Audrey Ervin
Avondale
Summary
Caring and compassionate Lead Behavior Technician with seven years experience in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs in order to achieve greater functional skills and independence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
09.2023 - Current
- Created weekly curriculums in conjunction with daily schedules to aid clients with building consistent routines.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress within home and clinic based sessions.
- Adapted therapy materials and stimuli as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Assisted Behavior Analysts with writing reports, creating and updating goals and programs in a database system.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Advanced Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors and increase behavior reduction by 80%.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors daily through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Utilized different mediums such as Catalyst, Data Finch and Twyll to accurately document data for DI based assessments.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
Respite and Habilitation Provider
Ideal Care
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Supervised and assisted clients with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
- Built and maintained rapport with clientele ranging from adolescents to adults and respective family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Picker & Packer
Amazon
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Verified proper labeling and identification on all orders before shipment.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Used RF scanners to track orders and verify 100% accuracy.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Remained top 10% of Pickers to pull 500 or more products per quarter.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Estrella Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
2014
Skills
- Goal Attainment
- Client Relationship Development
- Behavior Treatment Planning
- Data Collection
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- BCAT - Board Certified Autism Technician
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Article 9 Certified
Timeline
Lead Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
09.2023 - Current
Advanced Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
11.2019 - 09.2023
Respite and Habilitation Provider
Ideal Care
09.2016 - 03.2021
Picker & Packer
Amazon
10.2015 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- BCAT - Board Certified Autism Technician
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Article 9 Certified
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Estrella Mountain Community College
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