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0-5 years of experience
Worked with children ages 2-18 who have been diagnosed with a pervasive developmental disorder
- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis treatment plans for the children in order to help them and their families cope and help treat the disorder
- Created a fun atmosphere for the child and the family so they were excited to do the work during our sessions together
- Helped children work on everyday activities, such as brushing teeth, toileting and eating dinner, as well as reinforcing appropriate behaviors, such as “please” and “thank you, ” using inside voices and socially appropriate behaviors
- Collected data and compiled charts and graphs to properly track the child’s’ progress in the programs
0-5 years of experience
Developed and implemented a new Behavioral Intervention Program for students with classroom instruction and learning practices.
- Conducted guidance meetings with parents, teachers and students to incorporate learning goals and proper communication techniques.
- Supervised classroom instruction during conflict situations to enforce positive teacher and student behavior through role play and interpersonal communication techniques.
- Provided student mentoring to enhance positive attitudes in communicating, problem solving and life social skills.
- Directed positive alternatives to correct inappropriate behavior with proper technique strategies.
- Identified and addressed behavioral issues related with negative behaviors with workable solutions for recurring problems between teacher and student.
- Provided student mentoring with maintaining positive attitudes in communicating, problem solving and life social skills.
0-5 years of experience
Provided 1:1 home based and clinical based intervention services based on the methods of applied behavior analysis.
- Completed daily documentation including first trial data, five trial data, trials to criterion data, and graphing.
- Designed age appropriate strategies to provide therapeutic services.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations including children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their parents.
0-5 years of experience
Provided the best quality service available for individuals with Autism and other special needs
- Implemented Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) programs with clients with Autism or other special needs
- Implemented programs that focus on decreasing maladaptive behaviors and increasing social, communication and adaptive skills
- Assessed all clients through psychological tests, observation and interviews to develop an appropriate intervention plan.
- Implemented goals for behavioral changes, monitored clients, assessed progress and modified behavioral plans if necessary
6-10 years of experience
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of professionals and parents to design a specialized behavior and teaching plan for each client based specifically on his/her needs and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
- Conducted 1:1 sessions with clients, implementing procedures and progressing towards goals in various programs in the home, school, and community.
- Assisted in creation of IEP goals and benchmarks, in addition to reporting on progress of clients, utilizing data gathered during 1:1 sessions.
- Created program procedures for staff and parents and provided parent education/training to families.
- Trained new staff and provided feedback during overlaps to current staff.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided one on one behavioral treatment to elementary aged children at Lakeview Union School and Hardwick Elementary School.
- Collaborated with Classroom Teacher, Special Educator and Behavior consultant to develop behavior service plans centered on PBiS and RTI framework.
- Maintained monthly data collection for schools and the Laraway agency.
- Used Applied Behavior Analysis strategies with students to improve communication, social skills, and academics.
- Planned activities for community-based outings for client.
6-10 years of experience
Provided on site support in the area of applied behavior analysis for families and providers.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior programs such as in home parents training.
- Accumulated individual data and generated analysis reports utilized to monitor behavioral patterns.
- Provided one on one therapy and taught special needs children skills such as functional communication, play skills, and self-help practices.
10+ years of experience
Assisted children with class work, counseling and given emotional support as needed
- Reviewed School policy with parents, attended parents conference, facilitated students learning plan, Shadow students on 1:1 bases
- Observed students inside and outside the class room
- Implemented students behavior modification plans and also
0-5 years of experience
Executed individual, group and family therapy with clients of CMH.
- Improved behavior interventions services to Rock Hill School District students with IEP’s.
- Consultant for teachers and other school personnel to provide ideas for interventions and recommendations for services.
- Developed and facilitated parent workshops.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students with IEP’s who attended Rock Hill Schools.
- Educated mental health staff on appropriate interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
0-5 years of experience
- Provided direct 1:1 behavioral services for children diagnosed with autism and related disorders.
