Laura Di Janni
Blakeslee
Summary
Talented Licensed Behavior Specialist with positive approach to improving clients' behavior in different settings. Dedicated professional always ready to promote patient dignity and normalization of different conditions. Organized and proactive with great leadership skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Behavior Specialist
Mission Autism Clinics
02.2021 - Current
- Provide Assessment, consultation and supervision services for clients and families, as well as support and supervision for your clinical team members
- Implement initial and ongoing training for Behavior Technicians as well as provide coverage for direct therapy sessions for callouts and PTO.
Behavior Specialist
Reaching Beyond Limits
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Follow individualized treatment plans designated to target specific behaviors or concerns
- One-on-one behavioral interventions
- Behavioral management and behavioral modification techniques
- Advise the treatment team on appropriate clinical approaches tailored to a child's individual strengths and complex needs
- Employee performance reviews
- Disciplinary action
- Supervision of TSS
- Develop treatment plans and goals
- Individualized and family counseling.
Behavioral Specialist/Mobile Therapist
Evergreen Behavioral Interventions for Children
11.2015 - 04.2019
- Follow individualized treatment plans designated to target specific behaviors or concerns
- One-on-one behavioral interventions
- Behavioral management and behavioral modification techniques
- Advise the treatment team on appropriate clinical approaches tailored to a child's individual strengths and complex needs
- Employee performance reviews
- Disciplinary action
- Supervision of TSS
- Develop treatment plans and goals
- Individualized and family counseling.
Assistant Supervisor
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health-Pocono Programs and Services
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Care for MR/MH individuals; assist in daily needs and living, assist with doctor appointments, monthly paperwork, audits, administer medication, help individuals maintain overall wellness, manage staff, write ups, employee performance reviews, licensing preparations
Program Specialist
Avenues
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Care for MR/MH clients
- Assist with meal preparation and toileting
- Arts and crafts
- Take into community
- Implement individualized goals
- Communicate with staff/family of homes
- Administer meds
- Help individuals maintain overall wellness.
Direct Support Professional
Community Services Group
12.2010 - 04.2014
- Care for MR/MH individuals; assist in daily needs and living, assist with doctor appointments, monthly paperwork, audits, administer medication, help individuals maintain overall wellness
Residential Program Worker
RedCo Group
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Transferred residents from beds to wheelchairs or motorized vehicles, using effective lifting skills.
- Scheduled physician and therapeutic appointments for residents, transporting and accompanying to each visit.
- Communicated instructions in personal hygiene and care to individuals to promote self-reliance.
- Responded to incidents by following company policies and submitting appropriate reports to supervisor.
- Reacted quickly and calmly in all emergency situations, adhering to all safety procedures and policies.
- Inspected resident rooms for adherence with facility policies and issued correction for non-compliance.
- Facilitated experiential programs, day-trips and activities to advance social skills and reward good behavior.
- Attended meetings to review files and implement action plans to meet individual needs of residents.
- Observed residents for unusual behavior and investigated causes to restore well-being.
- Administered medication to residents under direction of medical professionals to encourage wellness.
- Drafted incident reports and contacted local authorities for support and assistance in crisis situations.
- Interacted with residents to provide assistance, individualized attention and cultivate personal growth.
- Assisted residents with cleaning and meal preparation to instill life skills.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
Residential Program Supervisor
RedCo Group
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Care for MR/MH individuals; assist in daily needs and living, assist with doctor appointments, oversee staff, monthly paperwork, audits, administer medication, help individuals maintain overall wellness
Photo Center Specialist
Wal-Mart
06.2004 - 02.2006
- Assisted customers in locating products, processing and developing photographs, assisted in sales, maintenance on machines, and inventory of items
Shift Leader
Hollywood Video
02.2004 - 06.2004
- Stocking shelves, bookkeeping of cash funds, leadership over others, trained new employees, open/close store.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.2023
MS in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2018
MS in Multidisciplinary Human Services in Social and Community Services -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2013
Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2011
Associate's degree in Health Care Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2009
Diploma -
Voorhees High School
Glen Gardner, NJ01.2002
Skills
- CPR Certified Adult/Child/Infant
- Microsoft Office
- Developmental Disabilities
- Treatment Plans
- Positive Reinforcement
- Data Collection
- Behavioral Analysis
- Assessment Administration
- Case management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Autism Experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Intervention
Certification
Behavior Specialist License, 12/01/20, 12/01/22
Additional Information
Special Skills CPR certified, Basic First Aid certified, Microsoft Office, PC operation
Timeline
Licensed Behavior Specialist
Mission Autism Clinics
02.2021 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Reaching Beyond Limits
04.2019 - 02.2021
Behavioral Specialist/Mobile Therapist
Evergreen Behavioral Interventions for Children
11.2015 - 04.2019
Assistant Supervisor
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health-Pocono Programs and Services
08.2014 - 06.2016
Program Specialist
Avenues
12.2013 - 07.2014
Direct Support Professional
Community Services Group
12.2010 - 04.2014
Residential Program Supervisor
RedCo Group
02.2008 - 11.2008
Residential Program Worker
RedCo Group
05.2006 - 11.2009
Photo Center Specialist
Wal-Mart
06.2004 - 02.2006
Shift Leader
Hollywood Video
02.2004 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Scranton
MS in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Capella University
MS in Multidisciplinary Human Services in Social and Community Services -
Capella University
Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration -
University of Phoenix
Associate's degree in Health Care Administration -
University of Phoenix
Diploma -
Voorhees High School
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