Courtney Kerr
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate professional with several years of experience in settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Equipped with a strong foundation in social work principles, client advocacy, and community engagement. Proven ability to support diverse populations through effective communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Seeking a position to leverage my education and passion for helping others in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER/BEHAVIOUR SPECIALIST
Williams Marijan and Associates Inc: The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities, managing dual diagnoses, behaviour crises, and complex needs in a hospital environment.
- Counselled clients with suicidal ideations and eating disorders, addressing mental health needs alongside developmental challenges.
- Collaborated with clients to address emotional and psychological concerns.
- Collected and managed data for individualized care plans, treatment programs, and mental health assessments for individuals aged 6-18.
- Implemented client objectives, IEPs, and BSPs using evidence-based practices, such as ABA.
- Provided education to both families and caregivers on interpersonal communication.
- Participated in team meetings to develop treatment plans and objectives for clients.
Developmental Service Worker
Calvary Child and Family Services
Etobicoke, Ontario
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients in developing skills for independent living, such as communication, problem-solving, and self-care. Providing individualized and/or crisis supports to children, youth, and adults diagnosed with.
- ASD (autism), Developmental Disability, Mental Health Disorder and/or Dual Diagnosis
- Provide one-on-one support to a client in a variety of different settings, such as foster homes, family homes, day programs, hospitals, group homes, and community support.
- Providing care services to clients in accordance with group home plans; these care services. Include, but are not limited to, helping with activities of daily living, bathing assistance, feeding, grooming, continence care, etc.
- De-escalate and stabilize a client when in a state of crisis and/or presenting with high-risk behaviors.
- Model and teach skills to a client that support safety and life skills. Monitoring and overseeing the general health and well-being of the client.
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER
Community Living Belleville and Area
Belleville, Ontario
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Supporting the development of strategies and delivery of services and supports according to individual life plans and personal outcomes.
- Providing case management to individuals on the caseload and assisting with the case management of supported individuals.
- Ensuring that appropriate personal and physical care, crisis response, counselling, and emotional support is provided.
- Participating in assessing the long-term service needs of individuals supported and of the program, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
- Conducted assessments of client's abilities, needs, interests and preferences.
- Supported individuals in achieving personal goals through positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
BASc in Community Social Services -
Guelph Humber University
06-2024
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Guelph Humber University
06-2024
Developmental Service Worker Diploma -
Fleming College
06-2019
Skills
- Youth Mentoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Client Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- CPR AND FIRST AID LEVEL C
- CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION
- MENTAL HEALTH AND FIRST AID TRAINING
- CONTROLLED ACTS TRAINING
- OVERDOSE TRAINING
- FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
- TAKE HOME NALOXONE TRAINING
- ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE ONTARIO COLLEGES OF SOCIAL WORKERS AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER/BEHAVIOUR SPECIALIST
Williams Marijan and Associates Inc: The Hospital for Sick Children
05.2023 - Current
Developmental Service Worker
Calvary Child and Family Services
09.2022 - 09.2023
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER
Community Living Belleville and Area
02.2020 - 08.2022
BASc in Community Social Services -
Guelph Humber University
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Guelph Humber University
Developmental Service Worker Diploma -
Fleming College
- CPR AND FIRST AID LEVEL C
- CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION
- MENTAL HEALTH AND FIRST AID TRAINING
- CONTROLLED ACTS TRAINING
- OVERDOSE TRAINING
- FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
- TAKE HOME NALOXONE TRAINING
- ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE ONTARIO COLLEGES OF SOCIAL WORKERS AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS
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