Rita Botros

Experience

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  YMCA of Oakville

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2017

  Team Leader

  • Provided oversight and supervision to before and after school staff for children age 4-12 • Provided monthly 1:1 meetings with staff to discuss productivity and complaints • Ensured a positive, professional communication with families on an ongoing basis, and responded promptly to all requests. • Delivered age-appropriate program experiences to children that reflect their interests. • Dedicated to supporting the healthy growth and development of children. • Collaborated with YMCA staff members and volunteers to support effective teerm work. • Developed and maintained positive relationship with school personnel. • Creatively responded to problems that arose between staff • Applied the Play to Learn Curriculum and A Place to Connect in the before and after school care • Participated in professional development including team meetings, workshops and trainings • Completed administrative tasks as needed Show less

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  Halton District School Board

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2020

  Educational Assistant

  • Assisted in Multiple classrooms and supported different student from JK/SK to grade 8 • Worked alongside Teachers, ECEs and EAs alike to support the academic and emotional needs of students. • Supported in creating lesson plans and curriculum for students to achieve their educational needs while in school • Assisted students, including those with a wide range of mental and/or physical abilities, including mobility, communication and personal hygiene inclusive of toileting and diapering. • Covered numerous duties within the school • Encouraged the development of communication and social skills in students Show less

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  Children's Aid Society of Toronto

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Child Protection Worker Assistant

  • Supported in attending home visits for children in care • Completed Plans of Care, Privacy Visits, and access visits • Attended Branch Conferences to support children and families, and activiely participated in trainings • Built rapport with Children in Care and Foster families

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  Workplace Options

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2024

  • Managed an average caseload of 15-20 clients facing a variety of workplace, substance abuse, lega and family issues. • Provided an integrated EAP service consisting of telephonic intake and assessment, telephonic support, triage, referral, clinical case management and crisis management. • Facilitated meetings of group sessions for employees from a variety of sectors who faced common issues in their work and personal lives. • Delivered single session therapy in a responsive, efficient, ethical and professioanl manner. • Maintained client confidentiality as expected by ethical standards • Provided telephonic counseling, in-the-moment support and crisis telephonic management in a supportive, ethical and professional manner while maintaining client-confidentiality. • Actively participated in trainings • Communicated clinical messages to other Employee Assistance Programs • Completed intake, needs assessment and risk management with individuals Show less

  • EAP Clinical Trainer

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2024

  • EAP social worker

    Apr 2021 - Oct 2024
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  Halton District School Board

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  School Social Worker

  • Supported in completing intake and assesment for student with mental health concerns. • Provided clinical counseling and talk therapy to high school students • Provided support in locating community supports for newcomer families • Lead and presented mental health information sessions to students, families, and educators

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  Community Living North Halton

  Nov 2024 - now

  Recreation and leisure program Manager