Kirsten W.
I went to school for Child and Youth Worker at Humber. I have experience with behaviour management, ASD, mental illness in all settings; residential, school board, nanny and camps. I have worked with a range of ages 1-29 years old. Looking for a part time evening job a few times a week.
Kirsten 4414 17th Ave. SW #2, Calgary Alberta| PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Child and Youth Practitioner Developing and maintaining behavior tracking data, behavior support plans, goal setting, crisis prevention and intervention, community integration and documention. Interview and couselling Providing mental health, behavioral and academic support though 1:1 and group lessons for students to become successful completing full day and integrated classes. Support families to develop programs and skills to support their child in the home environment. Residential Care Experience Provided support to clients using de-escalation and crisis management skills to asst the needs of individuals in crisis’s resulting in non-aggressive behaviours and suicide prevention. Take individuals on trips in the community to attend activities that promote healthy lifestyle, social and life skills to build confidence and self-esteem in clients. Collaborating with other agencies to gather information and history pertaining to the child and their family to gain better insight on the child and family’s needs and context. Courses & Certifications UMAB. CPI, PMAB training G license, clean driving abstract First aid/CPR Computer Skills (ActiveInsire, Board maker, Microsoft, E-mail, Zoom) WORK EXPERIENCE Calgary Board of Education Decmeber 2024-Present Step-by-Step Caregivers January 2024-Present WM+A Associates September 2023 -Present Toronto District School Board February 2017- December 2024 Latitude August 2016 - September 2024 Community Living North Halton April 2016- 2017 Community Living Mississauga January 2014- 2017 VOLUNTEER CADS Ontario/Alberta Decemeber 2023 - Present Halton Children’s Aid Society March 2020-Present EDUCATION Bachelor of Child and Youth September 2022- April 2024 Child and Youth Worker January 2014-August 2016
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Child and Youth Worker Program Jan. 2012 to December 2014 Humber College. Toronto, Ontario Coursework includes: Therapeutic Activities Programming, Psychology of the Family, Psychology of Mental Health and Illness, Assessment and Recording, Group Dynamics, Child and Youth Work Interventions, Interviewing and Counselling Skills, Community Resources Legislation and Field Placement Preparation. Safe TALK Suicide Prevention Training March 2014 CPI Training Jan 2015 Mississauga, Ontario UMAB Training May, 2013 and Feb 2014 Toronto, Ontario EMS First Aid and CPR Training Feb. 2012 Toronto, Ontario
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Desired salary $18/hour





Education
Non-smoker
Have a valid driver's license
Have a personal car
Comfortable with pets
Can swim
Can work in homes with video surveillance

