Suzanne Grinnell
Pocatello
Summary
Behavioral Intervention Specialist prepared to drive impactful strategies in behavior intervention. Known for implementing effective behavior modification plans and providing critical support to individuals and teams. Valued for collaboration, adaptability, and proactive approach to achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in crisis management, data analysis, and individualized behavior plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist
Bella-Nacole Mental Health Services
Pocatello, ID
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized rehabilitation plans for diverse client needs .
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' progress and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Provided guidance and support to clients in achieving personal rehabilitation goals.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Journeys DDA
Pocatello, ID
12.2017 - 03.2024
- Seven years of working part-time and 3000+ hours of supervised experience with individuals three (3) to (21) who demonstrate functional or behavioral needs. The title for this position has also been called Habilitative Interventionist.
- Key duties include assessing needs, creating and executing individualized intervention plans, documenting progress and collaborating with families, teachers and other professionals to reduce maladaptive behaviors and encourage and teach adaptive skills. This role also requires strong communication, data collection, and the ability to respond to crisis situations.
- Taught children from ages (3) through twenty-one (21) with developmental disabilities skills in a one-on-one environment to gain independence in their daily lives, both out int the community and in the clients homes.
- Worked alongside families to help them meet their child's developmental disability needs and improve the lives of the entire family.
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral and developmental disability needs and improve the lives of the entire family.
- Analyzed data to evaluate and effectiveness of interventions and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Fostered relationships with families to ensure consistent support for students emotional, developmental and behavioral growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and progress.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse client needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, BA, Psychology Minor
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-1995
Skills
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills training
- De-escalation techniques
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior modification
- Progress monitoring
- Safety monitoring
- Life skills training
- Data collection
- Goal setting
- Task prioritization
- Professional ethics
- Crisis intervention
- Adaptability
- Performance appraisals
- Psychosocial support
- Functional mobility training
Certification
- RBT Training Certificate, Florida Institute of Technology - December 17th, 2017
Timeline
Community Based Rehabilitation Specialist
Bella-Nacole Mental Health Services
12.2021 - Current
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Journeys DDA
12.2017 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, BA, Psychology Minor
Idaho State University