VALJEAN KNIGHT
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Compassionate and experienced (DSP2) professional with a firm commitment in supporting people with developmental and physical disabilities. Strong in abilities providing person centered care, promoting independence, advocating, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the persons supported in residential and community settings. Proven ability to implement behavior support plans, assist with daily activities and execute accurate documentation. Seeking an opportunity with a forward-thinking company that stands on advocating for respect, dignity, and independence for all those supported.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Specialist II (Dsp2)
The Arc Of Baltimore
04.2012 - Current
- I worked in the Developmental Disability Services Field where I provided person-centered care and safety in a facility as well as in the community. Implementing behavioral support plans, assisting with daily living activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and advocating for dignity, respect, and independence were daily tasks. I also attained and currently hold CPR/AED, First Aid, Abuse and Neglect Prevention, Person centered thinking, Safety and Fire Prevention, Seizures, Blood Borne Pathogens, Choking and Dysphagia, Fundamental Rights, and Manot and Trauma certificates for training that I can incorporate as well.
Landscape Supervisor
The Arc Of Baltimore
06.2011 - 04.2012
- I supervise a team of 5 individuals with and without physical or mental disabilities. Job duties consisted of Landscape, manage, and maintain several contracts with MTA, Light Rail, and other Baltimore city residential properties.
Operator 6
United States Gypsum
04.2005 - 06.2011
- I worked with a team of 9 individuals on an assembly line creating sheetrock. I was responsible for cutting, testing, and producing a quality product.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern High
01-2002
Skills
- In high school I was in a special ingenuity class where we experimented with critical thinking, organization, mathematics, and electrical circuit designs
- I am the type of person that won’t stop until I solve the issue If it’s a problem I have to figure out a solution before I can feel comfortable
- I am a very good team player I work very well with others
- I am a very quick learner and a sponge to learning
- I am a very hard worker and focus a lot on my craft
Timeline
Direct Support Specialist II (Dsp2)
The Arc Of Baltimore
04.2012 - Current
Landscape Supervisor
The Arc Of Baltimore
06.2011 - 04.2012
Operator 6
United States Gypsum
04.2005 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Northern High