Jennifer Strauss, M.S., Bcba Email & Phone Number

Sherman Oaks

. Oversees WWA’s clinical operations including the development and implementation of clinical protocols. Oversees all clinical aspects of school and home services. Oversees all supervisor training of Program Managers and BCBA staff ensuring that WWA’s treatment model aligns with both evidenced-based and best practices. Assists in the development and delivery of clinical trainings to staff

Encino, California

• Collaboration with Executive Director and Senior Level Administrative positions including: BCBA Services Director, Director of Clinical Development, Director of Human Resources, Scheduling Coordinator, Insurance Administrator, and Billing Coordinator on a daily basis• Responsible for program development and evaluation/monitoring of the quality of those services (focus on LAUSD, AST, 3-Tier Insurance Model)• Overseeing LAUSD clientele for agency via collaboration with Case Supervisors (BIDs) and District personnel to maintain high quality services across all school based clients• Mentor Program Managers who are working toward BCBA certification by providing Supervision • Provide New Hire Training / Staff Development on an as needed basis: Clinical (ABA), Administrative (Welligent + NPA/Central Reach), and agency policies and procedures• Assist in the development of Scheduling protocols and procedures• Conduct Intakes for new families/clients

Encino

• Carry a caseload of an average of 120 billable hours per month of a caseload consisting of LAUSD (BID), Insurance, Regional Center (Behavior, AST, IHPE) • Design and implement individualized ABA, Discrete Trial, Adaptive Skills, Early Intervention, and Parent Education programs dependent on child’s needs• Develop annual goals dependent on client’s behavioral excesses and deficiencies• Collect/analyze data and write quarterly, bi-yearly, and annual reports on clients’ progress• Provided support and training to new staff in the principles of ABA• Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings at school district level to present reports on progress and communicate with child’s educational team.• Conduct functional behavioral assessments of new clients using the VB-MAPP, PDDBI and Vineland measures

Encino

• Provided extensive initial training within the clinic setting• Continued to oversee staff training and provided continuing staff support within the home, school, and community settings in areas of DTT technique, data collection, and ABA based / behavior intervention strategies• Trained in ABA, PECS and TEACHH programs, and Pivotal Response Training.• Conducted individualized field training for clinical staff to improve upon their implementation of the aforementioned areas • Additionally developed and held supplemental trainings and workshops for Junior and Senior behavior instructors for continued professional development.

Encino

• Conducted individualized field training for behavior support provider / BII staff to improve upon their implementation of DTT and support of clients in schools and homes.• Designed and implemented performance appraisals for behavioral staff quarterly feedbacks and annual reviews.• Conducted individualized field training for clinical staff to improve upon their implementation of the aforementioned areas • Additionally developed and held supplemental trainings and workshops for Junior and Senior behavior instructors for continued professional development.

Encino

• Provided consultation to parents and families in order to facilitate carryover of acquisition programs and behavioral interventions to promote skill generalization• Coordinated and hosted initial intake assessment meetings with new families • Discussed available services with prospective families and serve as a liaison between various funding sources• Developed skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans based on assessment results• Assisted in Staff Scheduling to ensure RBTs skill sets are matched to individual client needs • Ensured program directives from clinical team are implemented accurately and timely

Encino

• Implemented one-on-one home, school, and community setting teaching settings using Applied Behavior Analysis and DTT methodology• Responsible for data collection, interpretation, and program book maintenance• Responsible for monitoring and promoting rates of acquisition of new concepts/goals for clients programs and making programming recommendations to Case Supervisors• Write monthly progress reports and submit to Case Supervisor and Clinical Director • Assisted Case Supervisors in Parent Training and Teacher Education protocols• Maintained constant communication with team members, supervisors, and family• Conducted ongoing training for Junior DTT instructors and development in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis

Encino

• Utilized the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with children in a home, school, or community based setting• Provided emotional and educational support to the families and children diagnosed, or with a potential diagnosis, on the Autism Spectrum• Taught age appropriate communication, self-help skills, academics, play skills, social interaction, and community behavior• Monitored and promoted clients' acquisition of new material, collected data daily, and interacted with parents and/or teacher on a regular basis

Masters, Applied Behavioral Analysis

Earned Masters degree In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and completed coursework to allow me to sit for BCBA exam.

Bachelors, Psychology

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