Bianca Silva
Summary
A dedicated Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 8 years of experience supporting children and youth aged 0–23. Possesses strong creative problem-solving skills and adept conflict management abilities. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and punctual. Thrives in collaborative environments and excels in building meaningful relationships with youth and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Worker
Toronto Catholic Children's Aid Society
08.2024 - Current
- Supervise foster children in the absence of foster parents.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children during daily activities.
- Empowered young girls to develop valuable life skills, such as problem-solving, decision-making, goal-setting, and teamwork.
- Offered emotional support and counseling services to help individuals cope with traumatic experiences postdisaster.
Child and Youth Care Placement Student
Durham Children's Aid Society
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in CPIN documentation, home visits, access supervision, and case planning.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans, and provided individualized supports.
- Prepared case documentation and reports for court, team meetings, and service reviews.
- Facilitated life skills workshops and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions and connect clients with appropriate resources.
- Engaged with Children, Family and Youth while acknowledging diversity and oppression.
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Cedar Heights Residential Living
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided direct care to youth with Brain-Based Disabilities in a group home setting
- Supported alternative communication methods and structured programming
- Maintained accurate behavioural documentation and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams
- Facilitated community integration experiences, encouraging independence while building essential life skills among clients.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
All About Kids
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided individualized support for children with special needs, enabling them to thrive in the classroom setting.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, facilitating effective parent-teacher conferences focused on growth and improvement.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
Program Coordinator
Reflections Gang Culture Program
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Led therapeutic sessions for youth impacted by gang involvement
- Designed educational presentations and participated in mental health training at CAMH
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Student Teacher
TDSB
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School
- Supported students with accommodation needs and cognitive differences
- Helped develop lesson plans and facilitated classroom instruction
- Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Early Blooms Montessori Daycare
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in lesson planning and supervision of pre-casa classroom
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual learning needs
Office Administrator
Felix's Swim School
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate student records
- Provided excellent customer service and communication between staff and clients
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
Childcare Giver
Private Household
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided care for a 5-year-old child with ADHD
- Planned educational activities and supported emotional and academic needs
Overnight Camp Counsellor
Camp Adventureland
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Organized and led camp activities for youth aged 4–13
- Focused on team-building and confidence-boosting lessons
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
YMCA of Greater Toronto
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised children aged 2–4 and led play-based learning activities
- Developed compassionate and patient caregiving skills
Education
Honours Bachelor of Social Work -
Algoma University
Brampton, ON04.2027
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Advanced Diploma with Honours -
Centennial College
Toronto, ON04.2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Monsignor Fraser College
Scarborough, ON06.2021
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Therapeutic communication
- Strength-based approach
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Active listening and empathy
- Mental health and substance use awareness
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Certified
- Child Protection Information Network (CPIN) Trained – Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
- SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Trained
- Mental Health and Addiction Support Trained – Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
- G-Class Driver's Licence with personal vehicle
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Relief Worker
Toronto Catholic Children's Aid Society
08.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Care Placement Student
Durham Children's Aid Society
01.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Cedar Heights Residential Living
01.2024 - 06.2025
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
All About Kids
05.2023 - 09.2024
Office Administrator
Felix's Swim School
05.2023 - 12.2023
Program Coordinator
Reflections Gang Culture Program
01.2023 - 04.2023
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Early Blooms Montessori Daycare
04.2022 - 09.2022
Childcare Giver
Private Household
04.2021 - 07.2021
Student Teacher
TDSB
02.2021 - 04.2021
Overnight Camp Counsellor
Camp Adventureland
07.2019 - 09.2019
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
YMCA of Greater Toronto
06.2017 - 09.2018
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Advanced Diploma with Honours -
Centennial College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Monsignor Fraser College
Honours Bachelor of Social Work -
Algoma University
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