Venessa De Maria
Ancaster,ON
Summary
Highly skilled clinician with extensive experience in providing client care and behaviour analytic services. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impactful results. Expertise includes functional behaviour assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Reliable, flexible, and focused on improving student and family outcomes and supporting team success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinician
Behaviour Innovations
Hamilton, Toronto, And Surrounding Areas
04.2018 - 06.2024
- Conducted functional behaviour assessments and curriculum assessments.
- Created behaviour support plans and discharge reports when appropriate.
- Developed behaviour analytic programming objectives and program plans in collaboration with clients.
- Ran monthly progress review meetings for each client.
- Ran small and large group training sessions regularly.
- Provided supervision to Senior level staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency in goals and implementation across settings.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Analyzed data regularly to monitor progress and implement adjustments based on emerging trends as needed.
- Adapted clinical approach based on diverse patient populations, addressing unique cultural considerations when necessary.
- Successfully managed a high caseload while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
- Managed sensitive cases with professionalism and empathy.
Senior Therapist
Behaviour Innovations
Hamilton, ON
03.2017 - 04.2018
- In this hybrid position I acted as both a Senior Facilitator and Senior Clinician on the same case.
- A description of each role is listed under the job title of "Senior Clinician" and "Senior Facilitator" listed above and below.
Respite Worker
Individual Families Through the SSAH Program
Burlington, ON
06.2003 - 04.2018
- Improved client well-being by providing consistent and compassionate care during respite periods.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted with daily living needs such as personal hygiene.
- Supported individuals with various diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrom, Fragile X, Rhetts Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Tourette's, and Vision Impaired.
Senior Facilitator
Behaviour Innovations
Hamilton, ON
09.2011 - 02.2017
- Conducted home - based, centered - based, and supported inclusion ABA/IBI based sessions
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, ensuring accurate assessment of individual development over time.
- Conducted progress probes regularly and completed monthly progress reports to assess treatment effectiveness.
- Enabled skill enhancement through personalized training sessions, addressing specific challenges faced by individuals within their roles.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization through regular feedback using a Behavioural Skills Training method.
- Evaluated staff performance to provide positive praise and constructive feedback and identify areas for improvement or growth.
Staffing Coordinator
Behaviour Innovations
Hamilton, ON
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Oversaw recruitment of new hires including job postings and staff interviews.
- Oversaw onboarding of new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and onto each team.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining thorough knowledge of client needs and matching suitable candidates for open positions.
- Provided a full day of staff training on ABA concepts and procedures to all new hires.
Program Writer
Behaviour Innovations
Hamilton, ON
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Created skill enhancement programs based upon a detailed request for all clients within the organization as requested.
- Ensured all programs were child specific and targeted the correct learning objective for each client.
Junior Facilitator
Behaviour Innovations
Hamilton, ON
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Conducted weekly ABA/IBI therapy sessions implementing all programs as outlined.
- Collected and graphed data each session for all skill enhancement programs and behaviour reduction plans.
- Attended and participated in team training sessions.
- Completed progress note at the end of each session.
- Communicated all programming concerns and questions to the Senior Facilitator within a timely manner.
Preschool Teacher (Early Childhood Educator)
Chedoke Hospital Daycare/YWCA West Mountain
Hamilton, ON
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Acted as a supply teacher for the Toddler, Preschool, and JK/SK Classrooms.
Early Childhood Educator
St. Matthew's Children Centre
Hamilton, ON
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Acted as a supply teacher in the preschool and toddler classrooms.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Behaviour Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON08.2016
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON06.2008
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Staff Development
- Clinical Supervision
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPI - Nov 17, 2023 - November 17, 2024
Timeline
Senior Clinician
Behaviour Innovations
04.2018 - 06.2024
Senior Therapist
Behaviour Innovations
03.2017 - 04.2018
Staffing Coordinator
Behaviour Innovations
08.2012 - 08.2015
Program Writer
Behaviour Innovations
04.2012 - 04.2015
Senior Facilitator
Behaviour Innovations
09.2011 - 02.2017
Junior Facilitator
Behaviour Innovations
11.2008 - 08.2011
Preschool Teacher (Early Childhood Educator)
Chedoke Hospital Daycare/YWCA West Mountain
09.2008 - 06.2010
Early Childhood Educator
St. Matthew's Children Centre
02.2007 - 12.2007
Respite Worker
Individual Families Through the SSAH Program
06.2003 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - Professional Behaviour Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McMaster University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology