Camilla Abrahams
Torrance,CA
Summary
Experienced Case Manager specializing in career planning and vocational skill development. Knowledgeable about available program resources and current market conditions. Organized multitasker with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Therapist
Star View Adolescent Center
Torrance, California
04.2018 - Current
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to ensure optimal results.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized rehabilitation programs.
- Maintained safe environment for 44 patient with continuous safety checks.
- Enhanced patient mobility through utilization of targeted therapeutic exercises and interventions.
Youth Counselor
Star View Adolescent Center
Torrance, CA
07.2013 - 03.2018
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
Contract Behaviorist
Special Needs Resource Group
Santa Monica, CA
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Improved client behavioral outcomes by implementing evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Collected and analyzed data on client progress, adjusting interventions as needed for optimal results.
- Presented at conferences and workshops on best practices in applied behavior analysis, raising awareness of effective treatments within field.
- Served as mentor to new Behaviorists, providing guidance and resources for professional development.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and promoting engagement in therapeutic activities.
- Facilitated social skills groups, improving clients'' communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ensured ethical and professional conduct in all aspects of practice, maintaining compliance with industry standards and guidelines.
- Consulted with schools to develop classroom accommodations that supported student success while managing challenging behaviors.
- Served as mentor to new Behaviorists, providing guidance and resources for professional development.
- Collaborated with families to generalize learned skills across home and community settings, fostering long-term success.
- Utilized technology to streamline data collection and analysis processes, increasing efficiency in tracking client progress.
- Developed individualized behavior plans for clients, resulting in increased adaptive skills and reduced maladaptive behaviors.
- Implemented crisis prevention strategies, reducing instances of aggressive or self-injurious behaviors among clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive treatment for clients'' behavioral needs.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Established productive relationships with local resources providers such as therapists or educators; these connections led directly towards improved client outcomes.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
Behavior Interventionist
Step By Step Childhood Development
Santa Monica, CA
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
Behavior Specialist
The Help Group
Los Angeles, CA
02.2006 - 08.2011
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Evaluated effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, effective treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Implemented data collection systems for monitoring student progress toward behavioral goals, providing regular updates to stakeholders on achievements made over time.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Developed social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Worked closely with school administrators to address systemic issues contributing to problem behaviors within school setting.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Enhanced teacher-student relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA03.2002
Skills
- Patient Treatment
- Active Listening
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Therapeutic Services
- Case Management
- Support Daily Living Needs
- Patient Safety
- Time Management
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Behavioral Health
- Crisis Communication
Certification
Certified Wellness Coach II
Identification Number: EE71F556F1
State of California, Department of Health care Access and Information, 2024
Certified California Food Handler
Identification Number: FSP299716
ANSI National Accreditation Board , 2024
Certificate: Project Management
Identification Number: 4MFCJHVR5CRA
Google, 2023
Timeline
Rehabilitation Therapist
Star View Adolescent Center
04.2018 - Current
Youth Counselor
Star View Adolescent Center
07.2013 - 03.2018
Contract Behaviorist
Special Needs Resource Group
01.2013 - 08.2013
Behavior Interventionist
Step By Step Childhood Development
03.2012 - 01.2013
Behavior Specialist
The Help Group
02.2006 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Public Administration
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University - Dominguez Hills