- Collected, recorded, monitored behavioral data, and prepared individual progress reports.
- Implemented behavioral strategies based on ABA methodologies.
- Trained in DTT, PRT, FCT, PECS, RDI, Parent ED, CPI.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with various teaching methods including Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial, TEACCH, PECS, TAG, PRT, Play Skills, PRO-ACT, CPR, and First Aid.
- Utilized ABA techniques to provide behavior intervention.
- Performed in home and at school behavior consultations.
- Developed programs for each individual student and participated in IEP’s.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided quality, discipline-specific treatment for children with development delays, disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders in home, school, or other natural settings.
- Administered 1:1 specialized behavior intervention services to children and parent education according to goals in treatment plan including DTT, PRT, PECS, self care skills, etc.
- Professionally answered incoming phone calls, recorded data, managed calendar, and forwarded information from clients to scheduling department/supervisors and vice versa.
- Completed necessary administrative programs and participant-related documents and reports, utilizing Excel and Microsoft Word, photocopying, printing, scanning, filing, and purging documents.
- Participated in and facilitated meetings/IEPs with clients and program managers about developments and setting future goals.
0-5 years of experience
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) methodologies and Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to 14-year old student on the Autism spectrum who presented with challenging behaviors
- Assisted student with behavior management and emotional regulation in an educational setting
- Collaborated with school staff and parent to implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) and work towards behavioral goals
- Documented information on student behavior to keep track of student’s behavioral goals
0-5 years of experience
- Provided Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children on the Autism Spectrum in order to target medically-necessary behavior goals
- Collected and recorded numerical data to document child’s personal progress and needs
- Created developmentally appropriate visuals to increase child’s learning success
- Facilitated weekly trainings for newly hired Behavior Interventionists
0-5 years of experience
Provided in-home and school behavioral intervention to children with autism.
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis based teaching strategies.
- Collected data to track the client’s behaviors.
- Provided parent education to families about multiple behavior intervention strategies.
0-5 years of experience
- Worked 1:1 with individuals who have developmental disabilities
- Implemented individualized programs designed specifically for the individual by Supervisors using Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques to treat maladaptive behaviors and learning deficits
- Helped individuals work on social skills acquisition and development, self-help skills, safety in the community and behavior management
0-5 years of experience
- Executed applied behavior analysis for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disorders.
- Built on observed ability levels and strive to improve the quality of clients’ lives through teaching communication and daily life skills.
- Diminished clients’ challenging behavioral tendencies.
0-5 years of experience
Rehabilitating individuals on the spectrum emotionally disabled and rehabilitating behavioral children back into mainstream school systems.
- Working on IEPs, ADL’s and helping maintain healthy relationships.
- Maintained a clean and healthy environment for residents to be safe in.
- Distributed night meds and prepared meals.
0-5 years of experience
Works directly with children with developmental delays (primarily autism) and the child’s family.
- Clients’ ages 2 years to 13 years, (sometimes older) in their home and/​or in the community.
- Provides Applied Behavior Analysis services, including Discrete Trial Training, and ABA-based play skills.
- Fill out any paper work needed, which include data of the client’s progress and behaviors as displayed
- Data entry, using Excel, of client’s progress
- Maintaining a professional relationship with client and family
0-5 years of experience
Worked with children ages 3-16 diagnosed with autism, and their families implementing ABA therapy programs in a 1:1 setting, both at home and within the community
- Conducted trials of various programs, while gathering and recording data that was used to write up progress reports for insurance companies
- Provided parent training in ABA procedures, and helped them implement strategies in the home to assist their child’s development
- Introduced new programs when necessary by running a Functional Behavior Assessment, ABC data, or per request of family
- Maintained client binders that contained assessments, program guides, and therapist notes
0-5 years of experience
- Provided services in a one-on-one setting to children with Autism or other developmental delays on behavioral intervention and support
- Work with children to stabilize their ability to engage in social referencing, shared attention, basic and complex imitation, and compliance skills
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis to address core skill deficits and increased the social communication abilities of individuals with Autism
- Helped families and caregivers address a child’s individual needs of attention, imitation, and instructional control
- Graphed, noted, and tracked individual progress for program behavior success and mastery of skill development
0-5 years of experience
- Monitored the development of children (ages 2-12) in the home, the community and/or other natural settings while providing 1:1 specialized behavior intervention services to children on the spectrum according to goals described in the treatment plan.
