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Tabitha Leifso

St. Marys,ON

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong conflict management skills eager to acquire a full-time Child Protection Worker position. Non-violent communication, equity, and inclusion have always been at the forefront of child and family service provision. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Proficient in handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CRM Certified Profesional Trainer

Cardinal Rule Marketing Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2023
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Led a team in developing and employ active listening skills.
  • Instructed team members on de-escalation skills using non-violent communication and body language cues.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.

Inclusive Sport Program Coordinator/Instructor Specialist

Asahi Judo Club
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Created and directed the Inclusive Judo Programme to meet the unique needs of children and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
  • Conducted needs-based interviews with families to determine client's strengths and goals.
  • Implemented physical and social learning strategies to clients individualized needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Instructed other teachers on how to create more inclusive sport environments.

Home Care Provider

Self-Employed
08.2012 - 03.2016
  • Assessed client's emotional, cognitive, and physical needs and ensured these needs were met in a nurturing environment.
  • Developed well-rounded programming to help clients reach developmental milestones.
  • Communicated with parents on an ongoing basis regarding their child's development.
  • Actively sought cultural information from client families to ensure an inclusive and sensitive atmosphere.

Child and Youth Worker

Stratford Children's Services
11.2008 - 08.2012
  • Provided key emotional and behavioural support to individual and group special needs youth ages 7-18 in academic and home settings.
  • Supervised family visits and court dates and documented observations.
  • Completed daily communication logs detailing client behaviors and needs.
  • Communicated among team members, lead staff, and community support teams to ensure client needs were met multidimensionally and intersectionally.
  • Built client rapport and used deescalation techniques to ensure the safety of client and community.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
12.2023

Diploma - Police And Justice Studies

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
05.2006

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Resource Development
  • Community Project Development
  • Client Advocacy
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Report Generation
  • Care Plan Management
  • Relationship Building

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CRM Certified Profesional Trainer

Cardinal Rule Marketing Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2023

Inclusive Sport Program Coordinator/Instructor Specialist

Asahi Judo Club
11.2018 - 03.2020

Home Care Provider

Self-Employed
08.2012 - 03.2016

Child and Youth Worker

Stratford Children's Services
11.2008 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour

University of Western Ontario

Diploma - Police And Justice Studies

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

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