Ashleigh Crookston
Aurora,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven social work professional with over five years of experience supporting children, youth, and families and seeking to apply my skills as a School Social Worker with the York Region District School Board, leveraging my expertise in mental health, counselling, and advocacy to foster inclusive, supportive educational environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families
Aurora, Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic interventions to support the academic, social, and emotional development of children and youth aged 6-18 in a day treatment setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including classroom teachers, school board personnel, and families, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and behavioural support by utilizing de-escalation techniques and formal crisis intervention training to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation, including daily progress reports and case notes, ensuring compliance with agency standards and effective stakeholder communication.
Housing Navigator
Blue Door Shelters
Newmarket, Canada
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Proactively searched for permanent housing for clients.
- Consistently assisted clients in connecting with community supports.
- Created and executed a sports and recreation program to promote social inclusion and improve overall health and wellness for clients.
- Organized data from program evaluations to ensure the goals of the program are consistently being met.
Program Coordinator
Blue Door Shelters
Newmarket, Canada
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Created and executed a pilot project to reduce social isolation for Family, youth, and men’s shelter residents
- Facilitated and directed frontline shelter staff to create a safe and functional environment for participants
- Accurately recorded data for York Regional partners to ensure the program's success
- Ensured safe and inclusive activities were available for all participants, strictly following health & safety regulations
Education
Honours Bachelor of Social Work -
Lakehead University
Orillia, Ontario04.2025
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Seneca College
North York, Ontario04.2020
Skills
- Counseling and Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Collaboration and advocacy
- Assessment and Case Management
- Cultural competency and equity
- Communication and relationship-building
- Knowledge of educational policies
Certification
- Emergency First Aid & CPR-Level C (Updated)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid
- Opioid Poisoning Response Training
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Updated)
- Fire Safety & Extinguisher
- Food Handlers
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families
09.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
Blue Door Shelters
05.2021 - 03.2022
Housing Navigator
Blue Door Shelters
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Emergency First Aid & CPR-Level C (Updated)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid
- Opioid Poisoning Response Training
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Updated)
- Fire Safety & Extinguisher
- Food Handlers
Honours Bachelor of Social Work -
Lakehead University
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Seneca College
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