MELANIE RICHER

267 Melanie Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 8C2

Cell: (613) 929-8560
Email: mricher18@student.sl.on.ca
Professional E-Portfolio: http://melaniericher.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To make use of my specialized skills and experience with the aim of securing a professional career within the Child and
Youth Care profession with sufficient opportunities to undertake new challenges in child development.

EDUCATION
Child and Youth Care Program
St, Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
2015-present
Graduation June 2018

Outstanding Academic Achievement – Dean’s List reception for 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 academic years.

Courses related include: Therapeutic Activities, Child Development, Relational Child and Youth Care, The Self in Child
and Youth Care, Introduction to Working With Children, Youth and Families, Communications for College, Stress
Management, Adolescent and Young Adult Development, Behavioural Interventions, Therapeutic Milieu, Preparation for
Field and Professional Practice, Child and Adolescent Abuse, Psychological Theory and Practice, Group Dynamics and
Facilitation, Ethics and Practice in Crisis Intervention, Community Field Placement I, Community Field Placement Seminar
I, Creative Therapeutic Interventions, Clinical Documentation, Family Based Practices, Community Field Placement
II, Community Field Placement Seminar II, Addictions and Psychopharmacology, Child and Adolescent Mental
Health, Advocacy and Activism, Community Field Placement III, Community Field Placement Seminar III, Children/Youth
and the Law, Human Sexuality, Social Change, Community Field Placement IV, Community Field Placement Seminar IV

Law Clerk Program

Ontario Business College
Belleville, ON.
1994-1995

Courses related include: Legal communications, Law Office Management, Real Estate/ Family/ Litigation/Estate and
Criminal Law, Legal Research, Conflict Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St. Martha’s Catholic School

Kingston, ON.
Child Youth Worker
September 2017-April 2018
 Liaises with the School Principal, Teachers, Student Services, and attendance personnel, students and families:
 Responsible for home and school visitations;
 Identifies student’s family and educational concerns and works with school personnel, families, outside agencies
to resolve issues.
 Assists Students in developing and implementing personal goals, including but not limited to conflict resolution,
anger management, problem solving and self-esteem building on various job-related committees, workshops, and
training sessions:
 *Participates in case conferences where referrals to community agencies require on-going liaison efforts.
 Develops, implements and coordinates individual and group programs for students through consultation with
school administration, community agencies and other pertinent service providers.
 Investigates potential resources to plan and implement programming for students, staff and/or families.
 Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Principal.
Pathways for Children and Youth – Nexus Program
Kingston, ON.
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
September 2016 – April 2017
 Created relationships with the children of the classroom ages 6-8 who are experiencing mental health issues that
create daily obstacles in their behaviour at school and home
 Created therapeutic behaviour programs and goal setting to suit the needs of individuals
 Gained a solid understanding of the importance of how routine, structure, and consistency assist children in settling
into a new environment

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
St. Lawrence College September 2017 – Present
Kingston, ON.
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Program Assistant
* Developed and implemented bursary handbook for future assistants
* Responsible for Meeting Minutes for all student rep meetings
* Created and implemented work plan for Co-ordinator of program
* Opportunity to take on line training to programs to help advance CYC coarse
* Helped organized volunteers, and coordinate Open House and Connections for the Child and Youth Care Program
* Designed and maintained the Child and Youth Care Practitioner bulletin board; providing resources to students that
attend the program, advised of all personal development training opportunities

Just Playing Around Home Day-care October 2003- June 2012

Kingston, ON.
Owner/Operator
* Liable for the welfare of children attending the day-care
* Responsible to upkeep and maintenance of clientele files
* Prepared month and year end reports
* Required to keep a daily schedule

CERTIFICATES
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
2018- Canadian Centre for Child Protection Commit to Kids,
increase awareness of child sexual abuse
 Excellent conflict resolution skills
2017- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention  Exceptional communication skills
2016 – Bill 168 Training Certificate  Strong Interpersonal Skills
 Skills in providing security and continuity in the
2016 – Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for care of youth and children
Workers in Ontario  Competent in handling confidential issues
professionally
2016 – AODA Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
(IASR) Training and Training on the Human Rights Code  Multi-taking person
(OHRC) and policy review of AODA Integrated  Skills-oriented
Accessibility Standards Regulation HR703  Thrive under pressure in a fast-paced
environment
2016- AODA Customer Service and policy review of
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities P-50  Valid Driver’s License

2016- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

(WHMIS) 2015

2016- AODA Customer Service Training

2016- WHMIS Training

2007 - Children's Aid Society Certificate of dedication and

commitment as a Foster Parent

2006 – CAS PRIDE Pre-service Training Certificate