DELICIA GONZALES
Carlisle
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with 12+ years in developmental, behavioral, and mental health support. Skilled Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) proficient in personalized behavior intervention plans, data collection, and crisis management. Demonstrated success in promoting independence, emotional regulation, and daily living skills in residential settings. Dedicated to creating a safe, therapeutic environment through interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic, person-centered care. CPR and CPI certified with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and trauma-informed care practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Support Staff
New Visions Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Ensured medication compliance by administering prescribed medications in accordance with established guidelines.
- Fostered an inclusive living environment that celebrated diversity through culturally sensitive practices.
- Ensured the timely completion of all required documentation, including incident reports, progress notes, and service logs.
- Assisted residents in achieving personal goals, supporting them through various life challenges and transitions.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, odd, etc.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed, utilizing de-escalation techniques and collaborating with appropriate resources for resolution.
Registered Behavior Technician
BTI Group LLC
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Completes required documentation in the form of service notes for each session with clients.
- Records extensive data collection in order to implement behavior plans developed by the BCBA or BCaBA.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Follow all protocols for each program, or designed intervention for each individual client whom services are provided.
Behavior Technician
NHS Autism School
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided direct care to improve behaviors and devise specialized propositions to establish stability to accommodate each child's needs based on behaviors observed.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Completed daily documentation for every incident observed and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Direct Support Professional
Skills Of Central Pennsylvania Inc.
06.2009 - 01.2014
- Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed and developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Education
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
The Art Institute Of New York City
New York, NYSkills
- Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in-home, center, and community-based environments
- Progress assessment of individualized treatment plans
- Able to adapt to different environments, client behaviors, and other dynamics to best serve client needs
- Experienced in implementing Discrete Trial Teaching/Intensive Teaching, VB-MAPP/PEAK, trained in Safety Crisis Management, ASL (basic)
- Maintaining confidentiality while managing multiple tasks
- Utilize applied behavior analysis techniques to govern positive and appropriate behavior while working with children with Autism
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Safety Crisis Management
American Sign Language
Basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) with the ability to communicate effectively at a conversational level. Comfortable using ASL to support clients with hearing impairments or communication challenges in both individual and group settings who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Timeline
Residential Support Staff
New Visions Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
BTI Group LLC
06.2016 - 01.2024
Behavior Technician
NHS Autism School
01.2014 - 06.2016
Direct Support Professional
Skills Of Central Pennsylvania Inc.
06.2009 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
The Art Institute Of New York City
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