1. ONIERITA DORA BENSON
(859)907-7106
Onieb84@gmail.com
EDUCATION
B. A. in Psychology Dec 2014-May 2016
University of Kentucky Lexington,Kentucky
A. A. in Psychology June 2013-May 2014
Bluegrass Community & Technical College Lexington,Kentucky
CERTIFICATION
First Aid CPR AED January 2015-Present
Heart saver
American Heart Association
WORK EXPERIENCE
Path Forward of Kentucky July 2015-Present
Direct Support Professional
● Provide community living support skillstraining such as personal hygiene training,household care,taking part
in community activities,and money handling to two individuals with developmental disorders,Autism and
Down Syndrome, who are 14 and 21 years of age
● Delivers quality servicesin the individuals home or community setting while promoting independence,health
and safety
● Received training in Medication Administration,filling out the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as
well as general documentation training
Bluegrass Autism Services January 2015-April 2015
Behavioral Therapist
● Provided behavioral therapy to ensure that children with autism spectrum disorders, attention deficits,
language and developmental delaysreceived high quality,intensive therapy.
● Conducted one on one therapy with children ages 2-12 to implement program designed by BCBA
● Utilized Behavioral treatment techniques such as functional communication training,chaining,discrete trial
training,mand training,generalization training,reinforcement and shaping
● Completed all data collection and daily logs
Access/Bluegrass.org June 2013-Present
Respite Care
● Provide respite care services for individuals with developmental disabilities including:Daily recreational
activities,educational development and physical health awareness
● Provide daily written documentation ofindividuals behavioral pattern and activity participation
● Trained to care for individualswith developmental disabilities safety and wellbeing.
2. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Girls on the Run of Central Kentucky August 2015-November 2015
Volunteer
● Provided mentorship to girls between the ages of 11-14 years of age at Winburn Middle School by facilitating
self-esteem building activatessuch aspromoting the freedom of expression, self-awareness and confidence
building
● Coached the girls in running sessions to help prepare for a 5k race finale
Army National Guard July 2012-present
Motor Vehicle Transport Operator
Amazon Fulfillment Center, August 2014-January 2015
Merchandise Picker
Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Cooper Division July 2013-May2014
Medical Supply Distribution Clerk:Work-Study
Xerox, Customer Service Rep. Sprint Account January 2012-October2012
Claire’s Accessories, Key-holderManager-Sunrise, Florida May 2010-October 2011
Victoria’s Secret, Intimate SalesAssociate- Sunrise, Florida November 2009-August 2011
Global Marketing Inc. January 2009- May 2009
Independent SalesAccount Manager-Hollywood,Florida
Daily Management Inc. Vacation Village Resorts February 2006-January 2009
P.B.X Agent/CustomerService Rep.-Weston, Florida
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Proficient