Vennesa Small-Smith
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Caring and compassionate professional experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Cadenza Center for Psychotherapy & the Arts
06.2023 - Current
- Implement behavior intervention plan designed by BCBA to address clients’ specific goals and needs
- Collect and record data on client progress in a precise and timely manner
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to teach new skills and reduce challenging behaviors
- Collaborate with BCBA and interdisciplinary team to develop and modify behavior intervention strategies.
Credit Counselor
Consolidated Credit
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Approximately 30-40 daily inbound calls, building a rapport, interviewing, and gathering information about customers’ financial situation
- Qualifying inbound calls by determining customers financial resources, examining income, assets, expenses, and developing a financial plan and payment schedule
- Develop agreements with creditors for lower monthly payments on behalf of clients’
- Closing on average 30 clients weekly for a qualifying program.
Student Analyst/RBT
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided ABA intervention to teach communication, social and life skills to children diagnosed with ASD and or other developmental disabilities
- Supported Behavior Analyst with developing and updating clients’ progress reports, data collection, graphing data, and Behavior Support Plan
- Increase in 1 client’s communication skills with the use of PEC
- Successful reduction in 1 client’s maladaptive behavior leading to improvements in his functional, ADL, and academic skills, at home and school.
Clinical Counselor
Children’s Home and Society Florida
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained clinical records and program documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)
- Provided in-depth clinical assessments, diagnosis of clinical conditions, treatment plans and intervention for 12 clients, under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
Registered Behavior Technician
Broward Children’s Center
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Steady reduction in 6 client’s prosocial behaviors and increase in acquired skills
- Conducted direct/indirect assessments, data collection, graphing, and documentation through the requisite software
- Collaborated with team members on goals and outcome of clients’ plan- SLP, OT, Nurses, teachers, RBTs, and families.
Behavior Assistant
Arc Broward
- 08.2019
- Assisted behavior analyst with the design and modification of 22 Behavior Support and Habilitation Plans for adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities; Leading to steady reduction of maladaptive behaviors for 9 clients and increase in acquired skills for 18 clients
- Collaborated with team members on monthly training for 15 direct support professionals on the implementation of treatment and habilitation plans
- Developed progress reports, documentation, and graphed data to monitor the progress and effectiveness of 18 behavior treatment plans.
Patient Care Associate
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Quality customer service and accurate documentation of care provided for 12 patients daily using EMR/HER system
- Functional knowledge of medical terminology
- Measured and recorded patients’ vital signs, blood glucose measurements; Obtained blood specimen by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
AIS Officer/Aeronautical Information Manager
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
10.2004 - 08.2016
- Data Management and Quality Assurance:
Demonstrated a commitment to data accuracy by collecting, validating, and disseminating information in accordance with international standards, ensuring the highest level of precision.
Managed a database of over 5,000 AIXM/NOTAM records, highlighting strong attention to detail and data integrity.
- Collaboration and Meeting Participation:
Actively contributed to ICAO sub-group meetings focused on enhancing services, showcasing teamwork and effective communication skills.
Engaged in collaborative efforts to improve and transition services within the aviation information management domain. - Publication and Quality Control:
Evaluated and qualified information for publication in the IAIP, prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance.
Skillfully maintained a Quality Management System (QMS) with data quality checks and collaborated with specialists to enhance information and graphics.
- Team Training and Supervision:
Ensured the accuracy of critical information for flight plans, pre-flight briefings, and NOTAM, emphasizing the importance of safety and on-time flight departures.
Provided on-the-job training and supervision to team members upon request, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Education
Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare -
Bow Valley College
Bachelors of Science in Psychology -
University of the West Indies
Master of Science in Counseling, concentration in Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis -
Nova Southeastern University
08.2021
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; Fluent in English
- ABA interventions; Crisis management; Behavior skill acquisition; Behavior modification
- Data collection; Multitasking and prioritizing in high pressure environments
- Problem solving, analytic and time management skills
- Interviewing, Researching, fact gathering
- Intervention Management
- Behavior Treatment Plans
- Data Collection
- Program Improvement
- Organizational Development
- Recruitment
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Cadenza Center for Psychotherapy & the Arts
06.2023 - Current
Credit Counselor
Consolidated Credit
03.2023 - 06.2023
Student Analyst/RBT
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
08.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Counselor
Children’s Home and Society Florida
06.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Broward Children’s Center
09.2020 - 03.2022
Patient Care Associate
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
07.2017 - 05.2018
AIS Officer/Aeronautical Information Manager
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
10.2004 - 08.2016
Behavior Assistant
Arc Broward
- 08.2019
Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare -
Bow Valley College
Bachelors of Science in Psychology -
University of the West Indies
Master of Science in Counseling, concentration in Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis -
Nova Southeastern University
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