Experience

Block Institute

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Behavior Intervention Coach

  • Feb 2016 - Present

• Behavior Intervention Specialist

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

  -Behavior Intervention Specialist with developmental/intellectual disabilities, and behavioral challenges. - Supervise the team to implement proactive and reactive strategies to replace and decrease maldaptive behaviors.-Assist staff in: defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for decreasing socially inappropriate behavior; and identifying antecedents.- Facilitate team meetings necessary for the client.- Run progress reports and use ongoing assessments to maintain a record of the client's progress.-Continually supervise direct support professionals to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where all clients can thrive.-Participate in proactive team efforts to ensure we are building and growing as a team to achieve company goals. - Coordinate with the team to improve the quality of life, success, and independence of all clients. Show less