- Implemented ABA strategies and/or intervention modifications.
- Collected data during therapy sessions and inputting data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Maintained a safe environment in the home, school, and/or community by utilizing CPR, First-Aid, and/or CPI certification as needed
- Completed necessary program and participant-related documents and reports and attended meetings as requested.
- Interacted with parents and teachers on a daily basis in regards to the child’s progress.
- Travelled to children’s home and/or school daily.
0-5 years of experience
[company name] provides evidence-based intervention to children with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Analyzed client’s behavioral issues based on various behavioral constructs
- Tracked client behavior trends and refined goal-oriented behavioral adaptation plans to improve learning effectiveness
- Effectively guided individual progress by analyzing and summarizing data
0-5 years of experience
- Direct clinical contact hours (1,000/year)
- Collected data and provided direct treatment to consumers with developmental disabilities based on ABA procedures
- Managed administrative tasks related to caseloads
0-5 years of experience
Supervisor
- Implemented ABA therapy and protocols to children diagnosed with Autism and related disorders.
- Communicated daily with clinical staff including clinical supervisors, colleagues, speech pathologist, and occupational therapists.
- Assisted with report edits and writing report templates.
- Collected daily data while during all therapy sessionsand performed weekly data entry.
- Collaborated with program supervisors to develop client goals to be included in child’s program.
- Responsible for progressing client programs with minimal supervision.
- Provided ongoing training and support for parents and families on general ABA procedures as well as protocols specific for their child.
- Participated in community-sponsored events such as Autism walks and related events.
0-5 years of experience
Practiced ABA with children with Autism.
- Worked independently to meet deadlines.
- Built rapport with clients and their parents while keeping relationship professional.
- One-on-one interaction honed my patience, taught me to work with behavior issues, and the joys of each success.
- Data was recorded and reported throughout my time there.
0-5 years of experience
- Behavioral Interventionist at Aces Academy
- Applied Behavioral Analysis with autistic and behaviorally challenged youth
- Employee of the Month January and February 2014
0-5 years of experience
Intensive Interventionist
- In home service provider implementing intensive ABA/DTT training to children ages 3-8 years old
- Able to fade cases promptly while maintaining high levels of professionalism and good rapport
- Collected data on a number of targeted skill deficits and behaviors
- Maintained good communication with supervisors in the field
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of case progress
0-5 years of experience
Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, case managers, and families in providing appropriate ABA
practices for individuals with autism
- Currently working with students from early childhood to adolescent age groups
- Provide lesson plans and material preparations for one-on-one sessions within home and community
- Appropriate scoring and recording ABA data from sessions
- Monitoring progress through data and providing next steps for therapy
- Well versed in using Clinicient billing software
- Trained in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- Attend meetings with families and staff to review progress and collaborate on promoting
6-10 years of experience
- Implemented strong interpersonal skills necessary to foster a positive, nurturing environment for troubled teenagers.
- Ιimplemented intervention to de-escalate and calm angry/agitated teenagers.
- Conducted and monitored troubled teenagers in other less structured activities like field trips.
- Communicated regularly and reported to Unit Manager, Nurses and Psychiatrists regarding teenagers progress or otherwise.
- Daily documented each teenager’s behavior.
- Conducted Clientele admission process; ensuring the standards and documentation needed for admission were met.
- Maintained current Restraint and De-escalation training and CPR Certification
- Supervised and directed Staff Team Members.
- Dispensed various medications
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions, in a variety of settings, to help children on the Autism Spectrum develop skills such as fine and gross motor skills, verbal and communication skills, daily living skills and many more.
