Alexis Dempsey
Moncton,Canada
Summary
Child and youth care worker seeking to transition from the 50 Myers group home into a full-time position within the Safe and Supportive Care Unit at Youth Impact Jeunesse, Inc. Eager to apply trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention skills, and strong rapport-building to support high-needs youth in a secure, therapeutic environment. Results-driven youth care worker looking to use years of expertise in a new role. Hardworking individual wanting to grow and learn. Able to build strong relationships and help youth reach what matters most to them.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Youth Impact Jeunesse Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Develop and deliver person-centered care plans, as well as regular updates for primary youths.
- Provide emotional support and assist with emotional regulation and crisis management
- Lead skill enhancement activities with various groups (e.g., coping strategies, communication, hygiene, budgeting).
- Schedule and coordinate youth appointments and follow-ups.
- Act as Team Lead for an agency-wide fundraiser, demonstrating initiative and collaboration.
- Used teamwork to provide trauma-informed care.
Shift Leader
Miramichi Youth House Inc.
Miramichi
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Shared and helped develop daily routines, and helped train new employees.
- Prepared meals and cleaning up afterward.
- Responded to crises and supported client de-escalation using nonviolent intervention.
- Helped clients set and work toward both daily and long-term personal goals.
- Documented case notes, progress updates, and incident reports accurately.
- Provided exceptional service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
Education
Child and Youth Care Diploma -
New Brunswick Community College
Miramichi, NB06.2021
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
06.2019
Skills
- Client goal setting
- Crisis management
- Cultural competence
- Emotional responsiveness
- Empathy and patience
- Organizational leadership
- Problem solving
- Rapport building
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Engagement Partnership, Facilitated group activities and encouraged youth participation (NBCC/NBYC Partnership)
- Youth Night Partnership (Autism Resources Miramichi), Supported youth with exceptionalities; promoted inclusion and conflict resolution
- Girls on the Move (Miramichi Community Wellness), Developed and led physical activity programming and lessons for young girls
Certifications And Qualifications
- CPR/First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Safe Talk (Suicide Prevention)
- Making Sense of Trauma Training
- FASD Awareness Training
- Naloxone Administration
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Mental Health 101
- Diversity and Inclusion Training
- Food Safety
- Strengthening Families Together
- Intermediate bilingual (English/French)
- Drivers license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Youth Impact Jeunesse Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
Miramichi Youth House Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2021
Child and Youth Care Diploma -
New Brunswick Community College
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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