Colin Alford
Kensington
Summary
Spirited Youth Worker dedicated to serving as advocate and interacting with youth. Bringing 8 years of experience in working with relevant populations such as at-risk or inner-city youth and mentally or behaviorally challenged children. Committed to improving children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Government Of Prince Edward Island
02.2024 - Current
- Provide key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Promote physical well being by encouraging outdoor activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Implement behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Contribute positively towards team collaborations by engaging in programming and enhancing team cohesion.
Systematic Seam Filling
Own Business
03.2014 - Current
- Own, operate and manage a small seam-filling business.
- Work with other contractors, builders, home owners and insurance companies on a daily basis.
- Provide a complete professional seam filling finish over newly drywalled renovations and builds to residential and commercial areas on PEI.
Child and Youth Worker
Frontenac/Enterphase Child Family Services
01.2007 - 09.2014
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Promoted positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Assisted in the successful reintegration of youth into their communities after residential care or detention periods.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Provided supervision to junior staff members, offering mentorship and guidance on best practices for working with children and teenagers.
Education
No Degree - English Literature And Creative Writing
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.1996
High School Diploma -
Kipling Collegiate Institute
Etobicoke, ON06.1993
Skills
Experience working with dual diagnosed aggressive adolescents
Good verbal and written communication
Positive outlook on negative situations
Patient and compassionate
Work well independently or witihin a team setting
Use humor to de-escalate confrontation
Athletic and promote a holistic active lifestyle
Calm approach to hostile circumstances
Accomplishments
2007 Flagstaff Freestyle Swimming Silver Medal
2010 Brampton Cup Amateur Boxing Champion
2014 Canadian Open Jiu Jitsu Middleweight Gold Medal
2023 Flickline Disc Golf Amatuer Tour - First place
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
First Aid
CPR
National Lifeguard Service
Red Cross Swimming Instructor
Valid Drivers License(Insured up to 2,000,000)
No Criminal Record
Understanding and Managing Agressive Behaviour Certificate(expired)
Current NVCI training completed
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Government Of Prince Edward Island
02.2024 - Current
Systematic Seam Filling
Own Business
03.2014 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
Frontenac/Enterphase Child Family Services
01.2007 - 09.2014
No Degree - English Literature And Creative Writing
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
Kipling Collegiate Institute
First Aid
CPR
National Lifeguard Service
Red Cross Swimming Instructor
Valid Drivers License(Insured up to 2,000,000)
No Criminal Record
Understanding and Managing Agressive Behaviour Certificate(expired)
Current NVCI training completed
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