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
