Behavior Specialist Consultant – Arc Human Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
January 2016 to Present
o Complete initial assessment to determine level of functioning and areas of distress within individual’s home and group home setting.
o Create formal plans of care (eg. behavioral service plans; bio-psychosocial plans; and restrictive
procedure plans) to assist with services provided as well as engagements that occur in the home and community.
o Facilitate trainings for the inter-agency group homes and teams, as well as those with other
organizations, These trainings are those on created plans as well as in identified areas of growth.
o Participate on multidisciplinary teams to have clinical discussions as a vehicle to problem solve
issues that may arise.
2007 to Present
o Preserved the integrity of the games of basketball and Lacrosse; and served as a model of sportsmanship
o Enforced frequently changing rules and mechanics to promote fairness in each contest, on both the high school and collegiate levels
o Ensured the safety of players, coaches, and other game personnel
April 2014 to January 2016
o Provide individual treatment to children and families via short-term psychotherapy; provide
families with psycho-education and facilitate life-skill development
o Assess family dynamics to identify sources of distress within family structures; partner and collaborate with families in the creation of service plans to address distress and unhealthy family
dynamics
o Prepare relevant reports for Juvenile Court to o Assist families in utilizing the Sanctuary Model and its concepts and serve as a referral source to
equip families with opportunities for long-term care
November 2011 to March 2014
o Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect; gathered and organized information to support Agency actions involving families
o Created service plans on behalf of families to serve as a guide for maintaining safe environments for children in residential settings
o Counseled and advised families to assist in constructing the most supportive environment for children; prepared cases and families for court proceedings
o Collaborated with relevant stakeholders to aid in the Agency decision-making process regarding the families we served
November 2011 to March 2014
o Advocate for families involved with County Children and Youth Agency, provided parent
education and support to secure the best possible care for children
o Provided therapeutic assistance to all family members via individual, couple, and family
counseling with the goal of creating independence from county agencies
o Partnered with families to create and enforce treatment plans; responsible for ongoing
documentation of therapeutic sessions including the maintenance of progress notes
o Participated on the Transdisciplinary Treatment Team by providing consultations to ensure the family’s need were at the forefront of decision-making
June 2011 to December 2011
o Executed specialized treatment plans for youth who were classified as behaviorally challenged
o Taught behavior modification skills and techniques to families and their supportive networks to manage problematic behaviors
o Prepared structure reports to document the progress of youth and to inform modifications to individual treatment plans
May 2011 to December 2011
o Participated in the construction of treatment, behavioral analysis, and crisis management plans
o Conducting training and procession sessions on the Child and Adolescents Needs and Strengths
Assessment (CANS)
o Directly participated in the behavioral management and de-escalation of residential clients
Education
Masters of Social Work in Social Work
December 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
May 2010
Certifications/Licenses
LSW
July 2016 to February 2019
Additional Information
LCSW estimated completion date for 8/2019