EDUCATION
Master of Science, Applied Behavior Analysis
The Sage Colleges- Anticipated to Graduate 2021
Master of Science, Entertainment Business
Full Sail University - February 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Full Sail University- December 2015
CERTIFICATIONS/ SKILLS
Registered Behavior Technician (BACB), SCIP-R, CPR/AED, First Aid, OSHA, AMAP, Microsoft office, Electronic Health Systems, G-Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Premiere)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Coordinator
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. – Hawthorne, NY 01/2017 - Present
Review pre-placement, psychological, educational, residential, social, and medical assessments and makes recommendations to the coordinating ream regarding the appropriateness of placement for meeting an individual’s needs.
Completes ongoing review of life plans to ensure the appropriateness of placement, goals, and objectives for related services
Conducts annual and semi-annual reviews and participates in Admission assessments and meeting
Writes implements behavior support plans and functional behavior assessments as needed for individuals in the ABA-based program
Conducts functional behavior assessments and data analysis of behavioral performance for individuals in the program as needed
Reviews day habilitation plans to ensure compliance with existing regulations and agency philosophies
Develop, supervise, and trains staff in behavioral principles and techniques for individuals with autism
Assists with the transition and updating of Agency-wide systems to meet all compliance and regulations of state and federal agencies; Medicaid and OPWDD
Payroll
Conducts quality assurance audits and participate in internal investigations
Admissions Coordinator
Four Winds Hospital- Katonah, NY 02/2016 - 07/2018
Obtained patient information by requesting completed applications and medical information; verifying and clarifying information; interviewing patients
Screened patients by comparing patient's condition to admission criteria; evaluating and accepting or rejecting patients; referring patients and family to other programs and institutions.
Scheduled admission appointments for potential patients
Monitored 178 patient insurance policies reputes to inpatient hospitalization
Behavioral Health Counselor
Nyack Hospital - Nyack, NY 07/2014 - 03/2016
Functioned as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Facilitated various social and leisure time groups and activities.
Maintained vigilance in conducting ongoing, routine observations of patients, and implementation of special precautions, as directed
Supervised patients during daily activities living tasks
Retrieved and recorded patient vital signs
Assistant Manager
Opengate, Inc - Somers, NY 10/2010 - 07/2015
Supported Residential Manager in maintaining an effective behavior/habilitation program for adults
Provided indirect supervision and assistance to residential counselors assigned to the residential program
Administered medication
Ensured adequate staffing of each shift
Documented daily and weekly progress of each individual’s goals
Facilitated recreational activities and events through individual and group interactions while in the residence and community
Participated in the weekly rotation of Onsite Administrator for ICF Campus (75 bed)
Attended quarterly ISP meetings for each individual and assisted in implementing new obtainable goals for an overall healthy lifestyle and community inclusion