Behavior Specialist Resume Samples

Description :

1. Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
2. Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
3. Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
4. Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
5. Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
6. Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
7. Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
8. Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Provided independent one on one in home therapy for children on the Autism Spectrum at least 15 hours (3-4 daily) a week.
2. Ensured the child has a safe, healthy educational environment, needs are met of client and family.
3. Experienced in running skill acquisition programs, and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
4. Provided coaching and training to parents and other caregivers.
5. Assisted in conducting behavioral assessments as needed to identify problem behaviors, implement support plans to correct problem behaviors.
6. Implemented plans that increase vocalization decrease self-injurious behaviors, increase academic skills, potty training maintenance, and maintaining instructional control.
7. Responsible for keeping clients engaged throughout sessions, setting up incidental learning opportunities, and providing reinforcement.
8. Recorded data and documentation on each child's behavior and progress throughout sessions.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Social Justice

Description :

1. Provided consistent therapeutic care and direct supervision of residential clients Planned and directed all daily program activities, and assist clients to gain the skills necessary to live in a less restrictive environment.
2. Attended and participated in all scheduled shifts, staff meetings and retreats, program development meetings, and applicable trainings.
3. Acted as an advocate to an assigned client, which included maintaining clothing and personal needs inventories, as well as attending all treatment team meetings to develop treatment plans for assigned client.
4. Promoted and upheld effective team work and communication with team members, management, and community professionals.
5. Completed and maintained and required documentation pertaining to residents.
6. Utilized agency-approved verbal and physical de-escalations techniques necessary for therapeutic crises intervention Managed cottage art supply inventories, orchestrated creation of "good-bye" books for discharging clients, as well as created cottage nametags and other visual cue charts for residential clients.
7. Maintained safe and home-like environment through regular cleaning and supply stocking.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Contact clients; provide assistance with crisis intervention and assist consumers to improve their emotional, social and behavioral functioning within the school, family and community support services.
2. Develop a rapport with consumers to empower them to utilize the appropriate resources.
3. Provide consumer support and crisis intervention.
4. Develop novel, or creative approaches to problems.
5. Provide family therapy, case management services to connect the families & youth with acquiring medical care, housing, food and financial assistance.
6. Developed and maintained relationships with consumers and community agencies.
7. Maintained written and electronic documentation of client services according to the guidelines and compliance requirements.
8. Coordinated and facilitated staff team meetings.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA in Psychology

Description :

1. Provides direct services to clients in helping them identify goals and objectives related to self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills and social awareness.
2. Completes Rehabilitation Assessments and Individual Rehabilitation Plans with the client that reflects goals and objectives that are understandable and agreed upon by the client and other members that are a part of treatment.
3. Complete daily contact notes and ensure all other required documentation is completed in a timely manner and submit daily billing tickets.
4. Facilitate social skills groups.
5. Consults and collaborates with all team members (therapist, physician assistant etc.) on a regular basis.
6. Link patients to community resources when available.
7. Carry individual caseload up to 20 under supervision of Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

General Education

Description :

1. Maintains patient, program, and department documentation Participates in and assists in implementing patients treatment plan.
2. Maintains a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment.
3. Participates in training and development activities to enhance knowledge and skills consistent with the organizations mission, vision, values, and goals.
4. Demonstrates principles of customer service by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with patients, physicians, allied health professionals and all customers Performs clerical and administrative assignments to support the department.
5. Collect data and assess targeted behaviors for caseload of children.
6. Creation and implementation of strategies to change behavior and development of long term maintenance plans.
7. Continuous assessment and modification of plans.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Business Administration

Description :

1. Designed, developed and implemented management and behavioral interventions.
2. Ability to analyze behavior challenges and adopt an effective course of action.
3. Worked closely with parents within the family's home or community.
4. Provided parent education and training.
5. Maintained appropriate records and ensured that behavioral interventions are implemented.
6. Provided coaching and professional development programs.
7. Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and physicians.
8. Supported the planning and facilitation of the Golf for Autism Speaks hosted by The Learning Spectrum.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Psychology

Description :

1. Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
2. Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow, and restraints.
3. Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout the transition process.
4. Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
5. Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
6. Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
7. Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
8. Conducting behavior management training with individual staff.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Counselling

Description :

1. Analysis of data collection for medication review with Psychiatrists.
2. Development of protocols related to emergency use of medication.
3. Conducted observations, interviews and assessments to determine the function of child's behavior.
4. Development of a Functional Behavior Assessment for each child.
5. Creation and Implementation of Behavior Modification/Intervention Plans which include proactive and reactive strategies to reduce target behaviors as well as increasing appropriate behaviors.
6. The plans are based off of on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
7. Provide training to direct care staff on Behavior Modification/Intervention Plans.
8. On-call rotation after administrative hours.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA in Psychology

Description :

1. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and Experimental Functional Analyses, write Behavior Intervention Plans, and implement plans for a caseload of 30-40 students diagnosed with moderate to severe autism.
2. Train over 30 staff to implement Behavior Intervention Plans, supervise staff, and monitor student progress.
3. Consult with Teachers, Therapists, Paraprofessionals, Parents, and Doctors about behavior at school.
4. Work with an interdisciplinary team to determine how to meet the specific needs of each student.
5. First responder for student behavior crisis intervention.
6. Prepare assessment materials and train Teachers and Therapists to conduct the ABLLS-R Assessment.
7. Maintain compliance with the regulations governing ethical use of restraint and seclusion established by Illinois State Board of Education, Behavior Analysis Certification Board, and the American Psychological Association.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certificate

Description :

1. Responsible for the development and the implementation of the School-wide Behavior Management Plan.
2. Responsible for the development of a school wide behavioral leadership task force made up of teachers, administrators, and outside providers.
3. Coordinated multiple support groups for the high risk youth populations with regards to drug and alcohol use.
4. Conducted support groups, health management, life skills, values clarification, peer pressure and a host of educational services.
5. Conducted school wide trainings on the identification of youth in need of educational services with unhealthy behaviors, suicide ideations, drug use & abuse, healthy vs unhealthy relationships.
6. Coordinated, performed, and delivered case management services to over 150 youth per year.
7. Acted as HIV Liaison for OCPS.
8. Conducted Motivational Assemblies for School Wide Graduations and Assemblies.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

MS

Description :

1. Conducted intake screenings, mental health assessments (DSM IV), and psychosocial assessments, certification of medical necessity, individualized treatment planning, discharged planning and aftercare recommendations.
2. Counseled students whose behavior, school progress, or mental and physical impairments indicate a need for assistance, diagnosed child and or family problems and arranged for needed services.
3. Worked in conjunction with parents, teachers and other school personnel to identify and assess the cause of child's behavior difficulties and to determine the best course of action and implement action plan.
4. Provided behavioral interventions for children and families in the home and/or school settings.
5. Instituted behavior management plans, token economies, parent effectiveness training, and problem solving strategies, anger management and social skill development.
6. Provided parenting skills to parents to encourage appropriate, effective communication and interaction to increase positive relationships.
7. Intervened to address parenting issues that were exacerbated by sever and persistent deficits in effective parenting.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Social Work

Description :

1. Responsibilities Management & Organization Manage Special Education caseload of 85-100 behaviorally at-risk students as designated by student IEPs, staff referrals, and observed classroom management needs.
2. Regularly update behavioral training of 80 classroom and individual support paraprofessional staff.
3. Coordinate behavioral consultation of 10-25 Special and General Education teachers and administrators regarding inclusion, modifications, and accommodations in behavioral best practices for classroom management.
4. Behavioral Expertise Complete legally compliant Functional Analysis Assessments, then design Positive Behavior Intervention Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
5. Gather, analyze and present behavioral data at IEP meetings; also maintain data based progress reports.
6. Train staff to implement effective data based behavioral and Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) programs.
7. Mandates & Requirements Disseminate Federal (IDEA) and State Education Code (CA Ed Code) information regarding Special Education and Behavioral guidelines to staff and families.
8. Collaboratively and individually develop Goals and Objectives for Individual Education Plans.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Behavior Analysis

Description :

1. Completed and maintained accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
2. Assisted clients individually in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
3. Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
4. Maintained the behavior of clients in an non secured facility Participated in case conferences or staff meetings.
5. Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
6. Reviewed and evaluated clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
7. Reviewed records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and determined their suitability for participation in a specific program.
8. Planned follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from the treatment program.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Liberal Arts

Description :

1. Facilitate quality customer relationships with families, patients and external stakeholders.
2. Assist individuals with acquired brain injuries, autism, neurobehavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, AODA and physical disabilities improve their ability to make healthy choices, increase behavioral success, reduce unwanted behaviors, improve self-management techniques and develop new skills and strategies that allow that individual to transition to living in the community or less restricted environment.
3. Provide positive behavior support with an emphasis on proactive solutions, development of coping mechanisms and antecedent control through the individualized development of positive behavior support plans.
4. Experience in treating maladaptive behaviors including self-injurious behavior, explosive and severe physical & verbal aggression, inappropriate social behavior including disinhibited behavior, suicidal ideation, elopement, PICA behavior, polyphagia, polydipsia & poor participation in programming.
5. Design skill acquisition plans for activities of daily living & functional living skills, eating protocols, differential reinforcement systems & token economies.
6. Provide daily support, conflict resolution and training to staff members through coaching, modeling and feedback.
7. Develop data collection systems and create graphs for evidence based treatment using Microsoft Excel.
8. Work closely with physicians, psychologist and psychiatrist to ensure comprehensive care.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma