Brittany Newcomer
Bruce and Melinda Rice
Lafayette,IN
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
I am an individual with a passion for helping individuals with a range of different abilities through using my documentation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and have a goal to facilitate the best care possible for anyone whom I am responsible.
Work History
Program Coordinator
1 Year 1 Month- Maintained staffing ratios through monthly scheduling, weekly team meetings, daily staffing lists, and real-time staffing adjustments.
- Worked with three assigned unit teams to relay information efficiently and effectively through documented check-ins, team meetings, and interactions on the unit.
- Planned engaging activities for students with the help of the program managers of each unit.
- Was responsible for maintaining staffing ratios through monthly scheduling, weekly team meetings, daily staffing lists, and in the moment staffing moves.
- Managed on-call duties including maintaining staffing ratios, accepting notifications of critical incidents, and responding in-person as needed.
- Held staff accountable to follow policy and procedures by ensuring they were aware of any policy and/or procedural changes and utilizing team meetings, individual check-ins, and progressive levels of corrective action to document these steps.
- Managed yearly budget to procure clothing, recreation items, food, durable goods, and other supplies, ensuring unit needs were met.
- Assisted with new hire onboarding process and debriefing while in shadow status.
- Maintained documentation for a variety of items related to staff, student, and departmental needs.
Respite Care Provider
1 Month- Participate in direct care of a teenage client ensuring their health and safety are prioritized.
- Assist with working on daily living skills such as toothbrushing, dressing, and picking up toys.
- Work directly with the family to assist with scheduling and transporting the client to appointments and care services.
- Plan entertaining activities that help with enrichment and create a source of joy for the client.
- Monitor client progress, documenting changes and reporting concerns to appropriate team members.
Respite Care Provider
8 Years 1 Month- Established good rapport and trust with individuals and their social support team.
- Advocated for clients in social and medical situations.
- Interacted with clients from a variety of backgrounds including individuals with behavioral challenges, dementia, and developmental disabilities.
- Improved my social and professional skills through yearly ethical and procedural training and practice.
Registered Behavior Technician Trainer
1 Year 2 Months- Supervised trainees as they took on more responsibility with clients while prioritizing client safety and accurate programming implementation.
- Demonstrated to trainees how to appropriately execute programming and maintain client dignity.
- Taught trainees basic terminology required to pass the RBT exam.
- Assisted supervisors with program development by providing feedback on execution of existing programs and sharing observations of areas where clients could benefit from new programming.
- Supported supervisors with program development by providing feedback on execution of existing programs and sharing observations of areas where clients could benefit from new programming.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
1 Year- Displayed proficient knowledge of applied behavioral analysis and completed the RBT certification process.
- Successfully implemented behavior intervention plans.
- Supported clients through their individual learning plans and successfully prepared them to transition to their next environment.
- Carefully tracked data through an app and on paper to provide accurate information to supervisors and insurance.
- Guided clients through individual learning plans, facilitating successful transitions to new environments.
Case Manager
7 Months- Developed understanding of diverse consumer needs and identified helpful resources in local community.
- Maintained an average caseload of 42 individuals in Hendricks Co. and Marion Co., Indiana.
- Enhanced knowledge of roles and providers serving waiver recipients by collaborating with team members across various companies.
- Improved ability to advocate for consumers and their families with a professional presence.
- Increased knowledge of roles and providers who serve waiver recipients by interacting with team members from various companies and roles.
- Learned to prepare outlines, organize, and lead team meetings in both virtual and in-person formats.
Life Skills Specialist
8 Months- Collaborated within a team-based environment to enhance communication and care coordination among service providers.
- Built an understanding of the impact of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and intellectual disability on individuals ranging from age 14 to 63.
- Became proficient in administering and updating assessments and consumer information such as the Functional Needs Assessment, Indiana CANS and ANSA, and Treatment Plans.
- Managed scheduling and documentation of weekly services through effective use of online and paper formats.
- Engaged with consumers across diverse settings, including in-office, community, and home visits, to ensure tailored support.
ABA Therapy Internship
4 Months- Acquired knowledge of ABA therapy processes and the needs of the populations served.
- Observed client/therapist interactions and assessed appropriate client care practices.
- Prepared and presented questions and observations present to staff working at the facility including RBTs, BCBAs, OTs, PTs, and an SLP.
- Learned about the processes and function of ABA therapy and the population that it assists.
Tutor
5 Months- Guided students in enhancing study skills by sharing personal experiences and assessing strategies to boost course performance.
- Assisted students with diverse learning styles by tailoring support to individual needs.
- Utilized applications like Zoom to facilitate engaging interactions with students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Skills
Healthcare coordination
Developmental disabilities expertise
Autism support
Documentation and recordkeeping
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Compassionate caregiving
Recreational activity planning
Certification
- CPR April 2025 to April 2027
- Crisis Prevention Intervention June 2024 to June 2025
- RBT Certification February 2023 to February 2025
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Bruce and Melinda Rice
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Program Coordinator
TC Harris School
04.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Registered Behavior Technician Trainer
Lighthouse Autism Center
01.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Lighthouse Autism Center
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Case Manager
The Columbus Organization
03.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Life Skills Specialist
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
06.2021 - 02.2022Read More
ABA Therapy Internship
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
01.2021 - 05.2021Read More
Tutor
Indiana University at Kokomo
07.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Respite Care Provider
Forte Residential Inc
05.2018 - 06.2026Read More
Indiana University At Kokomo
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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