Kiara Williams
Philadelphia
Summary
Responsible professional experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming.
.I have worked with children with disabilities and behavioral problems for more than 10 years. I am skilled in multiple areas in this field pertaining this position and I am passionate and love my job and what I do.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Marigold healthcare
Philadelphia
08.2024 - Current
- Intervention:Delivering one-on-one ABA therapy to children, typically with autism or related disorders, to reduce problematic behaviors and teach new skills.
- Data Collection and Reporting: Recording accurate, real-time data on behavior and progress during sessions, which is essential for assessing treatment effectiveness.
- Skill Development: Assisting children in building, strengthening, and practicing social skills, communication, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Implementing Treatment Plans: Executing behavioral interventions and strategies designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to address specific goals.
- Behavior Support and Safety:Implementing non-restraint behavior management plans to ensure the child’s safety and promote positive behavioral changes.
- Family/Caregiver Training: Coaching parents and caregivers in strategies to support the child's development at home.
- Documentation: Completing daily progress notes and maintaining accurate records.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Marigold healthcare
Philadelphia
01.2015 - Current
- Responsibilities
Home Health Aide
● Cook, Clean, Wash, and care for consumers.
● Pick up medicine and take to appointments.
Public Partnership, Philadelphia, PA December 2012- August 2019
Home Health Aide
● Cook, Clean, Wash, and care for consumers.
● Pick up medicine and take to appointments.
I provide aid to people who suffer from a variety of disabilities and across a wide range of tasks,I help individuals with IDD by providing them with safe living environments, helping them with daily tasks, and teaching them life skills. ... I help individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money and everyday life tasks. - Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community events.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional well-being regularly.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Before and After School Care Assistant
Boys and Girls Club
Clementon
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervised children during before and after school activities.
- Planned engaging educational and recreational programs for participants.
- Provided a safe environment for children through active monitoring.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
Child Care Worker I
Humanas
Philadelphia
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Supervised children's activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs for children.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and needs.
- responsible for planning, organising and overseeing community programmes designed to redress inequalities and facilitate the personal, social and emotional development of young people between the ages of 11-25
- Data Collection & Documentation:Recording precise data on patient progress, tracking behavioral improvements or regressions, and completing daily notes.
- Monitored behavior to promote positive social interactions among children.
- Provided one-on-one support to children with special needs or challenges.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors from children.
Education
Matin Luther King High Schoo
Philadelphia , PaSkills
- ABA therapy
- Behavior management
- Treatment planning
- Data collection
Certification
I completed all my DBHIDS trainings for the behavioral health technician positions at the job that I am at now and I’m up-to-date with my fingerprints and child abuse forms as well as my criminal background
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Marigold healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Before and After School Care Assistant
Boys and Girls Club
09.2020 - 02.2024
Child Care Worker I
Humanas
09.2017 - 01.2021
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Marigold healthcare
01.2015 - Current
Matin Luther King High Schoo