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Work History
Education
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April Bauman

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Dedicated social service professional promoting a 10-year career providing support to vulnerable children, youth, and families from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about social justice for vulnerable populations, while serving clients to advocate for their mental, emotional, and behavioral health. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Offers a comprehensive academic, work, and volunteer background in child and youth care, and social service provision.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Connector

N.E.E.D.S. Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Supported newcomer refugee families by providing information and orientation, community connections and referrals, psychosocial support and cross cultural programming
  • Facilitated after school programming for refugee children and youth
  • Connected the newcomer families with community resources and support agencies
  • Collaborated with schools and community agencies regarding settlement needs and transitions
  • Utilized a trauma informed approach when supporting the refugee children, youth and families
  • Completed extensive administrative tasks to establish consistency and accountability

Coach

Macdonald Youth Services (currently The Link)
Winnipeg, MB
01.2013 - 03.2016
  • Provided strength based, goal oriented programming to vulnerable and at risk children and youth in an alternative school setting
  • Supervised children and youth and provided appropriate intervention and self regulation strategies when necessary
  • Assisted in the development, planning and participation of extra curricular activities provided for the children and youth
  • Supported children and youth through the public school system reintegration process
  • Participated in team meetings to enhance program planning and evaluation

Child And Youth Care Practitioner

Marymound Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
11.2010 - 09.2012
  • Provided support in a group home setting for youth girls who were at risk of sexual exploitation
  • Developed positive relationships with the youth and assisted in individual support plans
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques by redirecting at risk behaviors and offering support when needed
  • Collaborated with community resources to enhance the youths integration and foster connections to their communities
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions

Education

Child And Youth Care Diploma -

Red River College
Winnipeg, MB
2012

Bachelor of Professional Arts - Human Services

Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Interpersonal
  • Self-motivated
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Trauma informed care
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Staff supervision
  • Friendly and empathetic
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Relationship building
  • Planning & organizing
  • Reliable & trustworthy

Training

  • Making Sense of Trauma
  • Becoming Trauma Informed
  • LGBTQ+ Allyship
  • Cross Cultural Competency
  • Circle of Security
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Food Handlers Certificate

Volunteer & Community Activities

  • Beyond Refuge Program - Kinbrace Refugee Housing and Support, Vancouver, B.C.
  • English Conversation Circles - Frog Hollow Neighborhood House, Vancouver B.C.
  • The Mentorship Program - N.E.E.D.S. Inc. Winnipeg, M.B.
  • Sidewalk Sunday School Internship - Metro World Child, New York City, N.Y.
  • Humanitarian assistance - Baja California, Mexico

References

  • Misty Belcourt - Manager of Community and Settlement Services, Louis Riel School Division, Winnipeg M.B.
  • 204-228-0175
  • misty.belcourt@lrsd.net
  • Nicole Demelo - Spanish Teacher and Assistant House Parent, St. Michaels University School, Victoria B.C.
  • 778-678-7493
  • nicole.demelo@smus.ca
  • Kerri Koblun - Community Services Manager, The Link, Winnipeg M.B.
  • 204-227-7912
  • kerri.koblun@thelinkmb.ca

Timeline

Community Connector

N.E.E.D.S. Inc.
03.2016 - 02.2019

Coach

Macdonald Youth Services (currently The Link)
01.2013 - 03.2016

Child And Youth Care Practitioner

Marymound Inc.
11.2010 - 09.2012

Child And Youth Care Diploma -

Red River College

Bachelor of Professional Arts - Human Services

Athabasca University

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