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Work History
Education
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Jennifer Stewart

Burlington,ON
Jennifer Stewart

Summary

Experienced child and youth care professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in educational, clinical, and community settings, supporting children and youth with complex needs. Specializes in behavior intervention, trauma-informed care, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to promote positive development and resilience. Known for adaptive communication skills, empathy, and evidence-based interventions that foster sustainable growth and empowerment.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Dieselmatic

Account Manager
09.2022 - Current

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Child and Youth Care Worker (FASD)
09.2019 - 09.2022

Halton District School Board

Child and Youth Care Practitioner (LTO)
11.2018 - 06.2019

Halton District School Board

Educational Assistant
11.2015 - 10.2018

Brown's Martial Arts

After-School Program Manager
06.2007 - 12.2014

Peel District School Board

Behavior Interventionist
01.2005 - 01.2006

Choices Group Home

Primary Care Worker
09.2003 - 01.2005

Toronto District School Board

Behavior Interventionist
01.2003 - 09.2003

Education

Mohawk College
Hamilton

Child and Youth Worker Diploma from Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Modification
12.2022

Skills

  • Behavior Intervention & Modification: Proficient in applied behavior analysis (ABA), trauma-informed care, and behavior planning for high-risk students
  • FASD and Complex Needs Expertise: Skilled in developing individualized support plans for youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and trauma histories
  • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation: Extensive experience in crisis response, with certifications in BMS, NVCI, and Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Client-Centered Planning & Advocacy: Experienced in liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, including educators, social workers, and healthcare providers
  • Program Development & Evaluation: Developed and piloted early intervention programs, social skills training, and educational reintegration strategies
  • Communication & Relationship Building: Builds strong, collaborative relationships with youth, families, and professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care
  • Behavior Analysis & Intervention
  • FASD Specialization & Trauma-Informed Care
  • Progress Monitoring & Data Collection
  • Social Skills & Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Communication
  • Organizational Skills & Attention to Detail

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

  • Crisis Intervention - BMS & NVCI
  • Collaborative Problem Solving - Level II (THINK:KIDS)
  • FASD Training - CANFASD
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training
  • Assistant Training for Suicide Prevention
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach - GGS-1

Referencesavailable

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Timeline

Account Manager

Dieselmatic
09.2022 - Current

Child and Youth Care Worker (FASD)

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
09.2019 - 09.2022

Child and Youth Care Practitioner (LTO)

Halton District School Board
11.2018 - 06.2019

Educational Assistant

Halton District School Board
11.2015 - 10.2018

After-School Program Manager

Brown's Martial Arts
06.2007 - 12.2014

Behavior Interventionist

Peel District School Board
01.2005 - 01.2006

Primary Care Worker

Choices Group Home
09.2003 - 01.2005

Behavior Interventionist

Toronto District School Board
01.2003 - 09.2003

Mohawk College

Child and Youth Worker Diploma from Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Modification
Jennifer Stewart