Ebony Holmes
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Worker with a solid background in supporting diverse student needs across various educational settings. Experienced in behavior management, crisis intervention, and developing individualized support strategies. Committed to creating inclusive environments that foster student growth and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
09.2023 - Current
- Provide on-call support across multiple schools, seamlessly stepping in to manage classrooms, assist with behavior management, and support students with diverse needs.
- Utilize advanced intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe and positive learning environment, effectively addressing and resolving conflicts as they arise.
- Develop and implement individualized support strategies based on each student's unique needs, collaborating with educators and other staff to create comprehensive action plans.
Day Treatment Worker
Youthdale Treatment Center - TDSB ECPP
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Individual counseling
- Provision of individual care as per treatment plan
- Develop and facilitate programs while supporting client engagement
- Daily communication with family, guardians, educational and community partners to share/obtain information
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to support behavior modification.
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors, and goal progress
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapeutic activities and social activities.
- Formulated treatment plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers, and administrators to create and implement Individualized Treatment Plans.
Special Education Support
Oak Learners
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Promote mindful practice
- Provide 1:1 support with educational and emotion needs
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Communicated with parents, students and teachers regularly and built productive relationships to support education.
Child and Youth Worker
TCDSB
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2020
Skills
- Ability to design, plan, implement, and lead programs and activities
- Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful Situations
- Active listening and non-judgemental approach
- Treatment Planning
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Student Progress Reporting
Certification
- SMG
- UMAD
- Safe Talk
- Indigenous Perspective - Mental Health of Children & Youth
- Mini-me yoga
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Toronto District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Day Treatment Worker
Youthdale Treatment Center - TDSB ECPP
09.2021 - 08.2023
Child and Youth Worker
TCDSB
09.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Support
Oak Learners
09.2018 - 08.2020
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
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