- Conducted a social skills group for our clients which integrated typical developing peer models into the lessons
- Customized programs and teaching techniques between structured discrete trial training and play based ABA centered on how each individual child learns, their strengths and abilities.
- Observed and collected data on antecedents of behavior, behavior and following consequences as well as identified the function of the behavior to implement plans to alter maladaptive behaviors into positive, appropriate ones.
0-5 years of experience
Paraprofessional, Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Used principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to develop successful habits and to foster independence in children with Autism.
- Worked with various clients over the course of a year to teach Gross and Fine Motor skills, Adaptive Daily Living skills, Expressive/ Receptive Object Labeling, Socio-Emotional skills and Cognitive Development skills.
- Kept detailed notes and records pertaining to client progress and development.
- Worked to minimize behavior excesses by using positive reinforcement to teach Functionally Alternative Responses.
- Used ABA principles to promote the use of vocal/ non- vocal communication with children with minimal communication abilities.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided direct intervention services to clients using Applied Behavior Analysis principles
- Provided one-to-one behavior intervention services to children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities in the home and community setting
- Delivered and facilitated social skills training to children with special needs through the social play/friendship development program
- Provided 1:1 individualized behavioral services to students with special needs based on their individualized education plan in a fully inclusive setting
- Solid understanding of ABA principles, and PECS
- Participated in program development (goals, teaching protocols, data collection procedures)
- Provided feedback and education to parents/family members on treatment techniques.
- Attended clinical team meetings and workshops
- Maintained accurate and timely records including time sheets, and data collection
0-5 years of experience
- Implement ABA programs with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other special needs
- Work with children ages 3 to 22
- Increase social and communication skills of clients while decreasing maladaptive behaviors
- Collect and graph data to show client improvements
- Maintain and organize client data books
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for counseling special education students in two school districts who receive services based on their ARD committee’s decision
- Responsible for working with administrators, teachers and parents with students who struggle behaviorally.
- Trainer of In-Home Trainers for teachers who work with Autistic students and their parents to make behavioral and academic generalizations between school and home.
- Transition coordinator for special education students in order to help them be successful upon completion of high school.
- Responsible for the coordination of TBSI (Texas Behavioral Support Initiative) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trainings for staff members who may need to step in when a student becomes aggressive.
0-5 years of experience
Fostered positive relationships with students to create a high school experience where success was possible.
- Co-created and implemented behavior plans for emotionally disturbed, special education high school students.
- Responsible for lesson summary and adjustments.
- Utilized technology for organization and time management.
0-5 years of experience
Provide in home, 1:1 direct behavior intervention for youth diagnosed with Autism and other developmental delays
- Coordinate with clients and supervisor to design and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing various ABA techniques including play therapy and DTT
- Provide parent training; teaching parents ABA techniques to reduce maladaptive behaviors in their children
- Train new interventionists; model ABA techniques and provide feedback
- Assist supervisor in consultation services for new families and parents
- Assist in writing FBA
- Assist in writing monthly progress reports for youth
- Ensure compliance to all agency policies for ABA treatment.
0-5 years of experience
- Accomplished psychosocial and crisis intervention with children and adolescence that experienced severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Counseled students post crisis to stimulate change through processing choices, consequences, and identifying triggers.
- Collaboratively worked with families to provide psychoeducation on positive behavior modification and management.
0-5 years of experience
Facilitates the implementation of school-wide positive behavior intervention and support program.
- Provides daily student support and behavioral interventions, including learning/behavioral accommodations and response to intervention.
- Provides and implements violence/dropout prevention strategies within the school setting.
- Establishes home visiting programs and facilitates home-school communication.
- Supports the instructional staff with behavioral interventions and strategies.
- Serves as community liaison while promoting student achievement, motivation for positive behavior, improved attendance, and parental involvement.
- Serves as the high school’s volunteer head baseball coach.
