Christine Ham
Coquitlam ,Canada
Summary
Child and Youth Care baccalaureate graduate with 13 years of experience in child safety and trauma-informed care. Expertise in prevention-based practices and fostering culturally sensitive environments. Committed to delivering high-quality work and facilitating effective team collaboration to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
On-Call Youth Worker (Indigenous and Main stream)
School District #43
Coquitlam, British Columbia
05.2024 - Current
- Developed therapeutic environments fostering emotional safety for children and youth.
- Built trust using a non-judgmental approach, adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Facilitated support for students and families with a trauma-informed framework.
- Collaborated with students, families, and staff on culturally relevant plans, enhancing identity and belonging.
- Systematically assessed students' and families' individual and collective needs.
- Facilitated group activities promoting social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, communicating concerns to relevant staff members.
- Engaged families to effectively address student well-being and needs.
- Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate access to community resources for youth.
- Supported students and families in the process of accessing resources.
Child and Youth Care Worker
Surrey School District
Surrey, BC
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported refugee students and families by addressing basic needs and providing social-emotional support.
- Collaborated with educators to create individualized support plans for trauma-affected students.
- Provided emotional counseling to enhance student resilience and well-being.
- Coordinated with parents regarding student welfare, progress, and engagement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of incidents, interventions, and student interactions.
- Facilitated group activities to develop socialization skills among youth in care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations on child welfare service delivery.
- Delivered crisis intervention services using de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
Student Support A and B (EA and YFW)
Vancouver School Board
Vancouver, BC
10.2013 - 03.2023
- Fostered supportive environments for students to express feelings without fear of judgment.
- Developed tailored plans to ensure safety and belonging among students.
- Assessed student needs continuously and reported findings to administration.
- Provided crisis support utilizing trauma-informed approaches.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained ethical standards while assisting vulnerable populations.
- Formulated crisis intervention strategies to prevent escalation into physical altercations.
- Coordinated recreational activities promoting personal growth and social interaction.
Head Bartender and Lead server
The Morrissey Pub
Vancouver, B.C
10.2008 - 01.2014
- Cultivated strong communication and active listening skills to foster customer relationships.
- Established long-term customer loyalty through genuine care and relationship building.
- Managed and trained staff, enhancing conflict resolution capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during all service operations.
- Demonstrated proven ability to de-escalate elevated situations involving staff and customers.
- Maintained strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
- Accountable for workplace safety, effectively communicating concerns to management.
Student Support B (Practicum)
Spectrum Alternate School
Vancouver, BC
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Facilitated inclusive learning environments that promoted emotional, academic, and social growth in students.
- Managed seven case loads, providing tailored support for diverse student needs.
- Shadowed and collaborated with YFW and Counsellor to enhance service delivery.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills in challenging situations.
- Respected cultural diversity while delivering services to clients from various backgrounds.
- Exercised sound judgment in making complex decisions impacting student outcomes.
Youth Worker - Dusk to Dawn Program
Directions Youth Centre, Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Performed intake assessments for youth accessing program, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Supported street-entrenched youth by assisting with housing and essential needs.
- Guided youths in developing critical life skills such as decision-making and communication.
- Utilized Motivational Interviewing techniques to foster client motivation.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance service delivery methods and strategies.
- Aided crisis intervention and mediated conflicts between peers effectively.
- Coordinated referrals to counseling services or relevant social agencies as needed.
- Executed crisis management protocols during emergencies involving young individuals.
Education
Bachelor in Child And Youth Care -
Douglas College
New Westminster12-2023
Skills
- Complex decision making
- Self-reflexivity and bias awareness
- Knowledge of systemic inequities
- Community-based relational skills
- Case management and documentation
- Relationship building
- Communication proficiency
- Strengths-based and client-centered approach
- Client needs assessment
- Behavioral intervention planning
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Advocacy and support
- Adaptability
Land Acknowledgement
I gratefully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation.
Languages
Korean
Limited
French
Elementary
Certification
Non Violent Crisis Intervention
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
On-Call Youth Worker (Indigenous and Main stream)
School District #43
05.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Care Worker
Surrey School District
03.2023 - 05.2024
Student Support A and B (EA and YFW)
Vancouver School Board
10.2013 - 03.2023
Student Support B (Practicum)
Spectrum Alternate School
03.2013 - 07.2013
Youth Worker - Dusk to Dawn Program
Directions Youth Centre, Family Services of Greater Vancouver
05.2011 - 05.2012
Head Bartender and Lead server
The Morrissey Pub
10.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor in Child And Youth Care -
Douglas College