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Cassandra Linington

Roslin,Ontario,ON

Summary

Driven by a passion for aiding children's development, I excel in fast-paced environments, as demonstrated in roles at Kushions Inc ,CAS and other organizations. My background includes critical intervention, goal-setting with families, and fostering independence in youths. Skilled in multitasking and effective communication, I consistently achieve positive outcomes, leveraging both empathy and organizational skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Coordinator

Military Family Resource Centre
2019.09 - 2020.03

> collaborated with teachers and parents to identify struggles and make set a goal for child.

>work with child to set goals and work on emotions.

>Introduce the family to what resources we have available to them and set a plan.


Protection and Intake

Childrens Aid Society
2013.09 - 2019.06

> taking phones calls from our help line and dealing with whatever situation the caller has presented.

> making judgement calls on what the client needs in the direct moment.

>planning a next visit with client to setup care.

>getting intervention in place if required.







Care Coordinator

Kushions Inc
2010.09 - 2013.09

> planning day to care care for clients in home.

>meeting with potential clients to see if they would be a good fit for the home.

>meeting with the case worker assigned to clients to go over events, or progress.

Group Home Worker

Kushions Inc
2007.07 - 2009.08

> working with the clients in the home to help day to day activities. such as getting them ready for school, making lunch ,bringing to school and retrieving them for school. Helping with dinner. Teaching the clients how to become more independent.

>driving to and from activities.

> setting a positive and support environment for clients to grow.

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2003.06 - 2007.09

> started as hostess seating people and cleaning tables.

>went to server taking orders and bringing food.

>ended at bartender making and serving drinks.

Education

No Degree - Child And Youth Care (CYCA)

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON
05.2007

Skills

> Passionate about helping children.

>Fast learner and thinker.

>Effective communicator.

>Multi-taking experience .

Languages

Timeline

Family Coordinator

Military Family Resource Centre
2019.09 - 2020.03

Protection and Intake

Childrens Aid Society
2013.09 - 2019.06

Care Coordinator

Kushions Inc
2010.09 - 2013.09

Group Home Worker

Kushions Inc
2007.07 - 2009.08

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2003.06 - 2007.09

No Degree - Child And Youth Care (CYCA)

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Cassandra Linington