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Maria Siliverdis

Burnaby

Summary

I am a caring and patient Child and Youth Care Worker with over 16 years of experience providing care, guidance and support to vulnerable youth in care. Skilled in supervising residents in daily routines, encouraging positive and healthy choices, teaching life skills, promoting self-esteem and personal growth of youth, and working through every day challenges . Extensive knowledge of standard policies and practices related to group care. Analyzes situations effectively and accurately and can work independently or in a team setting.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Child and Youth Care Worker

Alternate Shelter Society
11.2007 - Current
  • Providing care and supervision for at risk youth aged 13-18 in terms of their day-to-day living- including recreation, life skills, and developmental progress
  • Encouraging youth to fulfill their obligations and program goals, and supporting integration into the community
  • Communicating with Social Workers, School Officials and Guardians about individual progress and overall well-being of the youth in care
  • Writing daily, weekly and monthly logs and reports concerning youth activities, behaviours, incidents and overall progress
  • Assisting youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter, addressing medical needs and accessing treatment and counselling
  • Supervising and training staff members, providing guidance and support in crisis situations, and upholding regulations and policies
  • Ensuring that licensing standards are met within the Resource to establish the ongoing health and safety of youth and staff

Tutor

Friends of Simon Tutoring Project
09.2006 - 05.2008
  • Assisted refugee and immigrant children aged 6-12 years old with reading and writing by creating fun and engaging literacy activities.

Sales Floor personnel and Cashier

Canadian Tire
06.2004 - 06.2007
  • Customer service, returns and end of day cash consolidation
  • Janitorial: Store cleaning and product facing
  • Hardware support: Paint Mixing, Key Cutting, Sign Making.

Education

TESOL Certificate -

Vancouver Community College
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science - Psychology And Linguistics

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
08.2008

General Arts Diploma - General Studies

Kwantlen University College
Richmond, BC
04.2003

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Determining appropriate course of action while following procedures
  • Attention to detail, proficient in time management, excellent organizational skills
  • Able to creatively problem solve
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
  • Ability to proactively resolve conflict, direct and motivate individuals, encourage collaboration and facilitate engagement, and support growth in their development by recognizing and utilizing their individual strengths

Certification

First Aid with CPR level C

Food Safe

Timeline

Residential Child and Youth Care Worker

Alternate Shelter Society
11.2007 - Current

Tutor

Friends of Simon Tutoring Project
09.2006 - 05.2008

Sales Floor personnel and Cashier

Canadian Tire
06.2004 - 06.2007

TESOL Certificate -

Vancouver Community College

Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science - Psychology And Linguistics

Simon Fraser University

General Arts Diploma - General Studies

Kwantlen University College

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