Child And Youth Worker Resume Example JAMES ROBINSON P.S

CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

Professional Summary

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Work History

Child and Youth Worker, 11/2011 to 09/2014
JAMES ROBINSON P.S – Markham, Canada, Ontario

Developed strategies to negotiate with parents and faculty for the implementation of programs and student support Completed and submitted applications for government grants for funding for school initiatives and programs Filed and managed appropriate paperwork where the interventions of Children's Aid Society are required Produced legal documents for use by government organizations Organized student files and advocated on the behalf of students with teachers and faculty Researched government policies to provide students with additional assistance to better meet their academic needs.
Supported teachers in accumulating academic evidence to show the educational level and capabilities of a student to parents and administrators Developed working relationships with staff, students, parents and administrators Volunteered to coach school athletic teams (Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton) Met with parents, administrators, and teachers to update them on the progress of specific at risk students and explored additional options or strategies to improve educational experience and outcomes.

Child and Youth Worker, 01/2009 to 09/2014
Kinark Child and Family Services – Newmarket, Canada, Ontario

Supervised at risk youth with a variety of behaviors including self-harm, aggression, oppositional defiance, drug abuse, school refusal, depression, and many more.
Created resident schedules for a variety of activities and responsibilities throughout the day Worked with various parties in creating a plan of care for each resident (i.e.
child advocate, child's aid, parent, and administrators of child and family services agency) Completed legal documents including daily logs, intake reports, family visit reports, medication administration, and visitor documentation Attended court and hearings with residents Ensured the legal responsibilities of a resident were met Attended staff meetings and offered valuable input and insight Reviewed case notes and residents' file history to be informed on what to expect and prepare for next steps Worked well with the team in reporting important information relating to residents.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Human Services & Psychology, Current
Touro College - Manhattan, NY
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Associate of Science: Child and Youth Work, Aug 2010
Humber College - Toronto, Ontario
Child and Youth Work

Accomplishments

Won 1st place in Touro College School of Communications Speech Competition - 2014.
Named honored hero for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada - 2012.
Created and ran a fundraising event called Shoot 4 a Cure for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada - 2012.

Interests

Hobbies include playing sports, reading traveling, coaching, and cooking

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Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Human Services & Psychology , Current
Associate of Science : Child and Youth Work , Aug 2010