Melissa Kahn, M.Ed., BCBA
Director of Clinical Operations at Brightlight Behavior Group LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPR First Aide
Adams Safety TrainingSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)Jun, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Brightlight Behavior Group LLC
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Clinical Operations
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Associate Program Director
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May 2019 - Jul 2021
I manage therapy programs for children using ABA methodologies. I create document templates, provide behavior training's for Behavior Technicians and parent. In addition I provide direct care behavior therapies for the children and families we serve. I conduct assessments, create treatment plans, provide progress updates on a regular basis, and develop behavior support plans on an as needed basis. We work with children and families creating a programs for their child's specific needs. Working along with the family for generalization of acquired skills and family education. Show less
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Clinical Specialist
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Mar 2016 - May 2019
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Quality Respite and Home Care Inc.
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Milpitas
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Home Care Provider
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2021
I provide respite services for families with children that have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The services are in their home allowing time for them to do other activities. I work with the children on daily living skills, safety training, socialization with their peers, and the ability to get along with family members I provide respite services for families with children that have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The services are in their home allowing time for them to do other activities. I work with the children on daily living skills, safety training, socialization with their peers, and the ability to get along with family members
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Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Home Care Provider
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Nov 2011 - Jun 2021
I provide weekend supportive living care for adults with Intellectual disabilities. We go on community outings, working on daily living skills and self help skills at home. I provide transportation to group events like special Olympics ad RADD activities. I provide weekend supportive living care for adults with Intellectual disabilities. We go on community outings, working on daily living skills and self help skills at home. I provide transportation to group events like special Olympics ad RADD activities.
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PUSD - Vintage Hills/PMS
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Pleasanton
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Noon Supervisior
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Mar 2006 - May 2018
I supervisor first thru fifth grade children during lunch time recess. I provide assistance with problem solving, crisis intervention, curriculum activities and safety. I supervisor first thru fifth grade children during lunch time recess. I provide assistance with problem solving, crisis intervention, curriculum activities and safety.
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East Bay Innovations
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Supportive living
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
I assist with meal prep for two adult males living on their own who have Down's syndrome. Provide transportation to Special Olympic events and weekend outings. I assist with meal prep for two adult males living on their own who have Down's syndrome. Provide transportation to Special Olympic events and weekend outings.
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Easterseals Northern California
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Behavior Interventionist
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Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
I work with children that have autism. I assist in developing treatment plans that help these children relate and function in world around them. I work I one to one with the children in their home. I work with children that have autism. I assist in developing treatment plans that help these children relate and function in world around them. I work I one to one with the children in their home.
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PUSD - Hearst
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Kids Club Program
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Teacher
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Apr 2005 - May 2013
Before and afterschool program Before and afterschool program
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Kidango, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Toddler Teacher
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Apr 1999 - Feb 2004
Plan and implement age appropriate curriculum for toddlers and children with special needs as part of the early intervention component. Plan and implement age appropriate curriculum for toddlers and children with special needs as part of the early intervention component.
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Pacific Autism Center for Education
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director
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Jan 1996 - Apr 1999
I was the assistant to the Executive Director and over saw five residential group homes for autistic children and adults. I was the assistant to the Executive Director and over saw five residential group homes for autistic children and adults.
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Youth Coordinator
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1990 - 1996
Plan activities for children ages 5-10 with special needs in a before and after school type of setting. The program was for children ages 5-22yrs diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Plan activities for children ages 5-10 with special needs in a before and after school type of setting. The program was for children ages 5-22yrs diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
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Education
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Arizona State University
Master's of Education, Applied Behavior Analysis -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services -
Chabot College
Associate of Arts (AA), Developmental Disabilities -
Las Positas College
Certificate, Early Childhood Education and Teaching -
Amador Valley
high school dipolma, Early Childhood Education and Teaching