Perla Melendez

Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience supporting children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, developmental, and special needs in home, school, and community settings. Skilled in implementing behavioral strategies, teaching coping, communication, social, and daily living skills, collecting and maintaining accurate documentation, and fostering positive, inclusive environments that promote growth and independence. Committed to providing person-centered care, building strong relationships with clients and families, and supporting each individual's social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PSR) Worker - Saint Dominic Family Services

(2026-01)

• Provide one-on-one community-based psychiatric rehabilitation services to children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Support clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, independent living, and daily living skills.
• Plan and facilitate educational, recreational, and community-based activities to promote treatment goals and client independence.
• Collaborate with families, care managers, and multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress and coordinate care.
• Complete detailed progress notes and documentation while maintaining compliance with Medicaid and agency standards.

Behavior Technician - Proud Moments ABA - Manhattan, NY

(2025-10 - 2025-12)

• Provided one-on-one ABA therapy services to children in home and community settings
• Implemented treatment plans under BCBA supervision
• Collected and recorded behavioral data accurately
• Supported development of communication, social, and daily living skills

Behavior Technician - A & J Behavioral - Manhattan, NY

(2024-01 - 2025-08)

• Delivered 1:1 ABA therapy in home settings
• Collected session data using Catalyst
• Implemented behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision

Behavior Technician - Kids First - Bronx, NY

(2023-02 - 2023-09)

• Supported students in school settings with behavior goals
• Reinforced communication, daily living, and social skills
• Assisted teachers with classroom behavior strategies

ABA Assistant - McCarton Foundation - Bronx, NY

(2022-04 - 2023-02)

• Assisted with structured ABA programming for young children
• Maintained detailed session notes in Central Reach
• Supported developmental activities and behavior reduction plans

High School Equivalency - CUNY Prep (2014 - 2015)