0-5 years of experience
Provide one on one ABA training to participants
- Identify problem behaviors and their functions within the learning environment
- Maintain confidentiality of important and personal client information
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and outgoing attitude toward participants with severe needs
- Document accurate daily written documentation of specific programs performed
0-5 years of experience
Provide direct care services according to prescribed treatment plan prepared by client’s therapists, counselors and other treatment staff in collaboration with the client and their family.
- Communicate with Client’s therapist as needed in regards to client’s compliance and progress.
- Maintain detailed and accurate program records and progress notes.
- Utilize effective listening skills in all client contacts.
- Maintain a positive attitude & work ethic toward the client, their family and other members of the treatment team.
0-5 years of experience
Developed and implemented individual behavior plans for students. Developed behavior tracking sheets, collected the data, and developed and maintained the computer tracking program.
- Organized and graphed the data for individual student’s home school districts.
- Managed the student population on a daily basis, assisting and supporting the teachers with behavior management in their classrooms.
- Maintain an instructor certification a behavior management system (JIREH).
- Conduct behavior management training for the staff program.
- Develop and maintain a positive behavior incentive program for the students.
- Develop and facilitate a residential after school activity program.
- Support and train the residential staff with the behavior management of the students.
0-5 years of experience
Behavior Interventionist Implementations
- Provide critical classroom support for developing and developmentally delayed children academically, emotionally, and psychologically.
- Monitor and maintain children’s progress with critical developmental tools
- Focus on developmental learning and skill based learning
- Support with progress (IEP) goals
- Support student in classroom engagement and peer interactions during social play
0-5 years of experience
- Assist especial education instructor in providing instruction to pre-kindergarten students with autism
- Implements ABA or program modifications as directed and according to the needs of the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP)
- Monitor, observe and report behavior of students according to approved procedures
- Instruct and advise students regarding personal hygiene; assists students with toileting
0-5 years of experience
- Tutoring individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to change socially significant behaviors using ABA therapy
- Provide one-on-one, in-home behavior interventions to support positive behaviors and minimize maladaptive behaviors
- Maintain detailed, thorough data and reports on each child
- Maintain friendly, professional relationships with clients and families
0-5 years of experience
- Work 1:1 with children at school and home
- Follow structured Applied Behavior Analysis techniques to assist children with autism spectrum
- Collect data to monitor language, social, motor and self-help skills
- Attend team meetings for each designated client
0-5 years of experience
- Implement 1:1 behavioral intervention programs with children of various ages and levels of functioning and their parents
- Work with clients, parents, and relatives in the home while building rapport and confidence with families
- Excel Data management via remote desktop system and Windows Outlook
- Responsible for maintaining confidentiality with all patients, managing data and vendor forms, updating current client protocols, and maintaining communication with AST administrative staff, supervisors, and parents
0-5 years of experience
- Provides 1:1 instruction to students using Applied Behavior Analysis
- Supports students across all educational settings
- Applies behavior intervention program to meet specific IEP goals
- Gathers & documents data on both educational and behavior goals
- Executes student behavior support plans
- Modifies curriculum to fit student needs
- Participates in team meetings with educators and other staff members
0-5 years of experience
- Provides direct services to children with autism disorders, implementing in-home clinical programs for each client under the supervision of a Case Specialist/Supervisor
- Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, implement each client’s clinical treatment
- Provide ABA training to primary caregivers and family members
- Maintain punctual, consistent, reliable schedule with clients
- Produce required administrative and clinical paperwork with accuracy and timeliness
- Comply with company’s policies, procedures, timelines and budgets
- Learn, respect and represent the Intercare history, mission, and brand
Behavior Interventionist Duties and Responsibilities
The tasks assigned to behavior interventionists depend largely on the organization they work for. However, direct patient care and long-term behavior management are key in all settings, as are the following duties:
Work One-on-One with Patients
Behavior interventionists meet individually with clients to assess their needs and provide ongoing treatment, either at the facility or in the patient’s home, and sometimes a combination of both. If they work at a school, behavior interventionists may only see their patients on campus during school hours, but if they work for a counseling center, they may travel to a patient’s home for sessions and evaluations.
