Madison Osborne

Looking to secure a position with a dynamic and growing company with the opportunity for both professional and personal growth and development.

Child and youth care counselor in an addiction and mental health program - Hull Services - Calgary, Alberta

(2023-10 - 2024-10)

• Worked in and out of program, supporting youth during appointments and outings
• Developed safety plans and worked towards implementing healthy coping skills
• Worked daily on life-skills and independence as well as behavior management
• Used different methods of communication to relay information to case workers and senior staff
• Provided emotional support during transitions as well as supported when youth needed regulation
• Followed a harm reduction model and provided support to those struggling with addiction and mental health concerns

Special Needs Aide - Inverleigh Montessori - Calgary, Alberta

• Worked in a daycare/preschool setting and followed the school schedule
• Developed lesson plans that helped youth in struggle areas
• Planned age appropriate crafts and activities
• Communicated with parents as well as case team to provide areas of strengths and focus areas

Special Needs Respite Worker - Private - Calgary, Alberta

(2021-09 - 2023)

15 year old boy cognitive delay, ADHD, Mental health concerns

• Worked in and out of home (board games, movies, library, swimming)
• Developed safety plans and healthy coping skills
• Worked daily on life-skills and independence as well as behavior management

Child development and Pyschology - Wilfrid Laurier University

Early childhood Education Level 1