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Carolina Zerebecki

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Compassionate Youth Care Worker with 10 year background working with children and as companion in order to prevent risky behaviors. Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modification techniques. Communicative and reliable with commitment to fostering environment which facilitates learning and behavioral management of youth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Youth Care Counselor

Yellowhead Youth Center
Edmonton, AB
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to adolescents in residential care setting.
  • Facilitated daily activities such as educational, recreational, and social skill development for youth.
  • Monitored and documented the progress of each resident's mental health status.
  • Conducted assessments of youth to identify any potential behavioral or emotional issues.
  • Maintained a safe environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the facility.
  • Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans for residents.
  • Assisted in crisis management situations involving suicidal ideations or other dangerous behaviors from youth.
  • Advocates for the rights of youth within the system while promoting self-determination principles at all times.
  • Assisted in developing behavior modification programs tailored towards each resident's needs.

Educational Assistant II

Parkland School Division
Spruce Grove, AB
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in the development of individual education plans to meet student's specific educational goals.
  • Conducted assessments, observations, and evaluations to monitor progress of students with special needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
  • Adapted instruction methods and materials to meet the individualized needs of students.
  • Developed lesson plans based on IEP objectives that would help enhance academic performance of each student.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
  • Supported Teacher and classroom students
  • Provide a range of personal and physical care
  • Assist co-workers during peak periods and absences

Residential Youth Worker

Unlimited Potential
Edmonton, AB
11.2017 - 12.2022

Provide Group Care Treatment Services and educational programs to children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and or/ psychiatric difficulties (including FASD and mental Health concerns)

· Work with a variety of ages from 13-18 years old

· Help create and evaluate individual service plans, monitor and record behaviors, oversee and arrange for daily activities and provide input to the service team based on observation and direct interaction with the youth

· Help clients with life skills and achieving their goals

· Building meaningful relationships

· Support children and youth through life skills teaching as well homework.

Education

Child Care Staff Certification

Child Development Supervisor
Edmonton
06-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Studies

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
06-2013

Skills

  • Youth Advocacy
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Child Development Knowledge
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Educational Support

Certification

TRAINING and certificates

· Restorative Culture Training – September 2018

· Critical Response Training 1 & 2 – December 2020

· Cultural Diversity Training – April 2022

· Suicide Intervention Training – April 2022

· Standard First Aid Training- August 2022

· Non- violent Crisis intervention Training- August 2022

· ASSIST Training- May 2020

· Aboriginal Awareness- April 2022

· Abuse Awareness- November 2020

· Professional Boundaries- April 2020

· Mental Health First Aid- September 2020

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training- 2024

Timeline

Child Youth Care Counselor

Yellowhead Youth Center
07.2023 - Current

Educational Assistant II

Parkland School Division
01.2018 - Current

Residential Youth Worker

Unlimited Potential
11.2017 - 12.2022

Child Care Staff Certification

Child Development Supervisor

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Studies

Brock University
Carolina Zerebecki