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Amy Catherine Dumont

Gatineau

Summary

Focused Volunteer Coordinator offering -a background in the Developmental Service Sector and program management experience in a growing non-profit organization. Highly skilled in developing strategies to attract mission-driven volunteers. Accomplished in improving programs, outcomes and volunteer satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Links Coordinator

Community Living Ontario
09.2022 - Current
  • Reached out to qualified mentor candidates to obtain volunteer applications.
  • Conducted screening and interviewing of volunteers.
  • Encouraged exploration of clients interests, hobbies and career opportunities to enhance quality of life.
  • Promoted positive relationships between mentees, mentors and their community to encourage social resilience and connection.
  • Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
  • Used Customer relationship management software for data management.
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires effectively.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
  • Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
  • Pursued quarterly growth targets through strong leadership, analysis, problem-solving, team building and coaching.
  • Conducted presentations to expose and increase the mentorship initiative awareness in the region.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet person-centered needs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.

Educational Assistant

Ottawa Catholic School Board
08.2002 - Current
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Supported, programming, planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to help students achieve their personal and academic goals; while responding to their physical, social, and emotional needs
  • Collaborated with professionals in planning, modification, and implementation of student's Individualized Education, Behavior, and Career Plans
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted children and their families with accessing available services in their community
  • Facilitated socialization and recreational opportunities
  • Led social skills groups
  • Prepared and conducted lessons to develop life and employability skills
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents and other professionals.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Life skill Instructor

Ottawa Carleton Lifeskills
04.2013 - 09.2013
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Responded to clients’ individual, physical, social and emotional needs
  • Responsible for Life skills and Leisure program instruction for adults with developmental disabilities
  • Organized and executed regular and special community outings and events for clients
  • Worked as part of a team to plan and implement person-centered plans that supported clients' goals and ambitions for the future
  • Supervised job placement opportunities
  • Worked with clients and employers to problem solve and make accommodations for clients during their placement
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Identified obstacles to learning in collaboration with adult learners and provided positive reinforcement for performance.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
  • Assessed effectiveness of training to create more effective future training programs.


Program Assistant

Andrew Fleck Children's services
01.2013 - 04.2013
  • Facilitated integration of special needs children into a daycare setting
  • Supported students’ physical, social, emotional, and hygiene needs
  • Worked 1-on-1 with clients to create structured sensory, fine, and gross motor activities based on their individual needs
  • Collaborated with Speech and language pathologists to introduce the use of sign language, picture exchange symbols, and visual schedules into the center to provide alternative communication opportunities for students
  • Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous assessment of operational plans and strategies.
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Educated each staff member on program procedures and operational structures.
  • Communicated productively with parents, students and other school representatives and officials.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Education

Social Service Worker Diploma -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario

200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification - Ashtanga Yoga

Ajarya Yoga
Rishikesh, India
12.2013

Yin Yoga teacher certification - Yin Yoga

Jennifer Raye Medicine And Movement
Vancouver, BC

Registered Behavior Technician Training -

Registered Behavior Technician Training
Autism Partnership Foundation

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Progress reporting
  • Intake Coordination
  • Client and Family Advocacy
  • Document Management
  • Project Management
  • CRM Software
  • Volunteer Screening
  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • Report Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Job Coaching
  • Client Support
  • Client relationship building
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Community Advocate
  • Educational Outreach
  • File and Records Management
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Community Outreach
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Advocacy
  • Onsite Visits
  • Youth Outreach
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dependable
  • Resourceful
  • Reliable
  • Recordkeeping and File Management

Software

Productivity Software


Customer Relationship Management Software

Database and presentation software

Education technology

Certification

CPR

FIRST AID

NVCI

Timeline

Student Links Coordinator

Community Living Ontario
09.2022 - Current

Life skill Instructor

Ottawa Carleton Lifeskills
04.2013 - 09.2013

Program Assistant

Andrew Fleck Children's services
01.2013 - 04.2013

Educational Assistant

Ottawa Catholic School Board
08.2002 - Current

Social Service Worker Diploma -

Algonquin College

200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification - Ashtanga Yoga

Ajarya Yoga

Yin Yoga teacher certification - Yin Yoga

Jennifer Raye Medicine And Movement

Registered Behavior Technician Training -

Registered Behavior Technician Training
Amy Catherine Dumont