1. Crystal Blagdon
851 Tuscarora St. Windsor, Ont. N9A3M9
Phone: (226) 975-5458 * Email: crystal.blagdon@yahoo.ca
SUMMARY OF SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Experienced Child and Youth worker, specialized in working directly with individuals with
autism spectrum, developmental disabilities, neurological impairments and concurrent
disorders
• Clear verbal communicator, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team
• Enthusiastic, cooperative employee who has been given leadership roles such as a Crisis
Leader and Shift Coordinator
• Ability to evaluate the needs of clients, develop service plans and maintain medical records
• Demonstrates strong de-escalation skills when working with highly aggressive clients
• Organized, punctual with a strong work ethic and an avid client advocate
EDUCATION
2000 George Brown College, Child and Youth Worker Diploma Toronto, ON
1996 Midland Avenue Collegiate Institute, OSSD Scarborough, ON
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011 Addictions Counselor, East Indiana Treatment Center Lawrenceburg, IN
• Maintained a caseload of 75 clients, conducted Intake and Assessments and made referrals
• Conducted behavioural testing, maintained records and submitted data to governmental agencies
• Facilitated 1on 1 counselling as well as group counselling sessions addressing issues related to
mental health, substance / physical abuse, poverty, unemployment and rehabilitation
2005-2011 Mental Health Specialist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Cincinnati, OH
• Worked with patients ranging from 3 to 22 years old with neurological or behavioral disorders
• Arranged medical, psychiatric and other diagnostic testing which may disclose causes of
difficulties and indicate remedial measures
• Interviewed clients, their families or in group settings to properly assess their capabilities and
challenges in order to determine appropriate services to meet their specific needs
• Supervised sports and recreational activities, received training in NVCI and First Aid CPR
• Effectively handled highly aggressive patients. Followed safety protocols and acted as a first
responder on emergency codes.
2000-2005 Child and Youth Worker, DLC Residential Services Scarborough, ON
• Provided one on one supervision with highly aggressive clients, set limits, led recreational
activities and dispensed medications
• Prepared plan of care, presented reports to CAS and attended school meetings with clients
• Responded to codes, administered hands on restraints as necessary following safety protocols
1996-2000 Team Member, Mc Donald’s Windsor, ON
• Greeted customers, operated POS, provided accurate change, input customer orders
• Operated grill, fryer, blenders, prepared sandwiches, hot and cold beverages
• Maintained store cleanliness, wiped up spills in the dining room, cleaned restrooms
