Working with youth who struggle with mental health and/or Youth Justice back grounds Between the ages of 12-16years
Report writing; Completing P.O.C and Case managements for each individual on time
Being a Positive, Consistent and Reliable Prime worker
Being a liaison with other agencies involved with the clients
Administering medication on a daily basis
Keeping an open communication with Families, Case Workers, Lawyers, Clinicians
Involved with the client(s)
Program Coordinator
Kinark Family and Youth Services
Oakville, Ont
01.2001 - 01.2015
Working with youth who struggle with mental health and/or Youth Justice back grounds Between the ages of 12-16years
Report writing;
Being a Positive, Consistent and Reliable Prime worker
Being a liaison with other agencies involved with the clients
Administering medication on a daily basis
Keeping an open communication with Families, Case Workers, Lawyers, Clinicians
Involved with the client(s)
Court documents
Staff assignments
Staff conduct
Contract worker (Behaviour Therapist)
01.2005 - 01.2013
Working with adult clients in the mental health
Develops, implements and maintains individual behavioral intervention Strategies and programs to allow clients to more fully and actively participate In community life
Applies psychological theories and principles and Behavioral analysis techniques regarding behavior and mental processes such as learning, memory, perception and language developments
Develop written plans, which include needs identification, goals, tasks and Timeframes with regard to client programs, in conjunction with caregivers And/or other service providers
Salvation Army Lawson miniseries Adult community living
Hamilton, Ontario
07.2008 - 10.2008
Working with community living mentally handicapped adults
Daily life skills with the clients
Report writing in daily logs and daily plans
A liaison with client and other agencies involved with clients
Administering of medications on a daily basis
Bartimaeus
Halton/Peel
01.2001 - 01.2003
Completed a work placement at BETHESDA Community home for adults struggling with Mental health
Offered Respite to Agencies and Families in need of support
Engaged in Recreational/Therapeutic activities
Planned outings with the client(s)
Ensured health and safety of the clientele
Carried a valid Class G licences
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Toronto, Ont
01.1998 - 01.2001
Working with youth who come from a diverse client population Including; mental health, aggressive and developmentally delayed Offenders
Monitoring care and control for the residents on a day to day basis
Ensuring the residents made it to court and appointments on time
Correctional Officer
Brantford Jail
Brantford, Ontario
01.1981 - 01.1986
Maximum security jail
Male and female waiting to be transferred to the federal system
Escort prisoners to and from court, with court documentation
Contacting lawyers
Salvation Army
London, Ontario
40 bed Open Custody program for youth between the ages of 16-18 years of age
Implemented Community access programs with residents
Education
OSSGD -
North Park Collegiate
Brantford, Ontario
01.2005
OACYC -
Ontario Association Child and Youth Counsellor
01.2005
Skills
Teamwork
Reliability
Program Implementation
Positive Role-modeling
Recreational Activities
Therapeutic Activities
Communication
Decision Making
Knowledge of Law
Umab Certification
First Aid
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Crisis Intervention
Career guidance
Substance Abuse Prevention
Family Support
Mental Health Support
Individual Counseling
Community Outreach
Suicide Prevention
Positive Reinforcement
Youth Mentoring
Child Development
Disability Support
Client Advocacy
Case Management
Emergency intervention
Group Therapy
Individual and family counseling
Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression
Task Prioritization
Mental health counseling
Continuous Improvement
Multicultural Awareness
Goal Setting
Community Resources
Experience with at-risk youth
Time Management
Child welfare advocate
Organizational Skills
Decision-Making
Behavior Modification
Behavioral assessment
Hobbies and Interests
Competed in the Strongman Competitions all across U.S.A and Canada
Play hockey and lacrosse
Stay in shape by attending the gym 4 to 5 times a week
Spend a lot of the other free time with my children
Timeline
Casual Child and Youth worker
Kinark Family and Youth Services
01.2015 - Current
Salvation Army Lawson miniseries Adult community living
Registered Nurse (Casual) at Kinark Child and Family Services - SYL Apps Youth CentreRegistered Nurse (Casual) at Kinark Child and Family Services - SYL Apps Youth Centre