Amanjot

Compassionate and resilient Youth & Community Support Worker with unionized experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, substance use, and complex trauma. Strong foundation in trauma-informed, relational, and person-centred care, crisis intervention, and life-skills coaching. Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with youth and young adults, respond effectively to emergencies, and maintain professional boundaries in high-stress environments.

Deeply aligned with Covenant House Vancouver's mission of unconditional support for vulnerable youth.

Community Support Worker (Unionized – Permanent Part-Time) at Developmental Disabilities Association (BCGEU) (2025-08 – Present)

• Provide frontline support to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and trauma histories in residential and community-based settings
• Support youth and young adults with emotional regulation, communication, and adaptive life skills using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
• Assist with daily living skills including cooking, budgeting basics, hygiene, scheduling, and community participation
• Respond calmly and effectively to behavioural crises, emotional distress, and safety concerns using non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Support individuals experiencing substance-use-related risks, mental health escalation, and emotional dysregulation while maintaining dignity and safety
• Build consistent, trust-based relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Complete detailed progress notes, incident reports, and case documentation in compliance with organizational and union standards
• Collaborate with supervisors, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized support plans

Support Worker at Private Family Support (2024-01 – 2025-08)

• Provided one-to-one support to individuals with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
• Supported youth-like developmental needs, emotional regulation, and structured routines
• Assisted with appointments, community access, daily schedules, and emotional support
• Maintained confidentiality, safety, and respectful care in high-needs situations

Early childhood education assistant-Coastal college of BC (June 2026- September 2026)

Associate of Arts in Health Sciences – Langara College (2024-01 – 2025-12)

Undergraduate Studies in Human Biology (2021 – 2023)