OPTIMIST BOYS HOME & RANCH
Michael Martin is an experienced Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist currently employed at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services since November 2019. Previously, Michael served as a Behavior Specialist at Youth Emerging Stronger, where responsibilities included crisis intervention and identifying clients' needs and triggers. Michael's career also includes a role as an Interventionist at Intercare Therapy, Inc., providing direct services to children with autism and implementing clinical programs, and another interventionist position at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, where assessments and intervention plans were developed based on individual challenges. Additionally, Michael held the title of Assistant Dean, upholding high behavioral expectations for students. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education/Fitness from Virginia State University between 1999 and 2004.