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Julia L. Balcer

Towson,MD

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Analyst

Blue Balloon ABA
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
  • Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.

Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Analyst

Attentive Behavior Care
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Developed and implemented ABA programming for clients within both home and private school settings
  • Provided ongoing parent and caregiver training for families as well as conducted a parent training workshop
  • Supervised and provided training to behavior interventionists and Registered Behavior Technicians, in individual and group sessions
  • Wrote progress reports for each client, presenting progress and areas of need via data and graphs

Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Analyst

Trellis Services, Inc.
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed programming for clinic and home-based instruction using components of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment Placement Program, Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised, and The Essentials for Living
  • Provided parent and caregiver training opportunities on utilizing principles of applied behavior analysis within both home and community settings
  • Supervised and provide ongoing training to behavior interventionists and Registered Behavior Technicians
  • Utilized evidenced based research methodologies to guide behavioral and instructional delivery model to clients

Social Skills Specialist

Trellis Services, Inc.
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Incorporated principles of applied behavior analysis into existing Social Thinking curriculum
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans utilizing modified curriculum, individualized for each group to address areas of need, in addition to developing data collection systems to track skill acquisition and behavior change
  • Supervised groups to increase socially appropriate behaviors and encourage acquisition of learning concepts, through the use of errorless teaching procedures and utilizing both individual and group reinforcement contingencies
  • Conducted initial assessment of social skill development for each participant and made appropriate placements within groups according to individual social skill strengths and areas of need

Inclusion Specialist

Abilities Network
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Assessed the individual social, emotional and behavioral needs of individuals in childcare settings, and participated in team meetings with staff and families to develop individual support plans
  • Provided direct training on the use of developmentally appropriate practices to promote success in childcare settings and demonstrate progress toward individual social, emotional and behavioral goals
  • Collaborated with parents, childcare staff and directors to create and implement effective classroom management strategies
  • Provided professional development workshops for childcare providers and families on a variety of topics related to the fields of behavior, autism, special education, social skills and child development

Clinic Program Manager / In-Home Program Consultant

Trellis Services, Inc.
07.2010 - 08.2014
  • Assessed client’s strengths and areas of need using both the ABLLS and VB-MAPP assessment tools
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for each client based on their needs as a learner
  • Managed each client’s program and evaluated skill development using weekly data analysis
  • Supervised and provided professional training to ABA instructors to ensure the use of errorless and effective teaching procedures
  • Implemented behavioral intervention plans intended to reduce maladaptive behavior and increase socially appropriate behaviors and recorded and analyzed data measuring effectiveness of these interventions
  • Wrote monthly progress reports for each child’s and held meetings with parents, ABA instructors, and related service providers to discuss progress

Education

Post-Master’s Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
01.2016

Master of Science - School Counseling

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
01.2008

Skills

  • Experience working with clients ages 2-15 years of age; strong knowledge of verbal behavior methodologies and natural environment teaching
  • Over ten years of experience working directly with clients with ASD, ADHD, and other developmental delays
  • Expertise in Social Thinking curriculum and other social skill assessments and curriculum
  • Experience providing training to parents, behavior technicians and classroom staff on applied behavior methodologies and effective behavior management strategies
  • Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificate Number 1-16-23266
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst, LBA 272

Timeline

Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Analyst

Blue Balloon ABA
12.2020 - 11.2022

Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Analyst

Attentive Behavior Care
08.2017 - 12.2020

Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Analyst

Trellis Services, Inc.
09.2016 - 08.2017

Social Skills Specialist

Trellis Services, Inc.
08.2015 - 09.2016

Inclusion Specialist

Abilities Network
08.2014 - 08.2015

Clinic Program Manager / In-Home Program Consultant

Trellis Services, Inc.
07.2010 - 08.2014

Master of Science - School Counseling

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maryland

Post-Master’s Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Johns Hopkins University

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