Justice Keller
Child and Youth Care practitioner
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About
Compassionate Child and Youth Care professional and 2024 NSCC graduate dedicated to providing trauma-informed, dignity-first support. Eager to apply my experience in residential care, program planning, and crisis management to foster positive change in the lives of you and their communities.
Experience
Internship & Student Placement at Key Assets Nova Scotia (2023-01 – 2024-05)
- Gained hands-on experience in a residential care setting, assisting youth with daily life tasks and maintaining a positive living space.
- Practiced "staying in the moment" during youth interactions and applied therapeutic knowledge to real-time interventions.
- Managed critical administrative duties, including sharp counts, daily logs, and reviewing sensitive youth documentation to deepen understanding of individual needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss youth progress and collaborated with families to ensure consistent care.
Program Leader & Student Placement at Boys and Girls Club (2022-03 – 2022-08)
- Planned and facilitated inclusive, affirming summer programming for youth, adapting activities for both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Supervised groups of 6–10 children during community day trips, ensuring safety and engagement at all times.
- Managed morning drop-offs and evening pick-ups, providing parents with daily progress updates and addressing concerns professionally.
Student Placement at Bridgeway Academy (2022-05 – 2022-06)
- Provided targeted 1-on-1 support to individual students in the classroom to assist with schoolwork and emotional regulation.
- Assisted school counselors with documentation and supervised playground activities during lunch breaks.
Chef’s Helper at Loblaw Cooking School (2016 – 2017)
Facilitated children's events and taught basic cooking skills.
Childcare Attendant at All Heart Quality Care Daycare (2015 – 2016)
Planned developmentally appropriate games and ensured safety for young children.
Education
Child and Youth Care Diploma in Child and Youth Care – Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) (2024)
High School Diploma – Hants East Rural High School (2021)
