Kelsey Lawless
Cobourg,ON
Summary
Child and youth care practitioner with bachelor's degree, offering 10+ years of experience in educational, clinical, and behavioral roles. Proficient in individual, family and group counselling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SNAP Child Worker
The Child Development Institute
Toronto, Canada
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Facilitated groups for boys and their caregivers, supporting to help manage their impulses and behaviour using the 'Stop Now and Plan' model based around Cognitive Behavioural Theory
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify clients'' emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues requiring intervention or support services
- Met with clients for individual or family counselling sessions, creating individual goals for their needs, and advocating for clients in schools and supporting agencies
Residential Counselor
Sagonaska Demonstration School
Belleville, Canada
06.2013 - 04.2021
- Working with students with Learning Disabilities alongside counsellors, teachers, and doctors in a multi-disciplinary service program in a live-in treatment and educational setting
- Creating and implementing social skills programs and Behavior Support Plans to students to promote their mental, emotional, and social growth
Child and Youth Worker
Kinark Child and Family Services
Mississauga, Canada
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Providing support to adolescents with eating disorders, self-injurious behaviour, suicidal ideation, and depression in a live-in treatment setting
- Treatment specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, focusing on Mindfulness, targeting problematic behavior, and social skills techniques
Child and Youth Worker
WM+A- Independent Contractor
Toronto, Canada
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Providing 1:1 support to individuals Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health challenges around the GTA
- Adept at creating and maintaining support/care plans for clients within Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto School Board, in the home and community
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Care
University of Victoria
01.2019
Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Work
Loyalist College
01.2013
Skills
- Experience and knowledge in crisis assessment and intervention
- Proficient in case management and clinical documentation
- Knowledgeable with CBT and DBT
- Ability to work independently and within an inter-professional team
- Knowledgeable with Solutions-Focused Therapy programs
- Program development and management skills
- Understanding of child psycho-social development
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification- Level C
- ASIST Training
- ABA Certification- Level 1
- American Sign Language (ASL)- Level 1
Affiliations
Member in good standing of Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care
Timeline
SNAP Child Worker
The Child Development Institute
09.2021 - 10.2024
Child and Youth Worker
Kinark Child and Family Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
Child and Youth Worker
WM+A- Independent Contractor
08.2020 - 09.2021
Residential Counselor
Sagonaska Demonstration School
06.2013 - 04.2021
Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Work
Loyalist College
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Care
University of Victoria