Robert "Shane" Austin
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Empathetic mental health and family services professional highly accomplished in Applied Behavior Analysis, domestic violence counseling, crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning to individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents and adults.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Habilitation Technician
Lifetime Resources Inc
04.2024 - Current
- The habilitation home contained clients who were both geriatric with physical handicaps and had IQs of 50 or below.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Scheduled client's medical appointments.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Balanced, calibrated, and recorded appropriate hemodynamic data.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless care delivery across various settings.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, TPRs, and pulse.
- Supported patients' mobility needs by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Educated family members on best practices for caregiving at home, enhancing continuity of care between professional services visits.
- Tailored care to meet the specific needs of each patient.
- Laundered items, changed sheets, and made beds to clean patients' bedrooms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional demeanor.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Ensured timely reporting of changes in patient condition to supervising nurses or physicians for immediate intervention.
ABA Tutor/Therapist
Easter Seals UCP
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students entering new educational settings by collaborating with receiving staff members and providing relevant information about the child's needs and abilities.
- Utilized discrete trial training to teach specific skills broken down into smaller components for increased student mastery.
- Improved communication skills of non-verbal students by utilizing visual aids, sign language, and alternative communication devices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for individual students.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing customized ABA strategies and interventions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by modifying instructional approaches based on individual student learning styles, preferences, and abilities.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure continued growth and success.
- Supported classroom teachers in adapting instructional materials and methods for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Coordinated closely with other service providers, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, to ensure a holistic approach to each student''s needs.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks, ask questions, and engage fully in their education.
- Mentored new ABA tutors, sharing best practices for teaching strategies, data collection methods, and ethical considerations within the field of applied behavior analysis.
- Increased student independence through functional life skills training and social skills instruction.
- Conducted parent trainings to promote consistency in intervention strategies between home and school environments.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by developing and implementing positive behavior support plans based on functional assessments.
- Provided ongoing assessment and data collection to monitor student progress towards IEP goals.
- Partnered with families to develop home-based intervention strategies that complemented school-based services and promoted overall success.
- Promoted generalization of learned skills across various settings through consistent implementation of ABA techniques.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs by providing input on appropriate goals, accommodations, modifications, and supports for each student.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
Behavior Technician
HomeCare Management
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Double Majors in Psychology And Family/Community Services; Dual Concentrations in Child Development And Early Intervention; Minors in Linguistics And NeroScience
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC01-2026
Associate of Science - Transfer Studies
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC01-2021
Skills
- Dual Diagnoses Experience
- Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Culturally Sensitive
- Trained in Indicators of Child Abuse
- Daily Living Activities Educator
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Knowledge of The Juvenile Justice System
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Experience
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Social Skills Lead Teacher Experience
- Personality Disorder Treatment Aptitude
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Proficiency
- Adept at Conflict Resolution
- Completing Senior Bachelor Honors Course Research in PDD / Dual Diagnosis With Trauma Experiences
- Psychotropic Medications Knowledge
- Working Towards Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) Licensure
- Knowledge of Medicaid Statutes and Regulations
- Team Player Who Loves Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Experienced With Leading Patient Advocacy
- Enjoys Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Up-to-date SIDS, Playground, and Fire safety training
- Up-to-date HIPPA and Resident Rights (CNA in-service) Training
- CPR and First Aid Certification Current
- Lead Teacher Credential, as well as Teaching Strategies GOLD (Models 1-4) and Foundations NC DPI Office of Early Learning Completed
- Expert in Reading First and Early Reading First
- Expert in Leading Small Groups for Academic and Biopsychosocial Interventions
- Confident in Ability to Work With Clients With Borderline Personality Disorder and Histrionic Personality Disorder
Timeline
Lead Habilitation Technician
Lifetime Resources Inc
04.2024 - Current
ABA Tutor/Therapist
Easter Seals UCP
Behavior Technician
HomeCare Management
Bachelor of Science - Double Majors in Psychology And Family/Community Services; Dual Concentrations in Child Development And Early Intervention; Minors in Linguistics And NeroScience
East Carolina University
Associate of Science - Transfer Studies
Coastal Carolina Community College
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