Allie Doran
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Hard-working creative individual who strives for excellence in everything. Avid learner and seeks to enhance the lives of everyone.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kinship Service Worker
Linck- Child, Youth, & Family Supports
01.2024 - Current
- Enhance family connections by providing resources and guidance for kinship caregivers.
- Establish relationships with community partners to ensure comprehensive support for families in need.
- Develop individualized service plans tailored to the unique needs of each family, leading to improved outcomes.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify family strengths and areas needing support, resulting in targeted interventions.
- Providing crisis intervention services, assisting families in navigating challenging situations effectively.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and policies, ensuring accurate information is provided to families.
- Collaborating with child welfare agencies and court systems to advocate for the best interests of children in kinship care arrangements.
- Assisting families in accessing financial assistance programs, reducing financial strain on households.
- Connecting families with mental health professionals when needed, promoting emotional well-being within the household.
- Implementing effective case management techniques that facilitate timely progress toward identified goals for each family.
- Promoting permanency planning strategies within the scope of Kinship Navigator services, contributing to long-term placement stability for children involved in cases managed.
- Delivering culturally competent services that address diverse needs among client populations served by the program effectively.
- Building trust with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice standards.
- Monitoring progress toward service plan goals.
Respite Worker
Linck- Child, Youth & Family Supports
05.2022 - Current
- Completing regular check-ins and progress reports for each client.
- Assisting clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Building solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet their needs.
- Intervening in crisis situations and counselling children experiencing emergency and disruptive incidents.
- Helping clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques.
- Assisting clients with basic activities of daily living.
- Correcting behaviours to help clients meet necessary house rule requirements.
- Assisting clients with bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Conversed, entertained and read aloud to clients to promote mental health and alertness.
- Stimulate clients during in-house activities by conducting therapeutic exercises such as recreational games, physical exercises, and occupational arts and crafts within a foster home environment.
- Arranging activities, scheduled outings, and provided support and transportation to pre-arranged events.
- One-to-one assistance to developmentally disabled children.
Child Protection Support Worker- Student
Linck- Child, Youth, And Family Supports
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Observed and shadowed ongoing child protection workers.
- Supervised and monitored access visits.
- Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities for children and youth.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional matter.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviour modification.
- Completed regular check-ins for each client.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Reviewed existing case records for available information to formulate plans of treatment and develop short- and long-term goals.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Call Centre
Municipality Of Chatham-Kent
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Used an online booking system to book/cancel/reschedule appointments. Confirmed eligibility using set criteria. Take/enter client information (name, date of birth, etc.).
- Responded to general inquiries regarding COVID-19 within guidelines, set protocols, and established information (ex., reopening dates, location, etc.).
- Performed registration/client check-in and checkout.
- Entered client information into Ministry database, as well as adverse events as directed by nursing staff or client.
- Maintained client confidentiality concerning personal health information.
Child Protection Support Worker- Student
Linck- Child, Youth, & Family Supports
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Closely worked with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance problem-solving skills with clients.
- Compiled reports and provided detailed information to foster homes and supervisors.
- In-home support to clients to address behavioural issues and assisted with the implementation of new strategies that may decrease the behaviours of the child within the home.
- Maintained client confidentiality.
- Crisis response to families that required immediate intervention.
- Supported kinship/foster home placements.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Child, Youth, And Family Studies
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON12.2023
Minor - Psychology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON12.2023
Skills
- Organized, energetic, patient and positive personality
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and CPIN
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Authorized Child Protection Worker expected in June 2024
Timeline
Kinship Service Worker
Linck- Child, Youth, & Family Supports
01.2024 - Current
Child Protection Support Worker- Student
Linck- Child, Youth, And Family Supports
06.2023 - 08.2023
Respite Worker
Linck- Child, Youth & Family Supports
05.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Call Centre
Municipality Of Chatham-Kent
04.2021 - 05.2022
Child Protection Support Worker- Student
Linck- Child, Youth, & Family Supports
05.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Applied Science - Child, Youth, And Family Studies
University of Guelph
Minor - Psychology
University of Guelph
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