Vanessa Knight
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Youth counselor technician with expertise in conflict resolution and behavioral assessment. Demonstrated success in crisis intervention and fostering positive behaviors. Maintains safe environments that promote personal growth and development for youth. Motivated professional with background in Youth Counseling. Experience includes development and implementation of effective counseling programs to promote positive youth development, crisis intervention, and group facilitation skills. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to connect with diverse populations, and solution-focused approach to tackle complex issues. Previous work led to improved emotional well-being and enhanced life skills among youth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth couselor technician/Transportation Driver
NCDPS
Siler City, North Carolina
03.2022 - Current
- Organized recreational activities to encourage teamwork and social skills development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for youth clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth interactions and progress for case management purposes.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage disputes among youth residents effectively.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations while supervising youth activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Actively sought out innovative approaches to working with challenging youth populations.
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
Correctional Officer
NCDAC
Lumberton, North Carolina
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify potential safety hazards.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Assisted with inmate transport during court appearances and medical appointments.
- Collaborated with staff to manage crisis situations effectively and calmly.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of daily activities.
- Developed rapport with inmates to facilitate communication and promote positive behavior.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
Youth Couselor Technician
NCDPS
Fayetteville, NC
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Monitored daily activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address youth behavioral issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress and incident reports.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations while supervising youth activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
- Assisted youth with practicing coping skills to achieve completion of treatment goals.
- Implemented behavior modification programs designed to reduce disruptive behaviors.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to counseling techniques and adolescent development.
- Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
- Advised children and helped to foster improved levels of self confidence.
- Applied proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05-2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2010
High School Diploma -
Seventy-First High School
Fayetteville NC06-1993
Skills
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment and documentation management
- Team collaboration and mentoring
- Effective communication and emotional intelligence
- Youth program development and case management
- Group counseling strategies
Timeline
Youth couselor technician/Transportation Driver
NCDPS
03.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
NCDAC
03.2022 - 03.2023
Youth Couselor Technician
NCDPS
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Seventy-First High School