Christopher Rapelye Email & Phone Number

-Member of the leadership team at the facility, attending weekly meetings updating family members, funding sources, and other stakeholders on progress made and the current level of problem behavior.-Provided person-centered care for individuals ages 24-93 with Traumatic Brain Injury exhibiting a range of problem behaviors and skill deficits. Designed interventions and behavior plans to assist participants in reaching individualized goals utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.-Spearheaded the Advanced Behavioral Services program at a primarily medical rehabilitation facility to equip staff with interventions to use for challenging behavior. Conducted local ABA meetings and trainings discussing data, current interventions, problem solving ideas, and clinical training.-Trained over 100 staff in nonviolent crisis intervention with advanced physical skills.

-Designed, evaluated, and implemented behavioral interventions to reduce problem behavior and increase skill acquisition.-Supervised ABA Masters students and provided training on behavior analytic principles. Conducted weekly trainings regarding clinical cases.-Developed and presented CEU trainings on the Interview Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA).

Provided training on behavioral interventions and provided direct supervision for RBTs.Developed, monitored, and made changes to Behavior Intervention Plans and client programming.Communicated with and provided trainings for families.

Southborough, Massachusetts, United States

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvided direct care services in both school and residential settings and implemented academic, behavioral, leisure, and vocational IEP objectives.Monitored performance and provided feedback for a team of 30 staff, and developed staff and student schedules to prioritize safety as well as completion of academic and behavioral objectives. Maintained staff and student safety in a residential setting with problem solving in high pressure situations. ADULT SERVICES- Leisure LeadWorked with individuals aged 22-50 with developmental disabilities, focusing on developing vocational skills, maintaining skills related to activities of daily living, and developing leisure skills. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES- Case ManagerWorked with low to high functioning individuals aged 9-22 years old, focusing on toileting skills, communication, vocational skills, and social skills.Oversaw IEP progress, clinical programming, and maintained academic materials for a case student; served as primary advocate for student progress.STAFF INTENSIVE UNIT- Clinical Assessment LeadWorked with individuals aged 15-22 with severe problem behavior. Authored, implemented, and graphed data for behavioral assessments and interventions designed to decrease problem behavior and increase appropriate behavior.Lead weekly meetings with clinical directors to discuss progress or changes to clinical programming.Trained staff on implementation of assessments and skill building procedures.

Master Of Science - Ms, Applied Behavior Analysis

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminology