Sobika Gunathasan
Georgina
Summary
Qualified Intervention Support Worker known for providing compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Demonstrated ability to assist students in daily activities and emotional well-being, ensuring comfortable and safe environment. Proven skills in effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Support Worker
York Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current
- Co- developing behavior intervention plans that support and promote positive behavior changes, development and implementation of social skills for children.
- Providing crisis intervention strategies when necessary effectively de- escalating challenging situations while maintaining student and staff safety in accordance with child safety plan.
- Maintaining data collection of student's progress, interventions and outcomes to ensure implementation of reflective changes made by interdisciplinary team.
Autism Consultant
Kerry's Place Autism Services
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided consultation support to individuals, families, agencies.
Directly supported individuals with ASD in Aurora 2023 Summer.
- Employment Works program through job sampling sessions.
Documented and Maintained case notes for participants of Aurora 2023 Summer Employment Works.
- Provided community capacity building through educating, modeling and supporting others to gain understanding of individuals with ASD .
Instructor Therapist
Community Living Toronto
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Improved student progress by developing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, conferences, and trainings focused on therapeutic techniques and best practices in education.
- Adapted therapy materials and resources based on individual learning styles to enhance comprehension and engagement among students.
- Increased student independence by teaching daily living skills, such as dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Education
Autism And Behavioural Science Program -
George Brown College
04.2021
Social Service Worker Program -
George Brown College
04.2019
Bachelors of Arts - Public Policy, Sociology, Public Law
University of Toronto
06.2018
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- First aid and CPR
- Trauma informed care framework
- Behavior management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Intervention Support Worker
York Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Autism Consultant
Kerry's Place Autism Services
07.2023 - 09.2023
Instructor Therapist
Community Living Toronto
01.2019 - 07.2022
Social Service Worker Program -
George Brown College
Bachelors of Arts - Public Policy, Sociology, Public Law
University of Toronto
Autism And Behavioural Science Program -
George Brown College
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