Owner/Director

• Oct 2018 - Present

Clinic Director

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2018

• Provide clinical support to staff and their teams• Review and supervise all clinic based programs• Review and supervise all clinic based behavior intervention plans• Schedule daily coverage of clinic by approved personnel and be able to cover in emergency situations• Disseminate information as desired/needed to clinic staff• Supervise administrative assistant• Facility management• Materials/resource management. Includes but is not limited to: office supplies for clinic, materials for team support (where applicable) vending programs, janitorial support services, grounds keeping (where applicable), safety and security materials.• Coordination between staff, corporate and vendors to maintain the facility in accordance to company policy, local, state and federal regulations as well as industry standards• Clinic Director is responsible for safety and security of all clients, staff and guests.• Employee supervision, training and support• Fiscal performance and management• Case management including scheduling and utilization• Facility management and maintenance• Funding source compliance• System management and utilization• Parent relations• Marketing and community relations• Coordinates and supervises special assignments as delegated by the Vice President of Operations Show less

Director of Military Services

• Dec 2014 - Mar 2016

Clinic Supervisor

• Aug 2014 - Feb 2016

• Administer assessments including VB MAPP, Essentials for Living,Functional Assessments, and Functional Analysis’• Create behavior plans for each child on caseload as needed• Create and modify Individualized Treatment Plans for each child oncaseload as needed• Prepare and conduct Staff Performance Reviews with Therapy Manager• Provide supervision to BCBA candidates as outlined in the BCBASupervision Contract• Document progress on goals• Instruct, motivate, and assist clients to learn and improve functionalactivities• Facilitate Natural Environment Training when appropriate• Observe client during treatment, compile and evaluate data on patientresponses to treatments and progress• Train and supervise behavior therapists on ABA and child’s program• Directly observe treatments administered by behavior therapists• Review documentation and data collection and provide feedback asneeded• Confer with members of ABA therapy staff and other team members,individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate clientinformation for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested• Complete billing sheet accordingly to insurance codes authorized andsubmit in designated time frame• Communicate through checking voicemail and email regularly• Maintain ongoing communication with parent regarding child’s progressand plan of care Show less

Advanced Senior Therapist

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2014

o Provide mentorship working towards their BCBA and BCaBA certification o Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and Functional Analysiso Administer & interpret the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT), Expressive Vocabulary Test (EVT) and Vineland. o Design, implement and monitor individualized programs to teach verbal communication using ABLLS-R and VB-MAPPo Monitor progress and update curricula as needo Collect and prepare data in graphical display o Complete necessary reports to insurance companies and state agencies to ensure continued serviceso Supervise new coordinators or those in need of support, providing training in programming, behavior intervention, discussion of appropriate data collection as well as data displayo Supervise lead therapists and those seeking certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; providing training on behavior graphing, conducting functional behavioral assessment, preference assessments, reinforcement schedules and other Applied Behavior Analysis methodologyo Supervise and train line therapists in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, including Intensive Teachings and Natural Environment Teachings.o Update program stimuli and graphs in order to track client’s progress and make changes in teaching procedures when necessary o Provide consultation to caregivers and school employer in the principles and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis in order to implement and improve programming, as well as provide behavioral Intervention and parent training.o Consult with schools and other therapy providers to ensure continuity across services Show less

Asst Director of Clinic Operations

• Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

o Created operation manual for clinic siteso Established policy and procedures for clinic sites o Developed job descriptions for administrative clinic personnelo Created and implemented scheduling system that allowed for tracking of line and lead therapist hours scheduled, worked and canceled per clinic siteo Contacted and established vendorso Developed and supplied marketing materials for various sites o Ordered all necessary supplies, scheduled with contractors, and tracked account information for clinic sites o Compiled and reported on monthly spending per locationo Compiled and reported on hours provided per clinic Show less

Interim Clinic Director

• Jul 2011 - Mar 2013

o Increased intensity 327% in 1 year. o Provide clinical support to clients, staff and their teamso Reviewed and supervise all clinic based programso Supervised and reviewed all clinic based behavior intervention planso Managed daily coverage of clinic by approved personnel and was able to cover in emergency situations o Disseminated information as desired/needed to clinic staffo Supervised administrative assistant o Managed facility needso Coordinated between staff, corporate and vendors to maintain the facility in accordance to company policy, local, state and federal regulations as well as industry standardso Materials/resource management. Included but was not limited to: office supplies for clinic, materials for team support (where applicable), reinforcers, vending programs, janitorial support services, grounds keeping (where applicable), safety and security materials. o Responsible for safety and security of all clients, staff and guests Show less

Autism Early Interventionist

• 2008 - 2009

o Provided Family Training to enhance development o Conducted ongoing service coordination and home visits o Supplied referrals to community resources and support during transitions o Assessed the needs of the child and family; Completed Individual Family Service Plans o Collaborated with Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapists o Developed a comprehensive plan for meeting the needs of the child and family and obtaining needed services. o Assisted the family in transitioning a child to school services o Advocated on behalf of the child and family o Monitored services and supports to ensure services are effective and satisfactory Show less

Therapeutic Support Staff

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

o Assisted in development and implementation of school based program o Provided one-on-one therapeutic interventions, Utilize ABA to treat client behaviors o Assist in development of behavioral interventions and implementation o Completed written reports, records, and data collections systems o Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, BSCs, teachers, clients, & their families o Assist in treatment planning; provide feedback on successes and difficulties on clients’ progress o Act as role model for families to implement techniques to promote age-appropriate behavior Show less

Assistant Teacher

• Jun 2005 - Mar 2006

o Provided natural environment to creatively implement IEP goals o Developed intensive ABA programs for children with Autism o Design, implement and monitor individualized programs o Assisted in modifying IEP goals based upon student’s ability o Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis and Precision Teaching; executed behavioral plan o Developed and maintained positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and student’s guardians o Promoted socialization and verbal communication through PECS o Enhanced knowledge of PECS phases and implementation process o Accurately compiled data and progress reports Show less

Employment Specialist

• May 2004 - Jun 2005

Member of interdisciplinary team in development and implementation of client employment plan Conducted intake services and assessed employment candidates, Developed job placement opportunities Supplied supportive counseling to clients and their families Provided intensive job coaching and support through all aspects of client’s employment experience Transitioned students from school to work, Devised post graduation plans as an IEP team member Maintained positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, DVR counselors, and Child Study Teams Completed written reports, records, and data collections systems Show less

Classroom Assistant

• May 2000 - Jun 2003

Bennett Family Center, Special Support Teacher, Older Toddler Teacher Provided one on one services for children with Autism Member of Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Utilized Sign Language, PECS, ABA to enhance learning and desired behaviors Implemented picture schedule, activity schedule, play choice board, activity board Developed and adapted daily lessons and activities to enhance development Instructed classroom on sign language for socialization of autistic children Assisted in assessment, planning, and implementing IEP goals Used ABA interventions to decrease problematic behavior Bennett Family Center, Family Support Services Program, Intern Spring 2003 Assisted in therapeutic sessions with clients; Utilized and enhanced knowledge of Play Therapy Designed and implemented trainings for child care providers Devised mid-year evaluation of program Assisted diagnosing a child with autism Used ABA in Sign Language, Play Skills, Increase Desired Behaviors Employed marketing techniques to broaden the programs horizons Developed and maintained good relationships with Staff and Clients Show less