Nitya Sahni

Care Coordinator at Serefin
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Punjabi Full professional proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Care Coordinator
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      • Conducting determination of needs assessments by using a standardized, comprehensive, and clinically informed process to gather required information about the child and family to determine the child’s support needs, resulting in Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding amount for core clinical services. • Navigating difficult conversations with families about sensitive topics, including mental health issues, behaviours such as self-harm, developmental delays, skill deficits, and other… Show more • Conducting determination of needs assessments by using a standardized, comprehensive, and clinically informed process to gather required information about the child and family to determine the child’s support needs, resulting in Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding amount for core clinical services. • Navigating difficult conversations with families about sensitive topics, including mental health issues, behaviours such as self-harm, developmental delays, skill deficits, and other sensitive issues. • Working with families and caregivers and providing support in understanding the options available to them, supporting their decision-making autonomy, and helping them make informed choices about their funding. • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of care coordinators to provide seamless services to families accessing the OAP. • Co-developing a staff debrief program and performing as a debrief champion to support staff in dealing with challenging cases and clients. Providing support with destressing, decompressing, and identifying training opportunities. • Following duty to report and connecting with CAS, as well as making reports when necessary. • Participating in community of practice discussions to support one-another and continue with development of the program. • Practicing a client-centered, solution-focused approach to support families throughout transitions and program changes. • Conducting inter-rater reliability assessments as a second reviewer to support the review process and engaging in follow-up discussions. Show less • Conducting determination of needs assessments by using a standardized, comprehensive, and clinically informed process to gather required information about the child and family to determine the child’s support needs, resulting in Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding amount for core clinical services. • Navigating difficult conversations with families about sensitive topics, including mental health issues, behaviours such as self-harm, developmental delays, skill deficits, and other… Show more • Conducting determination of needs assessments by using a standardized, comprehensive, and clinically informed process to gather required information about the child and family to determine the child’s support needs, resulting in Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding amount for core clinical services. • Navigating difficult conversations with families about sensitive topics, including mental health issues, behaviours such as self-harm, developmental delays, skill deficits, and other sensitive issues. • Working with families and caregivers and providing support in understanding the options available to them, supporting their decision-making autonomy, and helping them make informed choices about their funding. • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of care coordinators to provide seamless services to families accessing the OAP. • Co-developing a staff debrief program and performing as a debrief champion to support staff in dealing with challenging cases and clients. Providing support with destressing, decompressing, and identifying training opportunities. • Following duty to report and connecting with CAS, as well as making reports when necessary. • Participating in community of practice discussions to support one-another and continue with development of the program. • Practicing a client-centered, solution-focused approach to support families throughout transitions and program changes. • Conducting inter-rater reliability assessments as a second reviewer to support the review process and engaging in follow-up discussions. Show less

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Behavior Clinician
      • Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

      • Collaborated with clinical supervisors to develop treatment plans, implement treatments, and provide one-on-one and group interventions to individuals with developmental disabilities, such as ASD and dual diagnosis, via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy in various settings. • Conducted intake and ongoing assessments. Experienced in conducting ABLLS, VB-MAPP, BLAF, ADOS, PEAK and more. • Designed client-centered treatments and making data-based decisions, as well as addressing… Show more • Collaborated with clinical supervisors to develop treatment plans, implement treatments, and provide one-on-one and group interventions to individuals with developmental disabilities, such as ASD and dual diagnosis, via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy in various settings. • Conducted intake and ongoing assessments. Experienced in conducting ABLLS, VB-MAPP, BLAF, ADOS, PEAK and more. • Designed client-centered treatments and making data-based decisions, as well as addressing challenging behaviours through function-based analysis and treatment. • Delivered parent coaching and education workshops as well as coached new staff and placement students. • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), social workers, and school boards to provide specialized services. • Connected families with resources based on their needs. • Wrote client programming, progress reports, and service summaries. Show less • Collaborated with clinical supervisors to develop treatment plans, implement treatments, and provide one-on-one and group interventions to individuals with developmental disabilities, such as ASD and dual diagnosis, via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy in various settings. • Conducted intake and ongoing assessments. Experienced in conducting ABLLS, VB-MAPP, BLAF, ADOS, PEAK and more. • Designed client-centered treatments and making data-based decisions, as well as addressing… Show more • Collaborated with clinical supervisors to develop treatment plans, implement treatments, and provide one-on-one and group interventions to individuals with developmental disabilities, such as ASD and dual diagnosis, via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy in various settings. • Conducted intake and ongoing assessments. Experienced in conducting ABLLS, VB-MAPP, BLAF, ADOS, PEAK and more. • Designed client-centered treatments and making data-based decisions, as well as addressing challenging behaviours through function-based analysis and treatment. • Delivered parent coaching and education workshops as well as coached new staff and placement students. • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), social workers, and school boards to provide specialized services. • Connected families with resources based on their needs. • Wrote client programming, progress reports, and service summaries. Show less

  • A Different View Project
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Development and Administrative Director
      • Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

