Jena Malinao

Background

About Jena Malinao

Qualifications: Master of Social Work Bachelor of Science in Nursing Professional Summary: Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advance) Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapist Registered Behaviour Technician – Behavior Analyst Certification Board Registered Nurse – Philippines and Dubai, United Arab Emirates Exceptionally dedicated, service oriented clinician Innovative and creative by personality who have flair for interacting with people Setting up instant rapport with participants Thriving for new challenges and displaying tireless work ethics Adept at handling highly unpleasant interpersonal situations with the highest degree of professionalism and respect Hold excellent communication skills, coordination, organisational, problem solving, and time management skills Proficient in various computer applications Flexible scheduling availability and emergency situations as required. Practice Framework: Values – Social Justice - Rights, respect, fairness; Human worth and dignity; Professional Integrity; Participation; Importance of relationships; Disability advocate; Family and Child Focused; Competence. Principles – Focused on positive behaviour support, safety, belonging, health, and well-being; strengthening families; collaborative working relationships; culturally safe practice. Knowledge – Positive Behaviour Support; Applied Behaviour Analysis; Person Centred; Strengths & Solutions focused; Systems Theory (NDIS); Anti-oppressive; great familiarity with Queensland's Child Protection Act Mental Health Act 2016 & Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Skills – Positive Behaviour Support; Applied Behaviour Analysis; Trauma informed; Wide breadth and depth of disability & child advocacy; Community service experience; Strong independent decision-making and critical thinking abilities; Providing community service referrals to families as appropriate.