Experience

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  Constellations Behavioral Services, LLC

  • United States
  • Mental Health Care
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Regional Coordinator of School Based Services-South Central Region

    • Jun 2022 - Present

  • Educational and Behavioral Consultant

    • Sep 2014 - Jul 2022

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  Easter Seals NH

  • Autism Care Coordinator

    • Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

    Develop treatment plans for children who receive services under the Autism Protocol. Recruit, train, and supervise paraprofessionals in the delivery of ABA services.Coordinate and conduct staff training and development.Work with Early Support and Services regarding children with behavioral issues.Participate in a child's transition from ESS to the appropriate program/ school district.

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  Northeast Arc

  • Danvers, MA

  • Behavior Specialist

    • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
    • Danvers, MA

    Utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to manage challenging and/or disruptive behavior and replace it with appropriate, adaptive, and/or functional behavior.Provide in-home support, problem-solving, training, and supervision to in-home providers regarding clinical issues relating to the child and their families. Supervise and support staff working with children through co-visits including school, contract, insurance, or waiver reimbursement programs.Conduct functional behavior assessments to determine probable function of challenging behavior, in order to develop appropriate interventions.

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  Weston Public Schools

  • Elementary School Paraprofessional

    • May 2010 - Aug 2011

    Serve five children with Autism Spectrum disorders in a learning center style classroom.Teach academic objectives, as specifically outlined in Individualized Education Plans.Train students to engage in functional communication and social skills. Include students in activities within the school community while considering ethical and safety limitations.Provide home services, community skills training, and parent training

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  Wellesley Public Schools

  • Wellesley, MA

  • Middle School Paraprofessional

    • Jan 2010 - May 2010
    • Wellesley, MA

    Serve five children with Autism Spectrum disorders in an exclusionary classroom setting.Teach educational objectives such as building academic knowledge, completing activities of daily living, and sampling vocational activities, as specifically outlined in Individualized Education Plans.Train students to engage in functional communication and social skills. Provide in-home support to teach activities of daily living.

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  Melmark New England

  • Andover, MA

  • Lead Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor

    • Mar 2008 - Jan 2010
    • Andover, MA

    Serve as an assistant administrative representative for the residential program and manage the operations of the home.Train new staff on both academic and behavioral programs. Attend weekly academic and clinical meetings for all eight residents to review progress, and when necessary, submit proposals to better accommodate students’ individual needs. Give feedback to staff members with regard to job performance. Ensure staffing meets regulatory safety requirements and oversee physical plant concerns of the home. Responsible for overseeing day-to-day teaching and behavior management at the residence.