Kara Rayner
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Counsellor
Vanier Children's Mental Wellness
01.2002 - 03.2024
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address the unique needs and goals of each client, resulting in improved mental health outcomes.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, enabling efficient tracking of treatment outcomes and adjustments as needed.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients and their families.
- Advocated for clients within educational settings to secure accommodations and supports necessary for academic success.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment where clients felt comfortable discussing sensitive topics without fear of judgment or stigma.
Supervised Access Worker
Family And Children's Services
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Acted as a liaison between parents, children, and legal representatives, ensuring open lines of communication throughout the supervised access process.
- Demonstrated cultural competency when working with diverse populations, respecting varying beliefs and customs while maintaining objective professional boundaries.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Established rapport with clients through active listening techniques and genuine empathy during difficult conversations or disclosures.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Utilized excellent time management skills to balance a demanding caseload effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and need.
- Collaborated with case managers to develop personalized plans for family reunification, addressing specific needs and concerns.
- Provided constructive feedback to parents regarding their interactions with children, fostering positive change in familial relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Windsor, ONSkills
- Recreational Activities
- Community Resources
- Multicultural Competence
- Program Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Client documentation
- Community Referrals
- Active Listening
Timeline
Child and Youth Counsellor
Vanier Children's Mental Wellness
01.2002 - 03.2024
Supervised Access Worker
Family And Children's Services
09.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
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