Heather Gibbons
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in fostering strong connections and relationships with students, ensuring seamless transition support for all. Skilled in collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams and liaising with community providers to deliver comprehensive support services. Committed to enhancing student outcomes through strategic communication and teamwork, with a focus on creating inclusive educational environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Child and youth worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
Kitchener, Ontario
2004.09 - Current
- Effective relationships with all students in a safe space
- Transition support for all students entering grade 9 and all alternative programs
- Provided emotional support during times of crisis
- Networked with local agencies and resources to provide additional support as needed.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
Child and youth worker
Grand River Hospital
Kitchener, On
1998.09 - 2007.08
- Provided mental health crisis support to youth in hospital and emotional support for their families
- Transition support for youth being discharged from hospital
- Effective work with multidisciplinary team to support best outcomes for youth
- Co lead cognitive behaviour therapy groups
Child and youth worker
House of Friendship
Kitchener, On
1990.06 - 1998.08
- Assessed needs of new intakes to determine eligibility into the program
- life skill training and support to transition youth to independent living
- Networked with local agencies and resources to provide additional support for youth
- Provided 1:1 coaching and lead groups
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Development Studies
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario 1990.09 -
Social Service Worker Diploma - Social Service Work
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener 1988.09 - 04/1990
Skills
- Excellent connections and relationships with students
- Transition support for all students entering high school and alternative programs
- Collaborate and work effectively as part of multidisciplinary team
- Liaise and communicate with all community providers as needed
Affiliations
- Walking my dogs, spending time at the beach
Accomplishments
Certificate in Learning Disabilities
Transition into Independence training
Threat risk assessment training
CBT training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child and youth worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
2004.09 - Current
Child and youth worker
Grand River Hospital
1998.09 - 2007.08
Bachelor of Arts - Social Development Studies
University of Waterloo
1990.09 -
Child and youth worker
House of Friendship
1990.06 - 1998.08
Social Service Worker Diploma - Social Service Work
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
1988.09 - 04/1990