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 GPA: Deans ListHuman Services & Psychology Deans List
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
Additional Information
Hobbies include playing sports, reading traveling, coaching, and cooking
