Terry Minor
London,ON
Summary
Accomplished Child and Youth Worker with proven expertise in crisis intervention and behavior modification, honed at Waterloo Region District School Board and Ray of Hope Ministries. Excels in developing and implementing engaging programs that foster emotional and social growth. Known for exceptional de-escalation techniques and the ability to build rapid rapport with students, enhancing learning environments through empathy and effective communication.
Thirty one years experience working with children and adolescents from the ages of 3-16 yrs of age in a variety of settings.
Have worked with individuals with Tourette's Syndrome, ASD, FAS, ADHD, ODD, Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and other disorders.
Proven ability to record keep and make appropriate notes for data keeping/tracking.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2006 - Current
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Contributed positively towards team collaborations by engaging in regular meetings and sharing insights, enhancing team cohesion.
- Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Maintained detailed case records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of progress to relevant stakeholders.
Educational Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
10.2003 - 09.2006
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
Child and Youth Worker- Young Offenders
Ray of Hope Ministries
07.1996 - 10.2003
- Provided key emotional support to youth in both open and secure custody.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs to teach social, emotional skills and proper hygiene
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Worked with teacher in an onsite classroom ensuring the students were successful in receiving their course credits.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
- Contributed positively towards team collaborations by engaging in regular meetings and sharing insights, enhancing team cohesion.
Child and Youth Worker-Young Offenders
Casatta Ltd
06.1992 - 06.1996
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth while they were serving out their sentences
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive Plans of Care for adolescents.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Provided support to teacher in classroom ensuring clients acted appropriately in class towards each other and to the teacher.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Advocated for client needs within various systems, such as schools, courts, and social service agencies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify clients'' emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues requiring intervention or support services.
- Taught life skills and coping mechanisms to residential population in one-on-one and group sessions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends, theories, and best practices within the field of child and youth work.
Education
Bachelor of Religious Education - Missions-Counseling
Emmanuel Bible College
Kitchener, ON04.1991
Skills
- *Above average de-escalation skills using trauma-informed approach
- *Great oral and written communication skills
- *Team player that encourages, communicates and lifts up team
- *Knowledge of variety of legislation that affects youth and programs such as CYFSA, HRC, and Education Act
- *Build relationships quickly with students and staff
- *Strong advocate for students and an understanding of how they uniquely learn and behave
- *Experience working effectively with students with a broad range of disorders from Tourette's Syndrome, ASD, FAS, ADHD, ODD, Anxiety disorders and mental health issues
- *Strong ability to effectively talk one on one with individuals who are very anxious and struggling with mental health
- *Sense of humour that brings joyous climate at work
Languages
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
Courses taken
Safe Talk-Suicide Prevention
BMS training
Understanding Sexual Abuse and Signs of Sexual Abuse
Working with students with ASD, FAS, Tourettes, ADHD
Understanding Mental Health
Working with students who self harm
Signs of child abuse
Working with students who suffer from depression
Working with students and adults who have ADHD
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2006 - Current
Educational Assistant
Waterloo Region District School Board
10.2003 - 09.2006
Child and Youth Worker- Young Offenders
Ray of Hope Ministries
07.1996 - 10.2003
Child and Youth Worker-Young Offenders
Casatta Ltd
06.1992 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Religious Education - Missions-Counseling
Emmanuel Bible College
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