Leanne Fortin
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Strong leader with 25+ years as a Child and Youth Worker serving in Child Welfare and residential group homes. Has experience working with youth with many diagnosis and challenges. Trained Facilitator in various parenting programs.
College Faculty of 10+ years supporting student in the CYC field. Prepare instructional plans, grading assignments and test. Facilitating the learning of Therapeutic programs and Theoretical framework of Counselling.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Instructor (CYC Studies)
Fanshawe College
01.2014 - Current
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging activities within Therapeutic model.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course learning outcomes.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and learning the importance of group work in the CYC field.
Child and Family Support Worker
Children's Aid Society Of Oxford County
04.2007 - Current
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Provided ongoing guidance to at-risk youth, helping them develop essential life skills and coping strategies.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Empowered parents to create nurturing home environments by sharing best practices in positive discipline techniques. Organized and facilitated Triple P parenting workshops.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Work
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON2009
Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Humber College
Toronto, ON2000
Skills
- Empathetic
- Patient
- Knowledgeable in Child Development
- Strong Facilitation skills
- Leader
- Critical Thinker
- Resourceful
- Advocate
- Case management skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- Triple P Facilitator Training, Level 4 and Level 5, 2015
- Circle of Security Training, 2020
Timeline
College Instructor (CYC Studies)
Fanshawe College
01.2014 - Current
Child and Family Support Worker
Children's Aid Society Of Oxford County
04.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Work
Ryerson University
Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Humber College
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