Emily Williston
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Wellness Access Guide
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student wellness by promoting healthy behaviors and providing educational resources to students, staff, and families.
- Provided valuable insights to administrators on ways to improve overall student wellness and address specific health concerns within the school population.
- Collaborated with other school departments to build interdisciplinary programs that promoted overall student wellness.
- Created resource guides covering topics such as stress management, time management, study skills, self-care practices to promote overall student wellness.
- Created a resource hub that encompasses social service providers within western Alberta that were able to support school aged children. This included both the Piikani Nation and Kainaiwa reserves.
Case Manager
HomeBase - Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
Skills Approach to Learning & Teaching Soccer (SALTS) Coach
University of Lethbridge
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Created safe environment for children to learn and experience
- Responsible for planning and executing practice/lesson plans
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle and lifelong play.
Multi-Activity Camp Instructor
Pronghorn Athletics & Recreation Summer Camps
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Responsible for childcare during camp hours
- Promoted a welcoming and safe space for child play
- Created impactful connections to children within camps.
Bartender
Servus Sports Centre
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Actively execute time management skills
- Responsible for conflict management and communication with public
- Promote clean and efficient service.
Building Operator
Servus Sports Centre
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for communication with the public accessing space
- Actively participate in conflict management
- Promoting healthy lifestyle and lifelong play
- Creating a welcoming space for all ages to learn.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences- Public Health -
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB02.2023
Skills
- Have knowledge on health priorities for communities
- Ability to assess current community health activities and assist in the development and implementation of action plans
- Actively provide leadership, support, and education to community stakeholders
- Knowledge of mental health promotion theories, school health, and innovation principles
- Knowledge of community supports available to individuals for mental health
- Taken multiple courses on human development (Human Development Across the Lifespan and Child Growth and Development)
- Knowledge and experience with several mental health and behavioral disorders (oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorders, and mood disorders)
Promotion of Health
Child Development Knowledge
- Actively promote inclusiveness within the workplace
- Skilled in computer systems (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Demonstrates written, verbal, and non-verbal listening skills
- Actively able to work within varying teams to achieve common goals
- Promote and optimize performance of groups through leadership role
- Create and communicate effectively within different environments
- Capability to act as positive mentor for youth
Communication & Management
Leadership & Teamwork
Certification
- Brain Story Certification, 02/2024
- Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment, and Management, 01/2023
- Trauma-Informed Care, 10/2022
- Standard First Aid CPR C & AED, Lifesaving CPR C & AED, 08/2022
Relatedinterests
- Member of Alberta Public Health Association (APHA) - Student Member (2021-present)
- Member of University of Lethbridge Public Health Students’ Association (2017-2022)
- Member of Lethbridge Soccer Association (LSA) (2011-present)
References
- Kim Deimuth, Recovery College Facilitator and Course Developer, (403)634-9413, kimrc@cmhalethbridge.ca
- Kelly Thorsen, at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, (403)381-6667, turf@playinparadise.com
- Frank Spadavecchia, Alberta Soccer Association League Administrator, (587)257-1117, fspadavecchia@albertasoccer.com
Timeline
Student Wellness Access Guide
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division
03.2023 - Current
Case Manager
HomeBase - Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2023 - 03.2023
Building Operator
Servus Sports Centre
09.2021 - 12.2023
Bartender
Servus Sports Centre
09.2020 - 12.2023
Skills Approach to Learning & Teaching Soccer (SALTS) Coach
University of Lethbridge
01.2018 - 04.2018
Multi-Activity Camp Instructor
Pronghorn Athletics & Recreation Summer Camps
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Health Sciences- Public Health -
University of Lethbridge
- Brain Story Certification, 02/2024
- Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment, and Management, 01/2023
- Trauma-Informed Care, 10/2022
- Standard First Aid CPR C & AED, Lifesaving CPR C & AED, 08/2022
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