout the state of Louisiana
- Maintains clean and orderly work environment Trains staff on NBS, Shipment, and Receiving
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
Assistant Supervisor
Auspice
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Butterfly Effects
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Supports and implements patient care plan created by board-certified behavior analyst
- Provides ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors, so clients can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
- Implements various scientific methodologies following Behavior Implementation Plan including
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Discrete Trail Training (DTT), Social Skills Training, and Pivotal Response Training Observes and records client behavior and responses to the BIP through Central Reach Maintains daily progressed notes on each client and submitted billing, insurance, and incident report forms and documents in a timely manner Assists in the development of operational defined target behaviors, goals, and plans as identified in the
- Individual Program Plan (IPP), with Clinical Supervisors, Board Certified Behavior Analysis and other direct care staff Shaping client behavior in one-on-one therapy sessions for children with Autism Designing and planning caseloads for 2 in an in-home setting Prepare and maintained sensitive records and case files Documents detailed eligibility data, services provided, narrative of client encounters, correspondences Trains recruits in the onboarding process
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
Behavioral Technician
Touchstone
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Supported and implemented patient care plan created by board-certified behavior analyst
- Provided ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so clients can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
- Conferred with clients to discuss options and goals to develop rehabilitative plan using ABA Prepared and maintained sensitive records and case files, including documentation such as clients’ personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contact, and relevant correspondences Designed and planned caseloads for 3-4 clients in clinical setting Developed and maintained relationships with schools, community groups, and professional referrals Worked with clients and parents, individually or in-group sessions, to achieve behavioral goals
Student Assistant (Librarian)
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Student Assistant (Administrative)
Louisiana Department of Health
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Maintained clean and organized office areas to present pleasant and inviting atmosphere to visitors.
- Organized and maintained filing system to keep documentation easily accessible to fulfill requests for information.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Performed data entry and database management to accurately record information and protect data from unauthorized access.
Child Welfare Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology, ABA
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2016
Skills
- ABC Data
- Case Management
- Time Management
- Assessments
- MS Office
- Central Reach
- ABC Data Collection
- CPR
- First Aid
- Mental Health Support
- Community Involvement
- HIPAA Requirements
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Community Service Programs
- Admission Procedures
- Team Meetings
- Clients Rights
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
03.2024 - Current
Child Welfare Specalist
DCFS
02.2024 - Current
Mental Health Specialist
The Village Life Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Supervisor
Auspice
07.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Behavioral Technician
Butterfly Effects
01.2021 - 07.2022
Lab Tech
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health Lab
01.2020 - 07.2022
Behavioral Technician
Touchstone
01.2020 - 01.2020
Student Assistant (Administrative)
Louisiana Department of Health
08.2018 - 01.2020
Student Assistant (Librarian)
Southeastern Louisiana University
05.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Psychology, ABA
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Southeastern Louisiana University
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