Bilingual Behavior Specialist

WENDY L. GARCIA

CONTACT

Address: Lancaster, CA 93535

Phone: 661-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and

organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

EXPERIENCE:

-Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist, 09/2021 - Current

Children's Bureau - Lancaster, CA

•Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.

•Met with 5-6 clients weekly.

•Performed research tasks to increase knowledge of human behavior and performance.

•Assisted clients in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to change and removing bad habits.

•Collected client information through interviews, observations and tests.

•Counseled patients individually and in group sessions. Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating

patients from diverse backgrounds.

•Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining

continuum of care from admission through to discharge.

•Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open- ended questions.

•Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

•Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals. •Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled

checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.

•Gauged and documented effectiveness of interventions and treatments. Helped clients deal with substance

abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.

•Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them

with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.

•Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support individuals in overcoming

mental and emotional problems.

•Observed and reported changes in client appearance, behavior or aptitude to work toward treatment plan

goals.

•Utilized crisis intervention, behavior modification and mindfulness techniques to decrease client mental

health symptoms.

•Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.

•Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.

•Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.

•Used meditation, play therapy and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.

•Performed duties following safety requirements and emergency protocols.

•Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.

-Homemaker, 06/2016 - 09/2021

Self-employed - Lancaster, CA

• Maintain a clean and safe environment

• Work well without supervision

• Great Housekeeping skills

• Possess reliable transportation

• 100% on time to schedule appointments

• Able to multitask multiple projects at one time

• Calm under pressure

• Time management

• Problem Solver

• Quick Learner

• Maintained a clean and safe environment at all times

• Managed weekly grocery list and menu

• Controlled distribution of medication

-Lead Bilingual Therapeutic Behavior Specialist, 01/2015 - 01/2016

Masada Homes - Lancaster, Ca.

•Provide one-on-one support

•Provide strength base interventions to assist in modifying behaviors and overcoming maladaptive behaviors

•Write summary of daily session notes and client progress

•Plan and implement individual activities

•Attend in-service trainings, treatment team meetings, discharge, IEP meetings

•Developed and maintained a list of community resources/referrals

•Helped supervise and train new specialist

•Demonstrated skill-building strategies to TBS department.

-Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist Wraparound, 01/2013 - 01/2015

Penny Lane - Lancaster, Ca.

•Provide one-on-one support

•Provide strength base interventions

•Write daily session notes

•Plans and implements individual activities

•Attend in-service trainings, treatment team meetings, discharge, IEP meetings

•Develops and maintains a list of community resources/referrals.

-Bilingual Para Educator, 01/2012 - 01/2012

Lancaster School District - Lancaster, Ca.

• Translated in parent teacher conferences

• Contacted parents with updated student information

• Prepared and organized supplies for the day

• Reviewed and taught lessons

• Kept students' progress on track according to grade level

• Assisted teachers with lessons in classroom environment

• Conducted one on one student lessons

-Behavior Therapist, 01/2011 - 01/2012

Wellspring, Antelope Valley - Ca.

• Reviewed assigned cases and performed all program development

• Provided direct intervention to clients as per individual programs

• Provided parent education to new consumer families

• Gathered data and write daily session summaries

• Attended family clinical meetings with clinical Supervisor

• Supervised consumers' progress by introduction and mastery dates

-Behavior Instructor, 01/2009 - 01/2011

California Psych care - Lancaster, Ca.

• Provided floor time, social skills, discrete trial training (DTT), and behavior management

• Provided parent education to new consumer families

• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

• Collected data and filled in program checklists

• Supervised consumers' progress by introduction and mastery dates

• Attended family clinical meetings

-House Manager, 01/2008 - 01/2009

Expanding Horizons Developmental Disability Services - La Mesa, Ca.

• Completed monthly, quarterly, and annual regional consumer reports

• Managed doctor appointments and medical procedures

• Managed All consumer medications

• Supervised staff and consumers

• Approved timesheets and days off requests

• Managed the schedules of staff and consumer activities

• Updated families, social workers, and Probation Officers of consumer behavior

• Develops and maintains a list of community resources/referrals.

-Child Development Counselor, 01/2008 - 01/2009

San Diego Center for Children - San Diego, CA.

• One on one counseling with consumers

• Observed and reported behavior

• Supervised the environment

-Behavior Specialist, 12/2007 - 12/2008

Expanding Horizons Developmental Disability Service - La Mesa, CA EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• One on one counseling with consumers

• Distributed medication

• Observed and reported behavior

• Supervised the environment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

--Bachelor's of Science Degree, Criminal Justice, 01/2007 Westwood College - Upland, CA

-REFERENCES Available upon Request

-SKILLS

• Computer software proficiency in:

• Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point

• Tracking Client Progress

• Developing Relationships

• Confidential Records

• Unit Management and Leadership

• Friendly, Positive Attitude

• Organizational Skills

• Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office

• First Aid/CPR

• People Skills

• Problem Resolution

• Supervision & Leadership

-LANGUAGES

Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish Native - (Read, Write, and Speak)

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