Experience

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  A Is For Apple, Inc.

  • Senior Bcba Clinical Supervisor

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  A is for Apple, Inc.

  • San Jose, California

  • Senior BCBA Clinical Supervisor

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • San Jose, California

    I am a Senior team leader of a large group of individuals whom provide services for children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. We collectively promote independence, dignity, and address barriers to learning and community integration. We teach families to promote functional skills using ABA Therapy.

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  Animate Behavior

  • Oakland, California

  • Hybrid Case Manager

    • Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
    • Oakland, California

    Direct ABA Therapy providing one to one in home services for children with Autism. I use evidence based practices to shape behavior to increase independence in a variety of skill areas. I work with Guardians of my clients and provide training so they to can implement treatment based skills based on a plan developed by the Clinical team outside of sessions. In my Case Management role I provide a range of services including; Assessments, Treatment planning, Guardian and Therapist training, Supervision, Researching current literature for best practice treatments, Evaluate data, Materials Preparation, and participate in Clinical Meetings to assist with the development of the company.

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  ABC Inc

  • ABA Behavior Therapist

    • Aug 2013 - Jan 2017

    Utilizing current and forward thinking evidenced and research based practices planning and implementation strategies I provide implementation of individualized plans in the form of multiple lessons geared to develop social skills and other forms of structured normalized behavior modification working with children within the Autism Spectrum to assist with generalization across environments.

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  Anka Behavioral Health

  • Direct Support Professional

    • Nov 2012 - Jan 2017

    Provided direct support to individuals with dual diagnoses with criminal backgrounds in a structured supportive living transitional residential program. Facilitated individualized care & behavior plans.

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  Cole Vocational Services

  • Direct Support Professional

    • Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

    Provided direct one to one client support for individuals with developmental disabilities in a day habilitation facility. Advocate for individuals I serve regarding development of care plans, behavior plans and community integration activities. Facilitated care plans, activities, and behavior prevention strategies in best practices for favorable outcomes geared toward maximum independence. Advocated for clients, staff and supervisory team for further support in service delivery, training and resources. Addressed concerns through the proper hierarchyTook a firm stance on quality of care, addressed safety concerns and made recommendations needed for better service deliveryDeveloped creative additions to the current curriculum utilizing current resources with the assistance of both the management team as well as other direct care professionals

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  Center for Disability Services

  • Assistant Manager

    • Mar 2003 - Dec 2011

    Provided direct oversight for as many as 16 staff in the direct care for adults with developmental disabilities in a supportive living facility.Actively engaged team members to work towards independence in all applicable aspects of clients livesOrganized required and semiannual staff trainings.Developed activities for community integration. Requisitioned supplies and conducted inventory and provided oversight of billing documentation.Coordinated; clinical, team, and staff meetings addressing concernsAdvocated … for the program the Agency and all of its member’s roles and functions. Conducted comprehensive counseling and behavior intervention with an emphasis on least restrictive techniquesAddressed Physical plant needs.Provided Quality Assurance in all areas of service delivery, planning, implementation, addressed caregiver needs and recommended training and changes to operating procedures for best practices.

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  New York Army National Guard

  • Petroleum Supply Specialist

    • Mar 2002 - Mar 2010

    Supervised the daily operations and training of petroleum supply specialists. All inclusive Soldier Care Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fuel handling equipment.Responsible for creative thinking and development to standardized processes.Conducted regular safety briefings utilizing hasty risk assessment tools and trainingConducted after action reviews for the purposes of adding to the army wide knowledge base of lessons learned for more effective strategies to conduct operations and trainingConducted weekly, monthly and semi annual reviews of personnelConducted training during peacetime and wartimeSupervised daily operations during 24/7 combat operationsEnsured the operation and safety of multi million dollar equipmentKept accurate records and accounting of fuel supply and equipmentRequisitioned supplies to maintain 100% operation mission readiness