Amanda Myers

• I acquainted myself with the new residents at the shelter to determine any special needs of the children.
• Implemented program activities according to each child's developmental abilities, interests, and needs.
• Completed written intake forms and assessments for each child in the children's counseling program.
• Through individual and group counseling sessions, and play activities, we provided opportunities for child witnesses to express their thoughts and feelings about their experiences with violence in the home, and validated those thoughts and feelings.
• Provided child witnesses with age-appropriate information and education on the dynamics of abuse, and reassured the child that they are not to blame.
• Ensured that each child witness had a protection plan.
• Demonstrated to the mother and her children alternative behaviors and problem-solving skills as a means to cope with stress and conflict.
• Provided experiences that would broaden the child's pride in his/her Indigenous heritage and his/her sense of community
• Informed mothers of their children's activities, experiences, and accomplishments.
• Used consistent guidance methods and positive language to modify unacceptable behavior, such as positive reinforcement and redirection, as appropriate to the situation.

• Conducted interviews for potential hires.

•Handled on-call phone communications efficiently.

•Developed work schedules on a biweekly basis.

•Oversaw the effective distribution of client funds.

• Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents
• Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with crisis protocols
• Conducted Initial Intakes, and educational sessions for residents and families
• Answered crisis line phone calls
• Assisted women with finding alternative housing
• Ensured the safety of clients and their children
• Promoted positive relations between residents and staff
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
• Facilitated 1 to 1 counseling sessions as well as group counseling

• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
• Supervised Students
• Review Class attendance
• Assisted children with their assignments
• Ensured class was clean and tidy
• Assigned, explained and graded homework

• Supervised children ages 9-13
• Encourage children to unlock their potential
• Planned and supervised year end field trips
• Ensured a sustainable relationship with parents, school personnel and members of the public by communicating in a confidential polite and refined manner
• Encouraged healthy life styles
• Transported girls to their appointments, advocated if need be
• Carried out appropriate record keeping which included; writing reports, case notes and data collection
• Built positive relationships