Alicia Dastous
Child And Youth Care Counsellor
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate child and youth care counselor dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families. Committed to contributing to team success within the child intervention field, leveraging a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, therapeutic milieu, and the ability to engage with children and families in a meaningful way. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail drive motivation to further develop expertise and positively impact services provided to high-risk youth and their families, ensuring their well-being and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Youth and Family Counsellor Level 2
Woods Homes
Calgary, AB
05.2021 - Current
- Providing trauma informed care to each youth as well as a high level of professional care while forming and maintaining meaningful therapeutic relationships
- Delivered therapeutic interventions, including case management, attendance at case conferences, and involvement in intervention strategies, school meetings, medical appointments, and family consultations.
- Managed various program duties, including meal preparation, maintaining the program milieu, attendance at appointments, and transportation of clients, contributing to the smooth functioning of daily operations.
- Utilized therapeutic crisis intervention and behaviour support techniques throughout daily interactions with the youth.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Successful completion of the Emerging Leaders program, as well as Senior Youth and Family Counsellor training program.
Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Hull Services
Calgary, AB
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Led and supervised staff during shifts in a six-bed, community-based co-ed program, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to program protocols.
- Facilitated and mediated resident meetings, including therapeutic discussions and the development of weekly menus.
- Provided comprehensive support for the physical and emotional well-being of youth, particularly those with borderline cognitive functioning, social deficits, and mental health or behavioral challenges.
- Planned, supervised, and implemented recreational programs designed to engage youth and promote social development.
- Assisted youth with personal hygiene and daily living tasks, fostering independence and self-care.
- Delivered the BrainWise program to youth, encouraging the application of learned concepts to real-life situations and promoting cognitive and emotional growth.
Educational Assistant
Halton District School Board
Burlington, ON
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided support in both high school and elementary school settings, assisting students in various Community Pathways programs across multiple schools.
- Delivered academic and personal support to students, facilitating smooth transitions into the community and promoting overall success.
- Assisted English Language Learners in classroom settings, supporting language acquisition and integration into the curriculum.
- Supported students with personal care needs, including toileting, lifting, and promoting proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted with student transportation, ensuring safe transitions on and off buses or taxis, and providing support during transitions before and after school, as well as between class periods.
- Supported students in co-op placements, assisting with tasks and ensuring effective participation in work-related experiences.
Program Shift Coordinator
Hatt’s Off Inc
Brantford, ON
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Coordinated and managed daily operations, overseeing staff and ensuring tasks were completed effectively to support client needs.
- Administered petty cash, ensuring accurate record-keeping and appropriate allocation of funds for residents and activities.
- Monitored residents throughout daily tasks, ensuring their safety, well-being, and the successful completion of responsibilities.
- Provided a safe, stable, and supportive environment that fostered resident growth and development.
- Administered medication to residents as per prescribed schedules, maintaining accurate records.
- Completed daily paperwork, including logs, visitor reports, medication transfers, care plans, incident reports, injury reports, and case notes, ensuring thoroughness and compliance.
- Scheduled and ensured residents attended necessary appointments.
- Ensured staff met deadlines for required training and paperwork completion, maintaining program efficiency and compliance.
Education
Diploma - Educational Support - Intensive
Mohawk College
Hamilton Ontario 01.2016 - 04.2017
Diploma -
Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, Secondary School
Stoney Creek, ON 09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
undefinedCertification
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI)
Timeline
Walking the Children Home - Align Conference
05-2024
Youth and Family Counsellor Level 2
Woods Homes
05.2021 - Current
Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Hull Services
11.2019 - 05.2021
Educational Assistant
Halton District School Board
05.2017 - 06.2019
Program Shift Coordinator
Hatt’s Off Inc
02.2016 - 02.2019
Diploma - Educational Support - Intensive
Mohawk College
01.2016 - 04.2017
Diploma -
Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, Secondary School
09.2006 - 06.2010
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