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CFTSS/HCBS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER
Summary

Dedicated special needs professional in student behavior and mental health. Adept at performing assessments to include client's strengths, needs and overall functioning at various levels. Comfortable managing a caseload of clients simultaneously. Hands-on and professional Special Educator and ABA Therapist with commitment to developing goals and objectives to help facilitate healthy and safe personal relationships.

Skills
  • Social/Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Knowledge of autism
  • Job readiness training
  • Motivating students
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Learning style assessment
Experience
SCO Family Of ServicesDix Hills, NYCFTSS/HCBS Behavioral Health Provider01/2020 to Current
  • Provide counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
  • Coordinate with colleagues and health care officials to peak student interest in mental health field, resulting in valuable student participation.
  • Provide in-depth counseling for clients and create plans for coping.
  • Adhered strictly to federal, state and local guidelines
  • Conduct outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
  • Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Collaborate closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
  • Construct project regulations and implement student suggestions to boost program initiatives.
  • Assist clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
  • Work with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Advance organizational objectives by using student feedback to develop and implement various programs
  • Efficiently gather information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
  • Refer clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Deliver seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers.
TheraCare Of New York Inc.New York, NYABA Therapist12/2017 to Current
  • Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches
  • Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy
  • Provided therapy for patients on the spectrum, and special needs children with focus on self-advocacy and empowerment
  • Revised treatment plans and goals in consultation with clinicians based on patient progress
  • Implemented, tracked and revised all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment
  • Performed ABA and special needs assessments for each patient
  • Documented information, including service plans, treatment reports session notes and progress notes
New York City Department Of EducationNew York, NYSpecial Education/ General Education Teacher09/2008 to 12/2017
  • Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and utilizing a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies
  • Developed Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals and define educational strategies; leveraged developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational, physical and social objectives
  • Provided specialized classroom instruction to a broad range of students with developmental disorders, including autism
  • Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to leadership and parents
  • Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations, zoos, etc
  • Facilitated the development of life skills in students with varying degrees of autism
  • Worked with students of varying degrees of specialized need to accomplish tasks and build practical skills
  • Administered formal/informal, Direct/Indirect Assessments
  • Encouraged students to be understanding of others
New York City Department Of EducationNew York, NYAdjunct Instructor07/2008 to 12/2017
  • Adapted methods of instruction and classroom materials to address individual student needs
  • Completed media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for course use by special needs students
  • Advised students individually on improving instruction and working with special needs children through differentiation
  • Directed students to develop research on special needs children
  • Provided letters of recommendation/referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
Education and Training
Master of Science:School Administration And Supervision2004The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
Master of Science:Special Education/General Education2003Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Graduated with Distinction
Bachelor of Arts:Political Science/Education1995Baruch College of The City University of New York, New York, NY
Certifications
  • District Administrator/Supervisor (SDA) Certification
  • School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) Certification
  • Gifted and Talented SOCE License
  • Special Education K-12 License
  • Elementary Education N-6
  • Mandated Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporter 7/5/2019
  • ABA Therapist - DOH Certification
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • SCO Family Of Services
  • TheraCare Of New York Inc.
  • New York City Department Of Education

School Attended

  • The College of Saint Rose
  • Mercy College
  • Baruch College of The City University of New York

Job Titles Held:

  • CFTSS/HCBS Behavioral Health Provider
  • ABA Therapist
  • Special Education/ General Education Teacher
  • Adjunct Instructor

Degrees

  • Master of Science : School Administration And Supervision 2004
    Master of Science : Special Education/General Education 2003
    Bachelor of Arts : Political Science/Education 1995

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