EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE WORKER - Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
(2026-01)
- Assist students with special needs, including those with physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges, to participate fully in classroom activities.
- Implement educational programs, reinforce learning concepts, and assist with assignments for individuals or small groups.
- Implement behavioral management plans and use positive reinforcement to support student engagement and social development.
- Assist with student mobility, lifting & transferring, to ensure health and safety.
BEHAVIORAL SERVICES WORKER - Central West Specialized Developmental Services
(2024-01)
- Implement individualized Behaviour Support Plans developed by clinical teams.
- Collaborate with Behaviour Analysts, clinicians, families, and interdisciplinary professionals to support treatment goals.
- Monitor client progress, collect behavioural data, and communicate observations to clinical staff.
- Apply crisis prevention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches while promoting client safety.
STUDENT CHILD PROTECTION WORKER (Post degree practicum) - Peel Children's Aid Society
(2025-05 - 2025-09)
- Coordinated services and collaborated with Child Protection Workers to support children, youth, and families involved in child protection.
- Conducted supervised home visits, engaging children and caregivers using trauma-informed, strength-based, and child-centred approaches.
- Assisted with assessment activities, including Signs of Safety assessments, safety planning, and service planning.
- Prepared case documentation, progress notes, assessments, and service plans using CPIN.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences and team planning meetings to support coordinated client care.
- Completed the Reimagined Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization (RCWP2A) and ACE training.
- Maintained confidentiality while demonstrating professional judgment, reflective practice, and cultural competence.
- Applied Knowledge of CYFSA, Eligibility Spectrum screening tool and other relevant child welfare legislation, the Ontario Risk Assessment model; and Society policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Led trauma informed and strength based private interviews with children and caregivers during home visits under supervision.
- Attend team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary planning sessions to develop insight into child protection and youth-focused early intervention.
- Applied trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strength-based frameworks in client engagement and observation.
- Assist in the coordination of support services for families, including referrals to housing, counseling, parenting programs, and community resources through culturally sensitive approaches.
- Participate in agency workshops on anti-human trafficking, child-centered safety plans, and youth engagement best practices.
- Apply reflective practice during supervision and incorporate feedback from field instructors and placement supervisors to strengthen professional development.
CASE MANAGER - Community Living Toronto
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Coordinated individualized services for adults with developmental disabilities, trauma histories, mental health challenges, addictions, and complex support needs.
- Collaborated with families, healthcare providers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary professionals to develop and implement person-directed service plans.
- Conducted client assessments, home safety assessments, and ongoing reviews to identify support needs and service priorities.
- Coordinated referrals to housing, employment, counselling, and community support services.
- Facilitated communication among clients, caregivers, and service providers to ensure coordinated care and continuity of services.
- Maintained comprehensive client documentation, assessments, case files, and reports using CRM systems.
- Supported clients in achieving individualized goals through advocacy, resource navigation, and ongoing case management.
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT WORKER - Community Living Toronto
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Provided crisis intervention and safe management of challenging behaviors in group home settings with clients living with developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis.
- Lead interventions during client escalations following a crisis response strategy as per the behavior support plan.
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS THERAPIST - Exceptional Minds Adaptive Learning Services - Mississauga
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Delivered direct ABA and IBI services for children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neuro-developmental disabilities.
- Provided intensive behavioral interventions and programming across all domains of learning.
- Implemented functional communication training and skill acquisition for toddlers, children and adolescents.
- Prepared progress notes and communicated session feed backs to parents/guardian.
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WORKER - Sensity Deaf Blind and Sensory Support Network of Canada - Brampton
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
Provided direct client-centered services for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and deaf-blindness.
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WORKER - Diamond Health Care - Brampton
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Supported individuals with degenerative brain disorders and aging related issues.
- Assessed needs and developed care plans and activities with the nurse practitioner.
MENTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SOCIAL WORKER - Mariyasadanam Charitable Trust and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre - Kerala, India
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Provided counselling services for children and adults with psychological challenges including concurrent disorders.
- Assisted psychologists with assessments, case histories, and mental status examination.
- Proposed interventions plans and comprehensive case management services.
- Participated in safety interventions of street-involved children, and homeless adults.
- Worked with clients who had experienced domestic and intimate partner violence.
PSYCHOLOGY ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP - Santhula Trust Hospital - Kerala, India
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Worked with the department of dual diagnosis, substance induced psychosis, addiction and mental health.
- Participated as a member of a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, medical staff, and social workers.
- Supported mental status examinations and recorded case histories.
- Learned about pediatric psychology, forms of therapy, early interventions, and assessments.
