Work Preference
Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteering And Leadership
Timeline
Volunteer
Open To Work

Nicole Smith

Behavioral Health Professional
Easton,PA

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

OTR Truck Driver (DryVan/Tanker)Direct Care CounselorPeer Support Specialist InternshipCommunity Coordinator

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: Easton, PA, USPhiladelphia, PA
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Dedicated Behavioral Health and Case Management Professional with over 3 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges. Certified Peer Support Specialist with expertise in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and care coordination. Strong background in client advocacy and treatment planning, enhancing recovery-oriented care and improving client outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

OTR Truck Driver (DryVan/Tanker)

Prime and Swift Transportation
North-East
11.2023 - 05.2026
  • Maintained 100% safe compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements.
  • Managed all shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOL), scale tickets, and delivery receipts with high accuracy.
  • Operated a CMV/TWIC with a 53' dry van/reefer/tanker, maintaining a spotless accident and citation-free record of over 120,000+ miles.
  • Received the On-time Deliveries Award, e.g., Swift Safe Driver Award for maintaining a zero-incident MVR over a 6-month period.
  • Full-time

Direct Care Counselor

The Children's Home of Easton
Easton
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted behavioral observations and assessments to assist in developing individualized treatment and service plans for the Department of Social Services.
  • Coordinated with parents, educators, and external specialists to foster positive comprehensive support and minimize behavioral risks.
  • Implemented crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation techniques to support 30 youth experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges within a residential treatment setting.
  • Managed case documents with the Digital Behavior Tracking System for 30 children with behavioral and mental health challenges, executing individualized treatment plans alongside multidisciplinary teams in compliance with agency standards.
  • Provided direct care and behavioral health support to youth in a residential treatment setting experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Peer Support Specialist Internship

Community Access
Queens
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Completed intensive training focused on peer support, mental health recovery, and advocacy.
  • Developed specialized skills in active listening, stigma reduction, trauma-informed and community-based integration interventions. Partnered with individuals to build personalized wellness and recovery plans.
  • Utilized active listening and person-centered approaches to promote recovery and engagement.

Community Coordinator

Christian Love Baptist Church
Irvington
  • Coordinated community outreach activities to connect local families with recreational and supportive resources.
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills while serving diverse populations to strengthen community ties.
  • Assisted in volunteer coordination and event operations, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
  • Supported administrative tasks for event planning and execution to ensure smooth operations.
  • Greeted visitors warmly, initiating introductions among staff and guests to enhance connections.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN
12-2026

Associate of Science - Social Science/Psychology

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
01-2015

Skills

  • Behavioral health support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client advocacy and monitoring
  • Care coordination
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Mental health recovery
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Person-centered care
  • Recovery planning
  • Service planning
  • Documentation and case notes
  • Medication management
  • Community resource navigation
  • Group facilitation and leadership
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Certification

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Medication Administration
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
  • OSHA

Volunteering And Leadership

Community Coordinator, Christian Love Baptist Church, Irvington, NJ, 07/01/13, Coordinated community outreach activities that connected local families with recreational, social, and supportive resources., Assisted with volunteer coordination and event operations to ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for community participants., Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills while serving diverse populations.

Timeline

OTR Truck Driver (DryVan/Tanker)

Prime and Swift Transportation
11.2023 - 05.2026

Direct Care Counselor

The Children's Home of Easton
01.2021 - 01.2022

Peer Support Specialist Internship

Community Access
06.2016 - 08.2016

Community Coordinator

Christian Love Baptist Church

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Bethel University

Associate of Science - Social Science/Psychology

Essex County College
Nicole SmithBehavioral Health Professional