Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Benisrael Tiflis

Toronto

Summary

Dynamic Child and Youth Worker with a proven track record at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, skilled in crisis intervention and emotional support. Expert in developing personalized intervention plans and fostering social skills through engaging activities. Committed to enhancing youth development and well-being through collaboration and positive reinforcement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Youth Worker

Toronto Catholic District School Board
01.2012 - Current
  • Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
  • Built trust and rapport with children and youth, serving as reliable mentor and advocate.
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support emotional and social development.
  • Developed and implemented personalized intervention plans addressing diverse needs of students.
  • Collaborated with educators to integrate behavioral management strategies within classroom settings.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to families and school staff on developmental milestones.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.

Child and Youth Worker Apprentice

Youthdale Treatment Centres
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans to support emotional and behavioral development of youth.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork among participants.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Built strong relationships with team members and supervisors, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Assisted children with unique learning and behavioural needs during summer youth camp to help them learn important social and problem-solving skills.

One to One Facilitator (Summer Camp)

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2014
  • Assisted group leaders with clients' needs as necessary.
  • Assisted safe participation of clients in the assigned group..
  • Collaborated with program staff, volunteers and families.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to gather feedback and implement improvements for future sessions.

Education

Diploma - Child And Youth Care

Centennial College
12-2014

Skills

  • Recreational activities
  • Mental health support
  • Educational support
  • Self-care strategies
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Individual counseling
  • Social skills training
  • Life skills coaching
  • Crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Anger management
  • Disability support

Languages

English

Certification

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate
  • safeTALK Certificate
  • Real Justice Conference Facilitation Certificate
  • First Aid/ CPR Certificate


Timeline

Child and Youth Worker Apprentice

Youthdale Treatment Centres
06.2014 - 08.2014

One to One Facilitator (Summer Camp)

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2014

Child and Youth Worker

Toronto Catholic District School Board
01.2012 - Current

Diploma - Child And Youth Care

Centennial College
Benisrael Tiflis