Stephanie NIkitopoulos
Clarksville
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Bayada Home Health
Waipahu
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed Functional Behavior Assessments to analyze behavioral patterns and determine intervention needs.
- Monitored progress of student objectives through data tracking.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Promoted positive interactions of children and teens with ADHD, autism, and oppositional defiance behavior.
- Respect the values, beliefs, and attitudes of clients and families.
Customer Service Representative
Social Security Adminstration
Kapolei
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Addressed inquiries concerning Social Security programs, including retirement, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and survivor's benefits.
- Responded to inquiries through various channels, delivering precise information on policies.
- Maintained clients' personal information and benefits status with accuracy.
- Resolved escalated customer issues, including disputes over benefit amounts, eligibility, and application errors.
- Assisting clients with understanding the appeals process when benefits are denied or reduced, and how to request a reconsideration or a hearing.
- Ensured compliance with SSA policies, regulations, and confidentiality standards in all services.
SED Paraprofessional/1:1 Aide, Teacher Assistant
The Deron School II
Montclair
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Worked collaboratively with other team members, including teachers, BCBAs, and administrators, to provide a cohesive and effective support system.
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals and improving their quality of life through daily support and guidance.
- Implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
- Collected and graphed data, as well as detailed notes on each child's progress and difficulties during each session, using ABA strategies.
Assistant Director/Floater
Helping Hands Childcare
West Orange
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Contributing to the development and implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum.
- Building positive relationships with parents and guardians.
- Handling administrative duties such as answering phones, filing documents, and managing databases.
- Ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and protocols, conducting safety drills, and training.
- Assisting in recruiting, hiring, and training staff, providing leadership, mentorship, and support to staff, conducting staff meetings, and providing feedback, creating staff.
Social Service Intern
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Montclair
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Synthesized data from diverse sources to guide decision-making.
- Evaluated risk factors linked to mental health challenges among clients.
- Advised individuals seeking assistance regarding eligibility criteria for social services programs.
- Provided direct case management services to clients including assessment of needs, development of action plans, referrals to appropriate agencies and programs, crisis intervention.
- Conducted home visits to assess living situations of clients and provided follow-up support when necessary.
- Worked with homeless who were dealing with mental/behavioral health disorders, alcohol/drug/sexual abuse.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Functional behavior assessment
- Data tracking
- Applied behavior analysis
- Individualized education plans
- Crisis intervention
- Client communication
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Case management
- Discrete trial training
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician- August 2024
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Bayada Home Health
08.2024 - 12.2024
Customer Service Representative
Social Security Adminstration
11.2021 - 03.2024
SED Paraprofessional/1:1 Aide, Teacher Assistant
The Deron School II
02.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Director/Floater
Helping Hands Childcare
01.2019 - 02.2019
Social Service Intern
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
09.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University
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