Providing individualized supports for intense behaviors and crisis situations, so individuals can begin to rediscover hope in a caring environment.
Our Services
Crisis Services
Crisis Services primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities who are experiencing high behaviors to the point that their caregivers can no longer manage. The individuals may live in group homes, ISLs, or with their parents. Our team assesses the environment, develops a plan of action and trains the caregivers to respond in such a way that behaviors are reduced. In addition, our behavior analysts can also go into school settings to consult with educators. We focus primarily on a 7-county area (Nodaway, Atchison, Andrew, Buchanan, Dekalb, Gentry, & Harrison).
Behavior Services
Behavior services are provided in group homes, ISLs, and natural support areas. Our Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technician assess the need for services and how this affects the person's daily support. Through the assessment and intervention phase, we plan and train the support team to work with the person on socially significant behaviors. We also teach the person replacement behavior that are desired and help with long-term quality of life.
Meet the Team
Jasmine Slocum, BCaBA, LaBA - Supervisor of Behavior Services
Jasmine attended the University of Hawaii and transferred to Missouri Western State University where she graduated in 2019 with a degree in General Studies with a minor in business and psychology. She later attained her Applied Behavior Analysis Post Baccalaureate Certificate in 2021. Jasmine then passed the board exam and became the BCaBA in December of 2021. Jasmine has worked with Association of Group Homes and Nodaway County Services since 2017. She began as DSP and moved her way up to different management roles. Once her degree was obtained she began her role in the behavior department as a Support Mentor and later a Crisis Technician.
Linda Standerford, BS - Program Manager
Linda is the Program Manager for Turning Point Behavior & Crisis Services. She fields referrals for our services and determines which potential clients would be a good fit for our team to support. She also handles administrative supervision, quality assurance, and compliance. Linda initially entered the field of social work in 2015 when she departed higher education support services to become a Service Coordinator for Nodaway County Services for four years. In 2019 she transitioned to the Behavior Services Division as a Support Mentor and was promoted to Lead Support Mentor, Program Specialist, and then Program Manager. Linda earned her B.S. in Speech Communication: Organizational Communications from Northwest Missouri State University in 2007. She is a Nebraskan by birth, Iowegian by choice, and a NW Bearcat for life. Go, Bearcats!!!
Careers
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