      • Working at a non-profit organization in a directive role, to bring ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and community development to the hinderlands of Guyana. • Collaborating as a team to design, plan, and implement Vaksana: Our Gender-Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Tourism Project. • Creating development and implementation plans; marketing campaigns, including content creation and digital marketing; and partnerships, with government and other non-government organizations… Show more • Working at a non-profit organization in a directive role, to bring ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and community development to the hinderlands of Guyana. • Collaborating as a team to design, plan, and implement Vaksana: Our Gender-Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Tourism Project. • Creating development and implementation plans; marketing campaigns, including content creation and digital marketing; and partnerships, with government and other non-government organizations, to ensure a holistic approach for the project. • In collaboration with Guyana Tourism, the Official Town Council and the Mayor of Mahdia, SASOD, Impactful Tourism, and other such organizations and people with shared interests in ecotourism, community and human development, and sustainable living. • Experience with Google Analytics. Created ADVP's website including its design and contents: adifferentview.ca Show less • Working at a non-profit organization in a directive role, to bring ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and community development to the hinderlands of Guyana. • Collaborating as a team to design, plan, and implement Vaksana: Our Gender-Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Tourism Project. • Creating development and implementation plans; marketing campaigns, including content creation and digital marketing; and partnerships, with government and other non-government organizations… Show more • Working at a non-profit organization in a directive role, to bring ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and community development to the hinderlands of Guyana. • Collaborating as a team to design, plan, and implement Vaksana: Our Gender-Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Tourism Project. • Creating development and implementation plans; marketing campaigns, including content creation and digital marketing; and partnerships, with government and other non-government organizations, to ensure a holistic approach for the project. • In collaboration with Guyana Tourism, the Official Town Council and the Mayor of Mahdia, SASOD, Impactful Tourism, and other such organizations and people with shared interests in ecotourism, community and human development, and sustainable living. • Experience with Google Analytics. Created ADVP's website including its design and contents: adifferentview.ca Show less

  • Behaviour Innovation
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Senior Behaviour Therapist
      • Feb 2019 - Nov 2020

      • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, clinicians, junior staff, and agents such as speech therapists, to provide one-on-one intervention via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy to individuals with ASD. • Conducted neuropsychological and functional assessments using direct skill probes and observational methods to assess the individual’s current measure across domains. • Made revisions in current… Show more • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, clinicians, junior staff, and agents such as speech therapists, to provide one-on-one intervention via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy to individuals with ASD. • Conducted neuropsychological and functional assessments using direct skill probes and observational methods to assess the individual’s current measure across domains. • Made revisions in current programming based on the client’s personal challenges and goals as well as making recommendations for future programming and/or treatment. • Prepared monthly client reports, leading joint sessions and team meetings as well as trained junior staff on client-specific behaviours, protocols, programming, in the principals of ABA therapy, etc. Show less • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, clinicians, junior staff, and agents such as speech therapists, to provide one-on-one intervention via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy to individuals with ASD. • Conducted neuropsychological and functional assessments using direct skill probes and observational methods to assess the individual’s current measure across domains. • Made revisions in current… Show more • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, clinicians, junior staff, and agents such as speech therapists, to provide one-on-one intervention via Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy to individuals with ASD. • Conducted neuropsychological and functional assessments using direct skill probes and observational methods to assess the individual’s current measure across domains. • Made revisions in current programming based on the client’s personal challenges and goals as well as making recommendations for future programming and/or treatment. • Prepared monthly client reports, leading joint sessions and team meetings as well as trained junior staff on client-specific behaviours, protocols, programming, in the principals of ABA therapy, etc. Show less

  • Temple and Temple tours
    • Accross North America
    • Activities Director
      • May 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Conducted and coordinated multi-day overnight trips for student and adult groups to a variety of destinations. • Interactively teaching academics and facts via engaging activities, such as presentations and inclusive games, based on the interests and needs of the client-specific demographic. • Applied great multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities when dealing with long, challenging days while remaining adaptable, dynamic, and maintaining positive working relations with clients and… Show more • Conducted and coordinated multi-day overnight trips for student and adult groups to a variety of destinations. • Interactively teaching academics and facts via engaging activities, such as presentations and inclusive games, based on the interests and needs of the client-specific demographic. • Applied great multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities when dealing with long, challenging days while remaining adaptable, dynamic, and maintaining positive working relations with clients and businesses alike. • Delivered the highest quality of customer service to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Show less • Conducted and coordinated multi-day overnight trips for student and adult groups to a variety of destinations. • Interactively teaching academics and facts via engaging activities, such as presentations and inclusive games, based on the interests and needs of the client-specific demographic. • Applied great multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities when dealing with long, challenging days while remaining adaptable, dynamic, and maintaining positive working relations with clients and… Show more • Conducted and coordinated multi-day overnight trips for student and adult groups to a variety of destinations. • Interactively teaching academics and facts via engaging activities, such as presentations and inclusive games, based on the interests and needs of the client-specific demographic. • Applied great multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities when dealing with long, challenging days while remaining adaptable, dynamic, and maintaining positive working relations with clients and businesses alike. • Delivered the highest quality of customer service to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Show less