Observe Patients
In addition to meeting with patients, behavior interventionists sometimes simply observe them to get a better idea of how they interact with others and how they manage various situations. This is especially true of behavior interventionists working in schools, who sometimes visit student classrooms to watch how clients behave during class.
Develop Treatment Plans
Based on their interactions with and observations of patients, behavior interventionists create a long-term plan for modifying unwanted behaviors, such as acting out in the classroom or abusing drugs or alcohol. They typically do this in collaboration with other people in the patient’s life, such as teachers (if they work at a school) and doctors (if they work at a treatment center). They may also work with the patient’s family to develop and implement behavior modification strategies.
Update Patient Files
Each time they work with a client, behavior interventionists document the patient’s progress and any issues encountered during the session. This requires taking copious, accurate, and detailed notes so that other members of the treatment team can use the information to develop ongoing treatment plans that cater to the patient’s specific needs.
Manage Crisis Situations
In addition to providing routine long-term care, a behavior interventionist takes prompt action if a patient is in a crisis. This can include everything from recommending inpatient treatment to handling aggressive or violent behavior while coordinating with other healthcare professionals and the patient’s family.
Behavior Interventionist Skills and Qualifications
Behavior interventionists need patience and compassion, as well as a talent for seeing the big picture and identifying long-term solutions to their patients challenges. Employers typically seek candidates with at least one year of patient care experience in addition to the following skills:
- Mental health expertise – patients may have challenges ranging from autism to anger management problems, which requires behavior interventionists to have a deep understanding of mental disorders, behavioral issues, and other psychological conditions
- Clinical experience – this job revolves around regular patient interactions, so behavior interventionists need previous experience working with patients individually
- Computer knowledge – behavior interventionists use computers to create patient files and update them after every interaction or incident
- Communication skills – writing reports and documenting patient cases is a key component of this job, as are encouraging patients to open up and giving them treatment recommendations
- Adaptability – no two patients are alike, which means behavior interventionists need to tailor their approach to each client they treat. In a crisis situation, they need the flexibility to think quickly and take immediate and effective action
Behavior Interventionist Education and Training
Like other mental health professionals, behavior interventionists typically need at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field such as psychology or social work. Some employers prefer candidates with a master’s degree in one of these fields, while other employers may accept candidates with an associate’s degree.
Behavior Interventionist Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (such as behavior interventionists) earn a median annual salary of around $43,000. Those in the top 10 percent earn $70,000 or more per year, while those in the bottom 10 percent earn less than $27,000. Behavior interventionists and other mental health counselors who work for government agencies earn the highest wages, while those who work at residential treatment centers tend to earn the least. The BLS expects employment opportunities for mental health professionals to increase 23 percent through 2026, which is a significantly faster rate of growth than for other professions. This increasing demand stems in part from an effort to send criminal offenders to treatment rather than to jail and from an increased willingness to seek assistance for behavioral disorders and other mental health issues.
Helpful Resources
There are plenty of online resources to help you launch a career as a behavior interventionist. We’ve rounded up some of the best, including books and professional associations:
National Behavioral Intervention Team Association – NBITA accepts members from a wide range of mental health professions and offers various resources, including a violence risk assessment and guides to writing reports and assessing threats. The association also hosts an annual conference and provides online training and certification
Behavior Intervention Manual: Goals, Objectives, and Intervention Strategies – this in-depth guide offers behavior interventionists dozens of specific strategies they can implement in the classroom to help modify students behavior. It also outlines goals and objectives mental health professionals can use to measure and track student progress
Implementing Effective Behavior Intervention Plans: 8 Steps to Success – this book uses case studies and a step-by-step plan to help readers create effective behavior intervention strategies for patients from all backgrounds and with a diverse array of behavioral issues