Maya Sibani

Client-focused and detail-oriented Child and Youth Care Practitioner with 14+ years designing and facilitating trauma-informed and culturally responsive programs. Trusted by diverse communities and experienced in interdisciplinary teamwork to deliver responsive, evidence-informed support.

Child and Youth Care Practitioner - Halifax Regional Centre for Education - Halifax, NS

(2019-10)

• Supported students with behavioural, emotional, developmental, and mental health needs through individualized assessment and tailored support planning.
• Collaborated with families, educators, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate student-centred services and promote positive outcomes.
• Facilitated therapeutic and skills-based group programs including social and emotional learning and life skills.
• Mentored new staff and student placements while supporting quality assurance and best practices in service delivery.
• Developed inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive programs that created safe, supportive spaces for students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioural, mental health and social-emotional needs.
• Designed, implemented and evaluated programs from needs assessment through budget management, resource coordination, delivery, and evaluation.

Community Outreach Worker - Halifax Regional Centre for Education - Halifax, NS

(2022-10 - 2023-12)

• Developed and implemented family engagement plans to support student success and address attendance, academic, and social-emotional needs.
• Collaborated with families, educators, mental health professionals, and community partners to coordinate services and facilitate case conferences.
• Facilitated evidence-informed mental health and wellness initiatives by co-leading a jack.org chapter, securing grant funding, and coordinating student yoga programming.
• Built community partnerships by securing donations and organizing seasonal support initiatives, including establishing a school food pantry to improve access to essentials.
• Maintained accurate documentation, progress reporting, and grant applications while supporting program planning and evaluation.

Educational Assistant / Resource Facilitator - Waterloo Region & Peel District School Boards

(2012-01 - 2019-12)

• Supported students with complex behavioural, developmental, medical and learning needs through individualized education plans, behavioural strategies and safety plans.
• Collaborated with teachers and cross-sector professionals to implement and monitor plans.
• Documented observations and adapted strategies based on evolving needs.

B.A. - Child and Youth Care Studies - Toronto Metropolitan University (2026-12)

Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Work - Sheridan College (2012-12)