Carol Holt
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated Child and Youth Worker with extensive experience at the Toronto District School Board, specializing in special education and crisis intervention. Excelled in delivering emotional support and developing behavior modification strategies, significantly enhancing the well-being of special needs youth. Demonstrated expertise in mental health support and educational support, fostering positive change and resilience in challenging environments. Goal-oriented Child Youth Worker with many years of experience planning and organizing appropriate youth and community programs. Skillfully assesses mental, physical and emotional requirements of children and young people. Compassionate and warm professional recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
09.2022 - Current
- Child and Youth Worker in a Intensive Support Program (ISP)
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
09.2013 - 06.2020
- Child and Youth Worker in the Kindergarten Intervention Program. (KIP)
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children.
- Enhanced children's development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Provided supervision to student CYWs, offering mentorship and guidance on best practices for working with children and teenagers.
- Maintained detailed case records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of progress to relevant staff.
- Promoted positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
10.2008 - 06.2013
- Child and Youth Worker in a Junior Behaviour Program.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Contributed positively towards team collaborations by engaging in regular meetings and sharing insights, enhancing team cohesion.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
- Designed tailored interventions for individual clients based on their specific needs, strengths, and challenges.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups addressing topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem improvement, among others.
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Child and Youth Worker in Student Suspension Program
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for adolescents.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by students.
- Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
- Advocated for students needs within various systems, such as schools, courts, and social service agencies.
- Taught life skills and coping mechanisms to students in group sessions.
- Designed tailored interventions for individual students based on their specific needs, strengths, and challenges.
Education
Child And Youth Care
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON06.2006
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Special Education
- Self-care strategies
- Individual Counseling
- Educational Support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Training
- Life Skills Coaching
- Crisis Intervention
- Anger Management
HOBBIES
My hobbies are looking after and creating bonsai trees. Some of my trees are approximately eighty years old. My hobby of Bonsai trees created an interest in making my own pots to display my trees in. I have many years of practicing Martial Arts earning a green belt in Ninjitsu ( yes! I am officially a ninja) My journey in martial arts started with my son many years ago with him earning his first degree Black Belt when he was ten years old. Following him I earned my first degree black belt then I went on to earn my second degree black belt in 2018. I enjoy volunteering at both the bonsai societies I belong to as well as volunteering at the pottery guild.
Additional Information
May Halabi Principal, Highland Creek Public School 647-459-6241
Elizabeth Faller Principal (Retired) 647-544-6325
George Alexiou Teacher 416-892-5064
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
09.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
09.2013 - 06.2020
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
10.2008 - 06.2013
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
01.2007 - 10.2008
Child And Youth Care
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology