Cherisse Jack
Dundalk,ON
Summary
Diligent with solid background in child and youth counseling. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement individualized care plans, fostering positive behavioral changes. Proven skills in crisis intervention and team collaboration to support client needs effectively.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Child and youth counseling professional with record of fostering positive environments for young people. Known for creating impactful care plans and achieving significant behavioral improvements. Reliable collaborator and adaptable to dynamic client needs, skilled in crisis intervention and group facilitation.
Experienced with developing personalized care plans that support youth well-being. Utilizes crisis intervention techniques and therapeutic approaches to address emotional and behavioral issues. Strong understanding of building rapport and trust with clients to facilitate positive outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Counsellor
Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services
01.2000 - 10.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in child and youth counseling.
- Established therapeutic rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective counseling.
- Implemented creative interventions tailored specifically to each client''s interests, enhancing engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided ongoing support for clients experiencing difficulties with peer relationships, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment where clients felt comfortable discussing sensitive topics without fear of judgment or stigma.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and community resources to provide comprehensive support for clients'' needs.
- Implemented creative therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs, promoting healthy expression of emotions.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Tailored intervention plans to individual needs, significantly improving behavioral outcomes in challenging cases.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Facilitated workshops on strengthening and improving parent/child relationships
Child and Youth Worker
Casatta
09.1994 - 06.1999
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends, theories, and best practices within the field of child and youth work.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Developed and implemented Social skills and group activities to meet physical, emotional and educational needs of residents.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Maintained detailed case records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Taught life skills and coping mechanisms to residential population in one-on-one and group sessions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Education
Child And Youth Work
Humber College
05-1995
Skills
- Strength-Based Approach
- Self-Esteem Building
- Family Support
- Social Skills Training
- Suicide Prevention
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Individual Counseling
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Anger Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Counseling best practices
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Documentation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Service planning
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Child and Youth Counsellor
Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services
01.2000 - 10.2024
Child and Youth Worker
Casatta
09.1994 - 06.1999
Child And Youth Work
Humber College
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