Clinical Manager

• Oct 2016 - Present

BCBA Specialist

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

-Supervise, train, evaluate, and support ABA therapy teams of care team members (CTM's) for implementation of ABA programs -Develop home programs for clients using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through insurance plans-Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA’s), including functional analysis, for clients who require a behavior reduction plan-Design successful behavior reduction programs for clients with moderate to severe problem behaviors.-Train parents for parent-based programs based on the family and client needs from the ABA care plans-Deliver VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, and Vineland-II assessments and write ABA care plans based on assessment results-Write skill acquisition programs and behavior reduction programs for ABA care plans-Design skill acquisition programs regard social skills, toilet training, life skills, academics, functional communication training, etc.-Write systematic protocols for each program (skill acquisition and behavior reduction) for CTM’s and parents -Implement formal preference assessments and reinforcer assessments to modify and adjust programs-Develop and implement client-specific functional analysis in the client’s home to determine the function of a target behavior-Collaborate with schools via observations, training, and IEP attendance -Create online data tracking system for ABA and behavior support programs, and monthly progress reports of client’s progress Show less

Lead Care Team Member

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2016

Supervisor/Lead Care Team Member•Develop in home programs for structured care clients using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and social work principles•Supervise, train, and support care team members (CTM's) for implementation of ABA programs •Organize trainings for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and CTM's in behavioral techniques and social work best practices•Write care plans and behavior plans for in-home programs and update plans every three months•Perform assessments and reassessments for ABA clients •Train parents to generalize programs, targets, and care plans and behavior plans at home•Create online data tracking system for ABA and behavior support programs•Collaborate with schools via observations, trainings, and IEP attendance •Implement care plans and behavior plans designed by the coordinating BCBA •Complete Verbal Behavior (VB-MAPP) assessments•Lead and facilitate social skill groupsCare Team Member •Implement care plans and behavior plans designed by the coordinating BCBA using ABA and VB principles•Train parents to generalize programs, targets, and care plans and behavior plans at home•Develop cognitive behavioral tools for clients to manage behaviors and emotional regulation•Organize trainings for supervisors and peers in behavioral techniques and social work best practices•Collaborate with the coordinating BCBA and CTM's to progress client goals•Conduct school observations and trainings for clients•Manage online data tracking systems for clients and advance target skills for client programs•Perform and assist with client assessments•Receive training to maintain and further skills in behavioral and other related techniques (ABA, VB, PECS, QBS, etc.) Show less

Autism Therapist

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

•Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-based (DIR) programs •Developed in-home social skills programs, discrete trial programs, and behavior plans for clients •Conducted parent trainings for home-based programs and behavior plans •Attended IEP meetings •Created data recording instruments, speech and language activities, social stories, and social/emotional activities for clients •Co-facilitated social groups for children with autism •Worked as a preschool aide for children with autism Show less

Outreach Services Coordinator

• Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

•Conducted initial intake and assessments on new participants•Created individual therapeutic recreation goals for participants•Recommended appropriate program placement and agency referrals according to goals, needs, and abilities of participants•Collaborated with community agencies to create new programs and performed agency presentations in the community•Developed evaluations for programs and services•Presented and created training on social interaction for inclusion and camp staff•Organized Program Advisory Committee meetings and parent networking as well as recorded meeting minutes•Attended Community Resource Team meetings and recorded meeting minutes•Maintained Outreach Database of participants assessments and goals Show less

Social Work Intern

• Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

•Revised Therapeutic Recreation assessment form and performed assessments•Designed IRB-approved research on Leisure Education program assessing knowledge of leisure, social skills, and self-esteem•Constructed adapted pictoral questionnaires about knowledge of leisure, social skills, and self-esteem for children with special needs•Created training program for Leisure Education research implementation for staff•Supervised staff conducting the Leisure Education research•Attended Community Resource Team Meetings and recorded meeting minutes•Organized program collaboration with outside agencies and •Developed comprehensive resource guide of disability resources•Assisted with recreation programs and inclusion observations•Performed Inclusion observations Show less

Social Work Intern

• Aug 2008 - May 2009

•Performed counseling services to students from kindergarten to high school •Implemented intake and update assessments to students in Aurora school districts •Maintained a caseload of seven clients; recorded case notes and process recordings for all clients •Perform case presentations and facilitated group discussions for clients •Received training in behavior plans, anger management, art therapy, play therapy, substance abuse, and bereavement counseling •Attended IEP meetings and parent conferences •Assisted Director of After School Programming with grant and program maintenance Show less