Amber Laird Email and Phone Number

•Member of the Executive Leadership Team to collaborate in making decisions regarding the direction of the department, staff development, Supervision and continuing education assignments (Whiteboard Assignments)•Development of policies, processes, guidelines, evaluations and other miscellaneous materials for Individual and Group Supervision for those pursuing board certification and licensure•Remotely provided Supervision for those pursuing board certification and licensure •Created and posted weekly online continuing education assignments for Melmed Center’s Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)•Graded and submitted weekly Whiteboard Assignment results •Audited materials for Supervision and Whiteboard•Assisted with development of telehealth materials for the ABA Department staff

•Member of the Executive Leadership Team to assist in making decisions regarding the direction of the department, staff development, case management, assess clinical services and hiring needs •Reported and monitored referral capacity for in-home services, staff cancellations, client cancellations, make-up sessions, etc.•Worked closely with Executive Team to ensure Melmed Center policies and procedures were being implemented efficiently and accurately•Developed policies, processes, guidelines, evaluations and other miscellaneous materials for the In-Home Department and Supervision Group •Trained and monitored the performance of all BCBAs in their respective clinical and administrative duties•Performed evaluations for the BCBAs•Developed appropriate courses of action and provided solutions for clinical and administrative issues regarding BCBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and/or client services•Provided Supervision for those pursuing board certification and licensure •Conducted intakes for new clients and employee interviews•Advanced and delivered staff trainings•Managed caseloads (as needed)•Reviewed and signed off on clinical reports for funding sources•Maintained a working knowledge of advances in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and Leadership

•Assisted in the creation of systems, processes and guidelines for the ABA Dept•Developed and executed leadership of the Supervision Program •Member of the Executive Leadership Team•Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), Adaptive Assessments and Developmental/Curriculum Assessments•Wrote treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, behavioral protocols and procedures as needed for each case and collectively for the home ABA Department•Designed and monitored behavioral treatment programs for individuals and their families•Conducted and lead individual or team meetings for staff and families as appropriate•Analyzed data and implemented data-driven programmatic changes•Provided supervision, training and support for behavioral technicians

•Supervise and train Clinical Supervisors and Assistant Clinical Supervisors in their role with management of over 25 home-based Early Intervention clients•Lead clinical supervisor in the development of the Behavior Analyst Supervision Department; includes skill development, providing direct supervision, leading group supervision, and monitoring progress for those pursuing National Board Certification. Also involves, creating tracking logs and curriculum, being current with all BACB regulations and ethical guidelines, facilitating meetings, generating meeting agendas, and being point of contact for supervision related tasks and info•Manage 25+ home-based Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention cases; includes conducting Functional Behavioral and Developmental Assessments, designing lessons and behavior plans, analyzing data, making executive decisions regarding the direction of each program, providing behavioral/instructional oversight to field staff, writing and reviewing reports, collaborating with other professional team members for the client’s coordination of care, and running Parent Education•Assist the organization with systems development and collaboration between clinical supervisors•Creating and maintaining client schedules and meeting schedules •Carry out staff training for AZA habilitators•Perform presentations for in-house staff, school staff and parents

•Supervised and provided training to therapists with the use of ABA methodologies (PRT, DTT, PBS, VB, Incidental Teaching)•Coached and supported parents/families/caregivers through parent education•Provided school consultation to assist and assure positive behavior supports were being implemented, IEP goals were well written and targeted, data was collected and reliable, and the team and clients were satisfied (member of school consultation division)•Interfaced with school staff, parents/caretakers, regional center coordinators, school district management and other related professionals to consult on case related issues, problem solve client concerns, and review progress and performance of clients and staff•Conducted functional behavioral assessments and developmental assessments•Delegated, reviewed, and approved therapist program development assignments (e.g., data sheets, session agendas, visual supports)•Analyzed data to make programming decisions for both home and school programs•Wrote quarterly and final reports in addition to IEP goals and progress updates•Created and managed 10+ therapist’s schedules and client contracts

•Utilized ABA methodologies to provide direct intervention to children with Autism and related disorders in the home, classroom, and community settings•Monitored child progress on a daily basis by recording data throughout each session, completed administrative requirements including entering time, session notes, writing reports, and creating visual supports •Worked closely with supervisor, parents and school staff to fulfill parent education, consultation, and to maintain and/or update child’s program

•Utilized ABA methodologies to provide direct intervention to children with Autism and related disorders in the home, classroom, and community settings•Monitored child progress on a daily basis by recording data throughout each session, completed administrative requirements including entering time, session notes, writing reports, and creating visual supports •Worked closely with supervisor, parents and school staff to fulfill parent education, consultation, and to maintain and/or update child’s program

•Facilitated student learning through small and large groups, individual as needed•Designed and implemented creative, standard-based, and curriculum developed lesson plans for twenty students •Communicated with parents about their children’s needs and progress on a regular basis•Collaborated with the first grade team, resource teacher, PACE teacher and other faculty and staff to discuss lessons, plans, assessments, student’s progress, goals and expectations for ourselves and students•Attended the Conference for Arizona Kindergarten & First Grade Teachers