Kerry Henrikson
Sarnia,ON
Summary
Skilled and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive, caring attitude. Service-focused work history helping families and individuals meet their diverse needs through active, supportive communication and engagement with service providers and policymakers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Transportation/Family Support Worker
Self Employed
Sarnia, ON
09.2016 - Current
- Organizing and implementing route schedules while maintaining safe, timely and professional transportation services for families.
- Built a strong rapport with the clients while helping them to build skills, begin and end their school day in a positive way and provided advocacy at appointments and meetings.
Domestic Violence Worker & Children Activity Worker
Women's Interval Home
Sarnia, ON
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Worked as part of a team to address clients' unique needs in the areas of legal, housing and social assistance while empowering them through advocacy efforts with various community partners.
- Implemented the child-minding and activity program for families staying in the shelter.
Counsellor on Duty & Child and Youth Worker
Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey
Kincardine & Owen Sound, ON
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Supported families in crisis through intake, case management, counseling and court support.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
School Age Educator
YMCA Child Care
Kincardine, ON
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Implemented and staffed a Before and After School Program.
- Worked as a supply staff in the main centre, assisting with daily childcare programming activities.
Residential Counsellor
St. Clair Child and Youth Services
Sarnia, ON
05.2001 - 08.2004
- Assisted residents by implementing individualized care plans, providing emotional, educational and legal support and promoting important life skills with the goal of reunification with their families.
Personal Support Worker
March of Dimes
Sarnia, ON
05.2001 - 10.2002
- Monitored patient health, provided compassionate and attentive personal assistance with daily living in a home for medically fragile youth and young adults.
Residential Support Worker
The Salvation Army
London, ON
09.1999 - 05.2001
- Enhanced residents' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs in a 24 hour care home for children with Autism.
- Managed challenging behaviours effectively through de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies.
School Age Educator & Educational Assistant
London Bridge Child Care
London & Sarnia, ON
08.1999 - 05.2001
- Developed and implemented differentiated programming strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized success.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication and fostering a supportive network for successful outcomes.
Residential & Day Program Support Worker
Community Living
Wallaceburg & Sarnia, ON
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Provided clients personalized support and assistance with daily living activities, health care needs and facilitated social and employment opportunities.
Education
Child and Youth Worker OCAD Diploma -
Lambton College
Skills
- Patient/Client Advocacy and Support
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication
- Case Management
- Program Development
- Resource and Referral Coordination
- Teamwork and Interagency Collaboration
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Family Dynamics and Case Plans
- Conflict Resolution
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Detail Oriented Documentation and Reporting
- Multi-line Phone System and 24 Hour Crisis Line Monitoring
- Public Speaking and Awareness Presentations
- Meeting and Group Facilitation
- Clerical, Data Entry and Filing
- Type Speed 70 wpm
Certifications Skills
- OACYC Member (Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care)
- ACYCP Member (Association for Child & Youth Care Practice, Inc)
- Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Level C
- Psychological First Aid
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- ASIST (Suicide prevention)
- Class G Drivers License
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check
- Medical Terminology Certificate
- WHMIS
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Education Course
Community Service
- PANDAS/PANS Ontario, Founder/Executive Director, 2013-2024
- P.A.N.D.A.S. CANADA, Support Group Administrator, 2018-2022
- Sacred Heart Elementary School, Parent Volunteer, 2013-2019
- Girl Guides of Ontario, Guider, 2012-2013
- Woodstone Park Committee, Founder/Fundraiser/Event Planner, 2011-2013
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Transportation/Family Support Worker
Self Employed
09.2016 - Current
Domestic Violence Worker & Children Activity Worker
Women's Interval Home
11.2014 - 03.2016
Counsellor on Duty & Child and Youth Worker
Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey
09.2004 - 06.2006
School Age Educator
YMCA Child Care
08.2004 - 06.2005
Residential Counsellor
St. Clair Child and Youth Services
05.2001 - 08.2004
Personal Support Worker
March of Dimes
05.2001 - 10.2002
Residential Support Worker
The Salvation Army
09.1999 - 05.2001
School Age Educator & Educational Assistant
London Bridge Child Care
08.1999 - 05.2001
Residential & Day Program Support Worker
Community Living
05.1998 - 08.1999
Child and Youth Worker OCAD Diploma -
Lambton College
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