Jazlyn Gross
Cambridge,ON
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioural Therapist
Boma Learning Centre
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced client progress implementing individualized intervention plans based on Applied Behaviour Analysis principles.
- Increased client independence by teaching essential self-help skills such as toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted clients in building emotional regulation skills through mindfulness practices and relaxation techniques.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Facilitated community outings for clients to practice social skills in real-world settings while fostering greater independence and confidence levels.
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Implemented behavioural intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavioural treatment plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Reduced challenging behaviours by applying appropriate behaviour interventions.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based language training techniques such as PECS and communication devices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2022
Skills
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Positive Reinforcement
- Observation
- Behavioral Intervention
- Data Collection
- Time management
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
Timeline
Behavioural Therapist
Boma Learning Centre
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Guelph