Adara Curtis
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Eager to continue to utilize knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with an array of high needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated to offering years of support and crisis intervention expertise. As well as strong interpersonal, organizational and some computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Foster Parent-Level 5
SRH
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented behavior management strategies to address challenging behaviors while promoting personal growth and development.
- Support to 3 level 5 youth in home daily as main care giver (Foster Parent). Helping them face challenges of trauma, addictions and detox, self esteem, and mental health. Meeting youth where they are at and promoting realistic expectations to move forward.
- Understand their background, implement structure and routine, promote recovery and recovery lead strategies such as AA/NA, lead with love and empathy, advocate for the children, maintain all medical, optical, dental, therapy appointments for all youth in home
- Maintained schedules for all respite services in home. 24/7 care provided.
- Completed weekly reports, audits of all records pertaining to week, Incident reporting, all payroll and mileage related tasks
- Overseen Youth Care Coordinator, house manager and staff team to ensure proper standards are maintained within home
- Maintained open line of communication with all agencies involved with youth
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Cared for fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Coordinated with therapists, educators, and other professionals to ensure all aspects of each child''s needs were met.
- Provided consistent emotional support and guidance to help children cope with past trauma
- Facilitated family visits and maintained open communication with biological parents when appropriate to support reunification efforts.
- Assisted children in developing essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and time management through daily tasks and routines.
House Manager-Specialized Foster Home
SRH
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured protocols were followed throughout property, maintaining safe environment for all members at all times.
- Planned all activities within home for youth. Promoting cultural lead activities inside and outside home within community
- Oversaw staff team, keeping up to date records of all employee files within home, preformed evaluations and reviews
- Maintained up to date records and appointments of therapies, dental, medical, and optical for all youth in home
- Completed all scheduling, payroll and mileage for home
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Recovery Mentor/Direct Support Professional
SRH
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals for recovery, creating tailored plans to achieve success.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary for at-risk individuals.
- Medication administration and all record keeping for medications
- Maintain hourly logs of all youth within home
- Incident reporting within allowed time frame
- Assisted in daily tasks within home home such as housekeeping, meal preparation, accompanying youth to appointments, AA, NA, cultural based activities, and activities within community
- Promoted sobriety and a positive lifestyle for youth
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues. Helped youth stabilize when in detox and mental health crisis
- Provided support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Followed all care plans under supervision of Foster Parent in home
Residential Coordinator
Fairfax Community Resources
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Managing multiple 24-7 shift staffed homes in the Interlake and Winnipeg area
- Able to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Able to work and provide support in crisis situations
- Provide support to high needs individuals who are struggled to find support that fit their needs
- NCI holds (Certified) and Therapeutic Rapport
- Attending and Chairing meetings
- Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
- Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
- Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
- Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services. Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
- Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events, schedules of activities, or menus.
- Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.
- Delegate tasks Attend numerous appointments pertaining to the individuals such as but not limited to Dr appointments, dental appointments, Psychiatric, emergency, etc
- Follow all requirements set out by Manitoba Licensing Foundations,
Team Leader
Fairfax Community Resources
06.2019 - 04.2021
Day Program Supervisor
Fairfax Community Resources
08.2018 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional/Outreach
Fairfax Community Resources
08.2017 - 08.2018
Education
Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School
Brandon, MB06.2006
Skills
- Patience and understanding, Boundary Setting, Life Skills Teaching, Positive Reinforcement, Social Skills Development, Emotional Support
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Client documentation
- Safety Planning
- File Management
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
Timeline
Specialized Foster Parent-Level 5
SRH
08.2023 - 04.2024
House Manager-Specialized Foster Home
SRH
12.2022 - 08.2023
Recovery Mentor/Direct Support Professional
SRH
06.2022 - 12.2022
Residential Coordinator
Fairfax Community Resources
04.2021 - 06.2022
Team Leader
Fairfax Community Resources
06.2019 - 04.2021
Day Program Supervisor
Fairfax Community Resources
08.2018 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional/Outreach
Fairfax Community Resources
08.2017 - 08.2018
Crocus Plains Regional Secondary High School
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