Sahar Jamal

Understanding behaviour support plans (BSPs) and demonstrating accurate and consistent implementation Understanding skill acquisition plans (SAPs) and demonstrating accurate and consistent implementation Updating data collection systems, and program and training materials (e.g., choice words, communication visuals, etc.)

Behaviour Therapist Assistant at Pryor, Linder and Associates / Safe Management Group Inc. (2022-02 – Present)

• Understanding behaviour support plans (BSPs) and demonstrating accurate and consistent implementation
• Understanding skill acquisition plans (SAPs) and demonstrating accurate and consistent implementation
• Updating data collection systems, and program and training materials (e.g., choice words, communication visuals, etc.)
• Developing and revising behaviour reduction and skill building programs under the direction of the RBA
• Developing and revising behaviour PRN protocols and safety protocols under the direction of the RBA
• Observing clients and direct support staff as required and reporting anomalies and program ideas to behaviour therapists
• Analyzing program data and graph interpretation to provide appropriate treatment recommendations
• Coaching direct care staff in various significant tasks (e.g., implementation of BSPs, and intrusive measure protocols)
• Implementing treatment integrity checklists to ensure accurate and consistent treatment integrity and provide feedback
• Preparing required documents and in align with various internal and external standards and procedures
• Implementing physical and mechanical interventions as required, as per Safe Management Group (SMG) techniques
• Attending stakeholder and clinical supervision meetings with BCBA-D regarding client progress and next steps

Supervised Senior Behaviour Therapist at CBI Home Health (2022-10 – 2026-02)

• Developing and updating program and training materials and data collection systems under the direction of the RBA
• Conducting direct observations of direct care staff in the implementation of BSPs, SAPs and accurate data collection
• Coaching and modeling direct care staff in the implementation of BSPs, SAPs, and accurate data collection
• Conducting treatment integrity checklists and providing corrective/positive feedback
• Completing functional behaviour assessments under the direction of the RBA
• Completing direct assessments (e.g., preference assessments, ABLLS-R, EFL, etc.) under the direction of the RBA
• Facilitating formal BSP trainings with direct care staff under the direction of the RBA
• Developing and revising behaviour reduction and skill building programs under the direction of the RBA
• Developing and revising behaviour PRN protocols and safety protocols under the direction of the RBA
• Attending and participating in weekly clinical supervision with RBAs/BCBAs overseeing caseload
• Participating in stakeholder meetings to discuss client progress and next steps under the direction of the RBA
• Inputting raw data and graphing target behaviours on Microsoft Excel
• Assisting in analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of intervention strategies
• Writing BSP progress reports, discharge reports, data summary reports and meeting notes under the direction of the RBA

Developmental Support Worker at Community Living Oakville (2023-10 – 2025-08)

• Promote community inclusion, independence and self-determinism for the individuals supported
• Support clients to identify, work towards, and achieve their goals/personal outcomes
• Encourage self-expression of individuals supported and remain knowledgeable of verbal and non-vernal communications, including alternative communication systems and techniques
• Utilize problem solving skills to work collaboratively within a team and with families
• Complete all required electronic documentation and reports, accurately and within set time frames
• Apply behaviour techniques and interventions according to behaviour support plans and individual support plans, and report on the progress of the individual's plan
• Provide careful and accurate observation of individuals supported, completing shift reports per shift
• Encourage and assist clients to participate in social, educational, community and recreational activities to enhance their experience and increase quality of life
• Take an active role in ensuring the home and residential home remains clean, tidy, and safe for all individuals

Behaviour Clinician at ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development (2021-01 – 2022-02)

• Designing programs and maintaining the graphing system, 'Catalyst,' and maintaining 'Meditech,' for clinical charting
• Completing initial assessments, service summaries, progress notes, SOAP notes, observational data, and checklists
• Writing brief behaviour intervention plans, and developing treatment goals under the direction of the clinical supervisors
• Implementing interventions in areas of communication, behaviour reduction programs, self-regulation, daily living skills, social skills, and play and leisure skills
• Developing and delivering both individualized and group interventions (e.g., 1:1's, dyads, and groups sessions)
• Developing data collection systems to track A-B-C's, probes, frequency, and duration data
• Participating in intake, family service plans, and in in-depth service planning assessments
• Proving support and training in therapy sessions to program assistants under the direction of the clinical supervisors
• Making service package recommendations to children and families based on progress goals and next steps
• Providing behaviour-analytic services through Autism Service Packages: behaviour intervention, speech and language/communication and social skills

Behaviour Intervention Specialist at Safe Management Group Inc. (2019-10 – 2020-03)

• Implementing BSPs, SAPs, and behaviour strategies using applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and completing the appropriate documentation (e.g., behaviour data, A-B-C data, shift summaries and checklists, medication records and incident reports)
• Ensuring the safety of all individuals when implementing required physical/mechanical restraints per SMG training
• Supporting activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, toileting, physical and recreational activities) while managing acute behavioural challenges, using least to most prompting and SMG training

Direct Support Professional / Residential Team Lead at Central West Specialized Developmental Services / S.T.A.T.E Program (2017-08 – 2022-10)

• Completing intake documents pre-admission, during admission and treatment, and upon discharge
• Supporting individuals with acute behavioural challenges using ABA intervention programs and approved restraints
• Implementing picture exchange systems as a communication tool and for visual activities schedules
• Participating in functional analysis, BSPs, and SAPs for all individuals residing within the home
• Recording accurate behavioural data (e.g., A-B-C charts, frequency and duration, partial interval recording, etc.)
• Facilitating recreational activities while communicating behavioural observations, interactions, and clients' responses
• Training and orientating new staff, students, and/or relief staff of the program
• Ordering, and administering medication following training and best practices
• Writing reports for admission and discharge, such as monthly updates and STATE stay summary report
• Maintaining knowledge and skills in the field of ABA and as a DSW, through courses, trainings and recertifications
• Collaborating with the residential service managers, registered nurses, and behaviour therapists as required
• Volunteering in organizational committees: social committee, values committee, and diversity and inclusion committee through social events, advocacy for positive change and inclusion center-wide

Advisory Board Member at Milton Accessibility Advisory Committee (2023-03 – Present)

• Reviewing site plans and drawings for public and private buildings in Milton to ensure they are accessible for all persons
• Advising municipal council and staff to consider accessible infrastructure, and inclusive public service designs
• Contributed to accessibility reviews for capital development projects, including transit stops, recreational facilities, and public buildings
• Advocated for universal design principles and represented community accessibility concerns in policy consultations

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst – Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (2026-04)

Master of Applied Disability Studies in Applied Behaviour Analysis - Verified BACB Course Sequence – Brock University (2021-09 – 2024-04)

Post-Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Science Technology (Honours) - Focus in: Developmental Disabilities, Dual Diagnosis, Autism, and ABA – Humber College (2020-03 – 2020-09)

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Sociology (Honours) - Focus in: Sociology, Health and Aging, and Social Work – McMaster University (2012-09 – 2016-04)