Thaarini Sritharan
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of child and youth development environments. A skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight, and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Justice Worker
Operation Springboard
2023.01 - Current
- Researched and developed community referral resources for clients, families and victims. Reviewed and assessed appropriate client referrals.
- Conduct intake; Provide service to address risk, barriers and protective factors of vulnerable youth.
- Maintained centralized case management database/systems that enable the tracking of progress of a high volume caseloads at any given time.
- Deliver in person and virtual group programming daily.
- Managed resistance and challenging behaviors in a classroom type setting
Parent Support and Resource Worker
Agincourt Community Services Association
2022.07 - 2022.12
- Plan for and implement an inquiry based emergent curriculum/training materials based on caregiver and children’s individual interests and needs to staff and caregivers
- Offer appropriate strategies and workshops that support families in managing their child’s behaviour and developmental domains
- Develop internal training to support team based on observations and analysis of the needs in children’s developmental modules
- Report on a regular basis to program coordinator regarding issues of need and/or concern and offer suggestions to ensure excellence of self, team and programs.
Restorative Justice Program Facilitator
Agincourt Community Services Association
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Facilitated Restorative Justice programs at various TDSB/TCDB satellite locations; virtual programs, and other services as needed
- Responsible for implementing program planning materials and content, and ensure all programs are relevant to guidelines
- Worked with the after school program leaders, facilitator, students and families in conflict management, resolution strategies
- Assisted manager and coordinator in developing and revising curriculum, and activities as needed, in consultation with the program evaluator
- Be responsible for collecting, collating and entering relevant data, complete evaluations and reports as required
Early Years Program Facilitator
Agincourt Community Services Association
2019.04 - 2022.06
- Facilitated in-person and in-person Creative Play and EarlyON programs at multiple satellite locations
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Prepared daily program plans using knowledge from How Does Learning Happen and ELECT
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
After School Program Leader
Agincourt Community Services Association
2017.09 - 2021.03
- Lead programs that promote healthy and active living for children ages 6-12 at various TDSB schools in the Scarborough Agincourt area
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance
- Organized and planned daily program plans for large groups consisting of 20-35 participants
- Facilitated and planned for virtual programs during the COVID-19 pandemic Uploaded weekly attendance, registration and emergency contact information to Google drive
Education
Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto, ONSkills
- Obtained proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communications skills
- Strong problem-solving skills under pressure during fast-paced work
- Strong leadership skills in a team-based setting
- Works well independently
- Time management
Languages
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
CPI
Crisis Prevention Institute
CPR
Canadian Red Cross Safe
Food Handlers
Food Safety Training
A.S.I.S.T
Toronto Hostels Training Centre
Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid Canada
Timeline
Youth Justice Worker
Operation Springboard
2023.01 - Current
Parent Support and Resource Worker
Agincourt Community Services Association
2022.07 - 2022.12
Restorative Justice Program Facilitator
Agincourt Community Services Association
2021.09 - 2022.06
Early Years Program Facilitator
Agincourt Community Services Association
2019.04 - 2022.06
After School Program Leader
Agincourt Community Services Association
2017.09 - 2021.03
Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
CPI
Crisis Prevention Institute
CPR
Canadian Red Cross Safe
Food Handlers
Food Safety Training
A.S.I.S.T
Toronto Hostels Training Centre
Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid Canada
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