Dynamic and innovative professional with a proven track record at Louis Bull Health and Wellness, enhancing community wellness and youth development. Excelled in work planning, scheduling, and creativity, significantly improving client outcomes. Skilled in data entry and 1 on 1 meetings, adept at fostering positive changes and achieving goals with a confident approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oskiyahk Worker
AMO Society
Maskwacis, Alberta
05.2022 - 01.2024
Provided counseling to at-risk youth and their families.
Provided guidance and support to young people facing personal difficulties.
Developed relationships with youth by engaging them in positive activities.
Assisted youths with daily living skills such as budgeting and job searching.
Monitored progress of each client through regular meetings and assessments.
Collaborated with parents, guardians, social workers, teachers, and other professionals to ensure proper care of clients.
Created individual service plans for each client based on their needs.
Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients and documented progress reports regularly.
Led workshops on topics like drug use prevention, healthy relationships, bullying awareness.
Educated youths about the importance of education, career planning, self-esteem building.
Encouraged constructive dialogue between peers while fostering an atmosphere of respect.
Actively listened to children's concerns and provided appropriate solutions when needed.
Offered crisis intervention services during emergency situations involving young people.
Served as a mentor for at-risk youth by providing advice and support regarding life decisions.
Offered key emotional support to special needs youth.
Observed young people in counseling sessions to better understand approaches toward healing.
Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
Modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership and positive interactions.
Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
Collaborated with counselors to communicate relevant information.
NNADAP Youth Worker
Louis Bull Health and Wellness
Maskwacis, AB
02.2017 - 03.2019
Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
Assisted with the development of individual plans for each youth's academic success.
Monitored attendance and progress of participants in programs.
Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
Provided referrals to counseling services or other social service agencies when necessary.
Researched new methods for engaging youth which would result in better outcomes.
Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
Evaluated data gathered from surveys and interviews conducted with participants regarding program effectiveness.
Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
Collaborated with counselors to communicate relevant information.
Monitored client progress and updated case files accordingly.
Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
Collaborated with social workers to support patients.
Community Wellness Worker
Louis Bull Health and Wellness
Maskwacis, AB
01.2014 - 10.2017
Identified and addressed physical, mental, and social health needs of individuals in the community.
Conducted home visits and provided counseling to families in need of assistance.
Provided support and guidance to clients regarding their mental health issues.
Organized and facilitated group activities focusing on healthy lifestyle choices.
Educated clients about nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other wellness topics.
Promoted awareness of available services within the community through presentations and workshops.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans for patients.
Maintained records of client progress using established data collection protocols.
Observed signs of mental illness or substance abuse in clients and referred them for further treatment as needed.
Assisted with crisis intervention when necessary by providing emotional support to those in distress.
Provided outreach services such as transportation or housing assistance for people in need.
Participated in team meetings to discuss case progress and develop new strategies for improving patient outcomes.
Encouraged clients to take an active role in their own recovery process by setting achievable goals.
Engaged with local organizations to promote health initiatives throughout the community.
Created reports summarizing client information for review by medical staff or other stakeholders.
Handled research and administrative tasks to support community outreach and program initiatives.
Returned calls, emails and faxes according to departmental policy.
Applied concise time-management to meet deadlines.
Produced and distributed brochures, flyers and packets covering infant mortality risk factors and chronic diseases.
Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
Elementary School Counselor
Louis Bull school
Maskwacis, AB
09.2015 - 06.2016
Provided individual, group and family counseling to students with emotional and behavioral needs.
Facilitated crisis intervention meetings with school staff and parents of at-risk students.
Assisted in the development of a comprehensive school counseling program.
Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
Coordinated services between teachers, administrators, families, outside agencies and community resources.
Maintained accurate records of student progress including attendance reports, referrals and assessments.
Actively participated in IEP meetings to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for eligible students.
Incorporated evidence-based interventions into counseling sessions when appropriate.
Advised faculty on strategies that support positive behavior modification among students.
Cultivated relationships with external organizations that provide additional resources for struggling students.
Participated in regular team meetings with other school counselors to discuss case studies or current initiatives within the district.