Regional Clinical Director

• Jan 2023 - Present

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• Mar 2022 - Present

- Develop clinical curriculum - Launched an ABA therapy center- Review clinical utilization with team members- Review and revise progress reports- Assigning clinical teams - Interviewing, onboarding and training of case managers and BCBAs- Overseeing on going training and development - Conduct career development meetings- Conduct weekly clinical meets to discuss task list topics- Supervise BCBA supervisees - Oversee clinical case managers

Senior Case Manager

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

• Design and develop evidence based applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment programs specifically designed for clients with identified special needs• Assess the client’s treatment needs and write detailed goals and objectives for each client’s programs so that progress can be tracked and measured• Write progress reports and summaries of assessment results• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA), through indirect assessments including interviews and the Vineland assessment and through direct observation and testing with the verbal behavior milestones assessment and placement program (VB-MAPP) and AFLS• Attend IEP, IEE, and transitional meetings with clients and their families to present client’s present level of performance and progress• Conduct weekly field observations with behavior technicians to observe, supervise, evaluate and provide feedback to ensure consistency and accuracy of program implementation and to observe client progress• Developed 40 hour new hire training based on the principles of ABA and BST procedures.• Train and oversee behavior technicians and parents to implement treatment interventions• Conduct monthly mentor meetings to provide career counseling and answer clinical or administrative questions• Conduct monthly staff meetings and clinical team meetings• Recruit, interview and train behavior technicians• Participate in community outreach to develop a new region and support the growth of the organization• Develop new protocols and procedures for the organization to run efficiently and effectively Show less

Lead Behavior Technician

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

• Provide direct ABA therapy services to individuals with behavioral and developmental challenges• Implement individualized treatment plans to improve client’s communication, social and behavioral skills• Collect, record and summarize data on observable client behavior• Assist with caregiver training in line with clients individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols• Provide initial and ongoing staff education and training on client behavioral and skill acquisition protocols• Collaborate with treatment team including client, caregivers, outside professionals, and co-workers. Show less

Respite Caregiver

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2021

• Provide assistance with feeding and toileting to autistic children in the absence of his/her parents • Assist and participate in activities and special interests of the child • Understand and maintain confidentiality with families • Provide assistance with feeding and toileting to autistic children in the absence of his/her parents • Assist and participate in activities and special interests of the child • Understand and maintain confidentiality with families

Senior Behavioral Therapist

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

• Provide one on one behavioral therapy to individuals with special needs across settings • Implementing applied behavior analysis interventions that teach children to talk, play, socialize, and function independently while also reducing inappropriate behaviors • Utilize crisis reduction techniques to deescalate client behaviors • Collect data to demonstrate client progress • Oversee and collaborate with therapist teams and attend clinical meetings • Provide one on one behavioral therapy to individuals with special needs across settings • Implementing applied behavior analysis interventions that teach children to talk, play, socialize, and function independently while also reducing inappropriate behaviors • Utilize crisis reduction techniques to deescalate client behaviors • Collect data to demonstrate client progress • Oversee and collaborate with therapist teams and attend clinical meetings

Foster Care Social Worker

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

• Manage caseloads and maintain documentation of contact notes, needs and service plans, special incident reports and home inspections • Complete weekly home visits to monitor the progress of foster youth • Work in conjunction with multidisciplinary team to provide needed treatments and services • Participate in child family team meetings, school meetings, and court hearings • Monitor visitations between birth family and foster child • Manage caseloads and maintain documentation of contact notes, needs and service plans, special incident reports and home inspections • Complete weekly home visits to monitor the progress of foster youth • Work in conjunction with multidisciplinary team to provide needed treatments and services • Participate in child family team meetings, school meetings, and court hearings • Monitor visitations between birth family and foster child

Family Advocate

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

• Consult with new clients and their families and call parents for monthly check-ins• Conduct quality assurance assessments of services and assist with parent participation in treatment• Provide information and resources to families through monthly newsletters and parent roundtable events• Support families and advocate concerns to proper personal

Board Certified Autism Technician

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2019

• Implement one on one behavioral intervention plans and record real time data• Ability to adapt to each individual client and the programs provided for the child by the case supervisor • Work with clients in a variety of settings, including the home, clinic, school and community• Receive ongoing training from professional clinicians and attend staff meetings regularly• Provide new incoming therapists with training in Applied Behavior Analysis