Experience

Solving Autism, LLC

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

• Behavioral Therapist

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  • Organize and implement programs according to a patient-centered plan to encourage behavioral modification and skill acquisition • Support students diagnosed with various intellectual disabilities in accordance with their individualized education plan (IEP) • Provide in-home therapy to encourage the development of daily skills and support caregivers in providing adequate care that promotes healthy relationships • Equipping caregivers and parents with skills and resources to assist clients in maintaining progress outside of therapeutic settings



Family Peservation Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Macro-Level Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Led a collegiate team conducting an organizational capacity assessment for an adult psycho-social rehabilitation program identifying the need for an outcome measure revision, intake to discharge and data collection process assessment • Organized meetings with the clinical director to communicate the evolution of the evaluation process using prototypes of administrative change agent to solicit feedback and input • Developed a protocol for interviewing potential clients and for migrating new clients into the psycho-social rehabilitation group to minimize disruption and ensure outcomes measures could be tracked in an accurate manner from entry to exit • Proposed the implementation of a new, person-centered assessment tool, which would increase the reporting of outcomes used to show the efficacy of programming and improve service delivery • Utilized multiple data input systems to ensure documentation accuracy for the purpose of company audits, analyzing financial program documents and submitting and categorizing incident reports to the state health care provider



Carolina House

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

• Direct Practice Intren

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Developed and taught lesson plans on topics including financial affairs, medication management, vocational activities and social behaviors to 15 to 20 adults enrolled in the phyco-social rehabilitation program • Counseled individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses utilizing motivational interviewing and problem-solving therapy to encourage goal setting, behavior modification and address psychological challenges • Assisted clients in conducting research to identify vocational interests, develop occupational goals and improve resumes • Developed presentations and presented on topics such as self-care, implicit-bias, self and client advocacy during staff meetings and group sessions with clients



D3 Community Outreach, Incorporated

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  • Assisted roughly 25 school-age children from low-income neighborhoods in developing S.M.A.R.T (Specific Measurable Action-oriented Relevant Timely) goals and achieving academic goals through tutoring and facilitating educational activities • Developed confidentiality release forms and organized meetings with educational providers to encourage collaboration and promote integrative services to address academic and behavioral challenges • Created and analyzed logic models for programs geared patient-centered providing diverse experiences, as well as educational and behavioral support to youth • Created and updated documents used for administrative purposes including but not limited to participant information sheets, contact information sheets, and performance measuring tools



Residential Services, Inc. (RSI)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Direct Support Professional

  • Oct 2014 - May 2016

  • Assisted clients diagnosed with autism in engaging in enriching activities to improve motor skills, comprehension, and encourage behavioral modification based on individual developmental needs to promote maximum independence and dignity • Utilized tools such as cue cards, electronic applications, visual schedules and prompting hierarchy systems of communication to effectively communicate with non-verbal clients • Implemented and exercised TEACCH (Teaching Expanding Appreciating Collaboration Cooperating Holistic) core values and strategies to engage clients in diverse activities • Utilized healthcare software systems to document client progress, monitor client goals, submit incidents reports and communicate with colleagues