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Cindy Salgado

Phelan

Summary

Behavioral health professional equipped with comprehensive background in behavior analysis and intervention. Skilled in developing and implementing effective behavior modification programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clients' outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Technician

Amergis
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.

Behavioral Interventionist

Pivotal Curve Health
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
  • Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
  • Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.

Behavior Interventionist

Applied Behavior Autism Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the 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.

Behavioral Therapist

Brights Future Academy
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Collaborated with behavior analysts to diagnose problem behaviors and create detailed plan of treatment and maintenance for clients.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information concerning social history, treatment and other pertinent information.
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
  • Designed and implemented scientifically researched and evidence-based interventions.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.

Behavioral Therapist

Dream Big Children Center
11.2016 - 10.2018
  • Taught and helped children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living healthy lifestyles.
  • Directed at-home therapy exercising drills to invoke children to develop math, verbal and writing skills.
  • Designed and implemented scientifically researched and evidence-based interventions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Designed, developed and updated specific social or communication programming for individual clients according to presenting needs.
  • Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
  • Provided direct client care and group treatment while utilizing combinations of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.

Behavioral Therapist

Behavioral Autism Therapies
11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assist with parent consultations in order to teach and transfer ABA skills to parents.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, parents and other therapist on case to create the best program possible to help with clients to increase their quality of life.
  • Build and maintain a relationship with families and clients.
  • Maintain accurate data and submit daily notes and records.
  • Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Platt College
Ontario, CA

Bachelor of Science - Health Management And Clinical Assistance

Platt College-Ontario
Ontario, CA

Skills

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Daily Living Skill Development
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Computer Skills
  • Tracking Client Progress
  • Social Skill Development
  • Evidence-Based Interventions
  • Prompting and fading strategies
  • Social skills development
  • Behavior management
  • Discrete trial teaching
  • Individualized education plans

Certification

  • Childhood Trauma: Institute of Child Psychology ;2025 March
  • Intergenerational Trauma for Caregivers: Institute of Child Psychology; 2025 March
  • Raced-Based Traumatic Stress: Institute of Child Psychology; 2025 March
  • Childhood Anger: Institute of Child Psychology;2025 March

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Amergis
09.2023 - Current

Behavioral Interventionist

Pivotal Curve Health
08.2023 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Applied Behavior Autism Center
04.2023 - 06.2023

Behavioral Therapist

Brights Future Academy
04.2019 - 10.2019

Behavioral Therapist

Dream Big Children Center
11.2016 - 10.2018

Behavioral Therapist

Behavioral Autism Therapies
11.2015 - 10.2016

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Platt College

Bachelor of Science - Health Management And Clinical Assistance

Platt College-Ontario

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