Madison Cook
Gas City
Summary
Dedicated Registered Behavioral Therapist at Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center, skilled in applied behavior analysis and active listening. Successfully enhanced client outcomes through tailored educational materials and effective family collaboration. Committed to fostering positive environments that promote social skills development and emotional well-being for children with ASD.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Marion
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored client progress by collecting data on target behaviors and graphing results for review.
- Encouraged positive parent-child interactions through modeling effective techniques during therapy sessions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' behavioral, emotional, and cognitive functioning.
- Created positive learning environments that encouraged exploration, play, and discovery of new concepts.
- Assisted in designing educational materials tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
- Provided crisis management when necessary during therapy sessions or other settings.
- Completed regular supervision meetings with supervisor to ensure adherence to ethical standards.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies for individuals with ASD to improve language, social skills, self-help skills, and academic performance.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress towards treatment goals in electronic health records system.
- Tracked client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports and creating and adjusting behavior management plans.
- Maintained strict confidentiality concerning client's mental and medical diagnosis and other confidential personal matters.
- Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
School Social Worker
Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School
Alexandra
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Advised teachers on strategies for working with difficult students or those exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Created a positive school climate by providing support to staff members and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Participated in home visits to assess family dynamics and provide guidance on parenting techniques.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss current events affecting the school community.
- Maintained confidential records regarding student assessments, evaluations, goals achieved and not achieved.
- Educated faculty members about legal requirements concerning student privacy rights.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between peers when needed.
- Served as an advocate for students who are victims of neglect or abuse.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members and by reviewing student records.
- Coordinated activities for at-risk youth aimed at promoting healthy life choices.
- Provided resources to families in need of assistance such as food banks or housing programs.
- Developed educational materials on mental health topics to be used in classrooms or during parent conferences.
Home Based Caseworker
Seeds Of Life Home Base
Indianapolis
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Home Based Family Caseworker
Ireland Home Based Services
Indianapolis
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained a high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with the court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring and crisis intervention.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Resident Assistant
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs.
- Attended, participated and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Counseled peers on career, academic and personal concerns.
- Led by example through mature behavior consistent with university regulations and rules.
- Mediated conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.
Education
B.S.W. -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2019
Skills
- Active Listening
- Mental Health Awareness
- Group Assistance
- Therapeutic Services
- Family Collaboration
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Applied behavior analysis
- Confidentiality practices
- Social skills development
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
01.2023 - Current
School Social Worker
Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School
02.2021 - 12.2022
Home Based Caseworker
Seeds Of Life Home Base
08.2020 - 02.2021
Home Based Family Caseworker
Ireland Home Based Services
08.2019 - 02.2020
Resident Assistant
Indiana Wesleyan University
07.2017 - 04.2018
B.S.W. -
Indiana Wesleyan University
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