Nicholas Hantzis
Child And Youth Worker at Kinark Child and Family Services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Youth Exercise Specialization (YES)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Apr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
Canadian Red CrossFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Autism Partnership FoundationOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
Canadian Red CrossFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Fall Protection Safety
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Experience
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Kinark Child and Family Services
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Child And Youth Worker
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Nov 2022 - Present
Operating under the modality of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy our goal at Kinark is to help youth with complex mental health needs decrease their suicidal ideations and behaviours. Under a vast multi-disciplinary team of CYWS, Social workers, and Psychologists, I am able to use my Behaviour Analysis skills like understanding the function of behaviour, positive reinforcement and behaviour extinction to reduce problem behaviours. I also implement conflict resolution & defusal skills, effective role modelling, and DBT skill practice to positively impact individual clients' lives. Finally, at Kinark we support individuals with a vast range of diagnoses such as Major Depressive disorder, Disassociative Identity disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, Eating disorders and more. Show less
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Therapeutic Respite Provider
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May 2023 - Present
At Crossing-Bridges Support Services I am able to fulfill my lifelong goal of supporting families and children in need and enhancing lives. I provide Therapeutic Respite services (at home & in community) to parents of children with ASD and other diagnoses like ADHD. This gives the families a peaceful break in their busy lives in which they can work on self-care. I have the ability to let the client lead each session in order to ensure their satisfaction. I also record data in regard to the frequency of problem behaviors such as self-injurious behaviours. Show less
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Aspirations Discoveries
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Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
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Instructor Therapist
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
- Work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, developmental delays and other diagnoses - Provide Intensive Behavioural Intervention and/ or support in group activities - Assess individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needs on a daily basis - Collect and graph data to be used to evaluate children’s progress toward program goals - Prepare written documentation and reports regarding children’s plans and progress as required - Work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, developmental delays and other diagnoses - Provide Intensive Behavioural Intervention and/ or support in group activities - Assess individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needs on a daily basis - Collect and graph data to be used to evaluate children’s progress toward program goals - Prepare written documentation and reports regarding children’s plans and progress as required
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Child Development Group
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Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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Instructor Therapist
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2021
Instructor Therapists are responsible for providing direct intervention, implementing programs, recording data, and attending clinical team meetings. Working 1:1 with a range of different clients from ages 3-to 13 implementing ABA and IBI practices. Teach Clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills Manage large groups of clients while promoting social skills Attend frequent clinical meetings with Senior Therapists & Psychologists Create and facilitate childhood skill development through activities and play Show less
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Aurora Heights Public School
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Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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Educational Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Educational assistants act as support staff in elementary and secondary school classrooms, assisting teachers and other classroom staff in carrying out education plans. This may include working with students on their academic studies, assisting children with disabilities or special needs and more. Educational assistants act as support staff in elementary and secondary school classrooms, assisting teachers and other classroom staff in carrying out education plans. This may include working with students on their academic studies, assisting children with disabilities or special needs and more.
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York North Basketball Association (YNBA)
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Basketball Coach
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
Collaborate with a team of coaches teaching children aged 9-11 fundamental basketball skills, including teamwork skills. Creating a fun environment for youth to get physical activity. Collaborate with a team of coaches teaching children aged 9-11 fundamental basketball skills, including teamwork skills. Creating a fun environment for youth to get physical activity.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Seneca College
Behavioural Science Diploma, Honours, Psychology
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