  • Behaviour Innovations
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Junior Behaviour Therapist
      • Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

      • Implementing programming to teach developmental skills in a wide range of areas such as academics, language and social skills, self help, fine and gross motor skills, etc. to clients with ASD. • Multi-tasking throughout the sessions and balancing many aspects of the therapy, the programs, as well as other aspects such as crisis prevention (CPI) and deescalating any situations and/or breakdowns of clients. • Following client-specific behaviour protocols consistently and adapting to… Show more • Implementing programming to teach developmental skills in a wide range of areas such as academics, language and social skills, self help, fine and gross motor skills, etc. to clients with ASD. • Multi-tasking throughout the sessions and balancing many aspects of the therapy, the programs, as well as other aspects such as crisis prevention (CPI) and deescalating any situations and/or breakdowns of clients. • Following client-specific behaviour protocols consistently and adapting to changes in client’s treatment plans and strategies. • Collecting extensive data on the client’s program progress and training. • Evolving and adapting to changes in client’s treatment plans and strategies. Show less • Implementing programming to teach developmental skills in a wide range of areas such as academics, language and social skills, self help, fine and gross motor skills, etc. to clients with ASD. • Multi-tasking throughout the sessions and balancing many aspects of the therapy, the programs, as well as other aspects such as crisis prevention (CPI) and deescalating any situations and/or breakdowns of clients. • Following client-specific behaviour protocols consistently and adapting to… Show more • Implementing programming to teach developmental skills in a wide range of areas such as academics, language and social skills, self help, fine and gross motor skills, etc. to clients with ASD. • Multi-tasking throughout the sessions and balancing many aspects of the therapy, the programs, as well as other aspects such as crisis prevention (CPI) and deescalating any situations and/or breakdowns of clients. • Following client-specific behaviour protocols consistently and adapting to changes in client’s treatment plans and strategies. • Collecting extensive data on the client’s program progress and training. • Evolving and adapting to changes in client’s treatment plans and strategies. Show less

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Researcher
      • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

      • Conducted an original animal behaviour study with aquatic snails. • Designed and performed the experiment with a research partner. • Analyzed collected data and presented findings in front of UofT biology department faculty.

    • Psychology Lab Assistant
      • Sep 2013 - Apr 2017

      • Assisted lecturer in organizing and teaching first year psychology labs. • Facilitated students in running lab procedures as well as approving their experimental designs. • Interactive role as an assistant teacher of lecture material and lab methodology. • Carried out supportive and clerical tasks individually and as a part of a team.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Field Marketing Representative
      • May 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Acted on the behalf of Canadian Tire financial services as a financial sales representative dealing in various financial products such as credit cards and protective services, engaging directly with the consumer in field. • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues while creating positive results for the customer. • Exceeding target up-sales by 60% resulting in acknowledgement from the management • Acted on the behalf of Canadian Tire financial services as a financial sales representative dealing in various financial products such as credit cards and protective services, engaging directly with the consumer in field. • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues while creating positive results for the customer. • Exceeding target up-sales by 60% resulting in acknowledgement from the management

    • Canada
    • Advertising Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Field Marketing Representative
      • May 2014 - Sep 2015

      • Acted on the behalf of Canadian Tire financial services as a financial sales representative dealing in various financial products such as credit cards and protective services, engaging directly with the consumer in field. • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues while creating positive results for the customer. • Selected by management to conduct various marketing events across Canada promoting regional campaigns. Traveling and hosting marketing events in Ontario, Manitoba… Show more • Acted on the behalf of Canadian Tire financial services as a financial sales representative dealing in various financial products such as credit cards and protective services, engaging directly with the consumer in field. • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues while creating positive results for the customer. • Selected by management to conduct various marketing events across Canada promoting regional campaigns. Traveling and hosting marketing events in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. • Regularly trained new employees with the marketing and sales pitch as well as in customer relations. Show less • Acted on the behalf of Canadian Tire financial services as a financial sales representative dealing in various financial products such as credit cards and protective services, engaging directly with the consumer in field. • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues while creating positive results for the customer. • Selected by management to conduct various marketing events across Canada promoting regional campaigns. Traveling and hosting marketing events in Ontario, Manitoba… Show more • Acted on the behalf of Canadian Tire financial services as a financial sales representative dealing in various financial products such as credit cards and protective services, engaging directly with the consumer in field. • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues while creating positive results for the customer. • Selected by management to conduct various marketing events across Canada promoting regional campaigns. Traveling and hosting marketing events in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. • Regularly trained new employees with the marketing and sales pitch as well as in customer relations. Show less

Education

  • Yorkville University
    Master of Art in Counseling Psychology (MACP), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
    2022 - 2024
  • University of Toronto
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology and Biology
    2013 - 2017
  • Ryerson University
    Public Administration and Leadership, Public Administration and Policy
    2021 - 2022
  • George Brown College
    Community Mental Health Case Management Certificate, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
    2019 - 2019

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