Alishaa’ Nicole Jones

**** ********** ******* **** (C) 717-***-****

Harrisburg, PA 17111 acum65@r.postjobfree.com (H) 717-***-****

Summary

Strong leadership qualities; able to take charge and complete tasks in a timely manner

Equally effective working independently and in cooperation with others in order to provide the best service

Highly organized with impeccable interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials and matters

following company policies and procedures at all times

10 years working and volunteering with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities

More than 5 years’ experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents and adults

Training in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and developmental disorders

EDUCATION

Master’s of Science-Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis 08/2015

Overall GPA 4.0

Bachelor’s of Science-Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology 11/2010

Overall GPA 3.47

Perfect Attendance

Dean’s List

Significant Coursework

Research Design in Applied Behavior Analysis Advance Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Behavioral Measurements & Interpretations of Data Advanced Research Methods

Clinical Applications of Behavior Analysis Ethics for Behavior Analysts

Foundations of Professional Psychology Implementing Behavior Change

Communication and Conflict Medicine, Health, and Society

Freedom and Justice Criminal Investigation

Criminology Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

Crisis Intervention Organized Crime

Juvenile Delinquency Human Relations in a Diverse Society

Abnormal Psychology

Professional Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook Proficient

80 typed words per minute

Evaluate the social or psychological issues that impact human behavior

Recognize human potential and identify and individual’s strengths and weaknesses

Identify, apply and evaluate ethical reasoning

Externship Experience

Steelton-Highspire High School, Steelton, PA 2007-2011

Volunteer/Coach

Assisted youth to create aspirations for the future through mentoring and interactions

Developed positive social and behavioral interactions

Foster community inclusiveness

Professional Experience

Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist 11/2015-Present

Community Services Group-Harrisburg, PA

•Write and monitor behavioral treatment plan for children diagnosed with behavioral and mental health disorders. These disorders include, but are not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

•Provide assistance in the development of adaptive skills in order for the diagnosed child to take a more positive role in the school, home & community setting.

•Provide prescribed behavioral consultation to the family and / or school.

•Train the Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) on appropriate therapeutic interventions.

•Write Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).

•Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills

•Developments individualized treatment plans

•Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting

•Provision of treatment of the whole person

•Evaluates individualized consumer-drive treatment plan reviews

•Develops transition and discharge planning

•Completes all required clinical documentation

•Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers

•Maintains assigned, planned schedule

•Maintains a commitment to professional development

•Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures

•Supports on-going and future business needs

Social Worker 01/2012 to 10/2013

Liberty Healthcare Corporation-Harrisburg, PA

•Ensured that the office oversees administrative entities (AE) and supports coordinator offices (SCO) to provide services to individuals with intellectual abilities by reviewing and re-evaluating individual support plans (ISP) and checking for compliance in reporting and incident cases.

•Reviewed individual support plans (ISP) for person-centered preparedness. This includes reviewing a selected number of support plans and checking across 31 points for person-centeredness in regards to choice, development, and plans that are inclusive and drawn with the individuals needs and desires in mind.

•Finalized provider enrollment process by checking compliance in application and requisites for legal, and state mandated requirements. This allows for the best and most reliable care facilities to operate in Dauphin County and ensures providers are opening with the intent to serve the community and not themselves.

•Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and compiled documentation for court reports.

•Wrote reports and case summaries and compiled work records, including required statistics. These are utilized in compliance and outlier reviews by the state to ensure each provider is meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements to support individuals with intellectual and mental disabilities.

•Investigated suspected cases of child abuse, neglect and exploitation. This information is utilized to conducted a further investigation, correct errors and mishaps in provider agencies, and most important ensure the safety and health of the individuals being supported.

•Spearheaded and conducted community outreach efforts. This is an advocate based program which points individuals seeking and needing supports to the resources available to them on a county by county basis.

Therapeutic Staff Support 04/2012 to 8/2012

Adams Hanover Counseling Services-Harrisburg, PA

•Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints. This information is utilized to update and evaluate behavior treatment plans as necessary and to ensure that treatment plans being utilized are effective.

•Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

•Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions by using family-centered, strength-based, and culturally competent support in relation to a support plan.

•Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when necessary. These plans are utilized by the therapeutic support staff to assist an individual in meeting their treatment goals within the home, community, and school-based systems.

•Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 4 to 13 to assist with behavior modification and learning development.

•Maintained a caseload of more than 5 children in public schools and group home placements.

•Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.

•Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members which involved clients’ family members in planning social service programs.

Pharmaceutical Data Entry Technician 11/2010 to 01/2012

Express Scripts Inc.-Harrisburg, PA

•Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues. Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.

•Managed drug and supply inventories.

•Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers. Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check. Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications

•Assessed the correct identity, strength and purity of medications. This assists with ensuring that there were no drug related interactions especially in patients taking two or more medications.

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