Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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REBECCA BOYLE

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Compassionate professional highly skilled in responding to needs of individuals in crisis. Passionate about: child protection, homelessness, mental health and addictions. Implementing passion and skill set into practise with the goal of strengthening individuals lives and supporting them reaching their full potential.

Efficient in: various assessment tools and providing appropriate clinical interventions. Goal directed case planning and management, providing psycho-educational tools and working collaboratively with team, community and law enforcement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Protection Worker

Family And Children Services Niagara
12.2022 - Current
  • Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
  • Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information and provide best possible service to family.
  • Reviewed existing case records for available information to formulate plans of treatment and develop short- and long-term goals.
  • Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbours.
  • Prepared court related documents for purpose of presenting evidence, consultation with legal counsel and disposition.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Consistently compliant with Ontario Ministry Standards.

Intensive Case Manager

Gateway Residential and Community Support Services
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported individuals whom experienced chronic homelessness maintain housing through 24/7 support.
  • Within a team approach developed, implemented and monitored individualized case plan and crisis plan for each individual.
  • Accompanied clients to appointments based on their individual case management plans.
  • Supported clients in maintaining their living spaces in order to prevent unstable relationships with landlords and ensure safety.
  • Used various assessment tools and provided appropriate referrals.
  • Provided accurate and detailed documentation.

Men and Family Shelter Worker

Young Women's Christian Association, YWCA
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Completed thorough intakes and provided individuals and families with community referral and resource information based on the client's area of needs.
  • Assisted clients with resume building, applying to jobs and used motivational interviewing to support those willing and able to work.
  • Encouraged clients to search for housing daily, assisted with affordable housing applications, financial assistance coordination and landlord engagement.
  • Maintained a safe living and working environment, for individuals' family and staff, by following non- violent intervention techniques and the implementation of policies and procedures.

Server Team Lead

The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro
07.2012 - 03.2020

Educational Assistant

District School Board of Niagara
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Supported children and youth from JK – Grade 12 by assisting with programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
  • Monitored students and supported with behavior modification, personal development, speech therapy, math help, reading and writing.
  • Knowledge of dual diagnosis behavioral interventions and positive strategies to support student's sensory needs.
  • Monitored students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
05.2021

Diploma - Educational Assistant

Niagara College
Welland, ON
05.2017

Skills

  • Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
  • Forensic Interviewing
  • Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Community Resource Information
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Victim Services
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Motivational Interviewing

Certification


  • Trauma Informed Care - March 2023
  • Authorized Child Protection Worker -May 2023
  • Domestic Violence - February 2023
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - March 3 2022
  • First Aid CPR C / AED Level C - Exp: July 21 2023

Timeline

Child Protection Worker

Family And Children Services Niagara
12.2022 - Current

Intensive Case Manager

Gateway Residential and Community Support Services
01.2022 - 12.2022

Men and Family Shelter Worker

Young Women's Christian Association, YWCA
01.2019 - 03.2021

Educational Assistant

District School Board of Niagara
12.2016 - 06.2017

Server Team Lead

The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro
07.2012 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brock University

Diploma - Educational Assistant

Niagara College
REBECCA BOYLE