- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Youth Development Programs
- Playing Hockey and Hiking
- Creative Writing and Photography
Autumn Wilson
Summary
Motivated Indigenous Social Service Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities and individuals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Indigenous Youth Advisory Council
ANCFSAO
01.2023 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Evaluated current processes within child-welfare to develop improvement plans.
- Shared collaborative subject matter and research findings through webinars, and conference presentations, positioning the council as a support in youth-led services.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration, fostering trust and confidence in advisory services.
Youth Wellness Worker
Batchewana First Nation
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring compliance with agency guidelines and state regulations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
- Identified gaps in service provision within the community and developed innovative solutions to address unmet needs.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Built trust within diverse communities through culturally sensitive outreach efforts aimed at promoting awareness of available services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans, ensuring optimal support for clients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing programs through careful analysis of participant feedback alongside objective outcome measures.
Cashier
Flying J
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Greeted customers and responded to requests for information.
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets and debris.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
Cashier
Spencers (Seasonal)
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
- Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment.
Cashier
Spirit Halloween (Seasonal)
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
- Completed sales with near-zero error rate using POS system.
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
Cashier
A&W
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front of store to maintain fast paced work environment.
Education
Placement -
Batchewana First Nation Health Center
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Trent University
Peterborough, None04-2028
Social Service Worker Indigenous Diploma - Social Services Worker Indigenous Specialization
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON04.2022
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's College
Sault Ste. Marie, ON06.2020
Skills
- Documentation and filing skills
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- File management Skills
- Familiar with PS Suites
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Organized and great time management
- Exceptional Advocacy Skills
- Work effectively with difficult and conflicting situations
- Resourceful
- Diligent
- Empathetic
- Reliable and accountable
- Active-listening skills
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, Outlook, and Power Point
- Culturally Competent
- Knowledgeable on business proposals, case management notes, and record keeping
- Range of experience working with Anishnaabe peoples, organizations, and communities
- Understanding, respect, and sensitivity to of Anishnaabe culture, traditions, and Seven Grandfather Teachings
- Work effectively with limited supervision and in timely matter
- Trauma Basics for Youth Workers
- Working with difficult clients
- Resilience and Self-Care Basics for Helping Professionals
- Lateral Violence Prevention Training
- Health and Safety Training
- Duty to Report Training
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
- Field Team Privacy Training
- Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act Training
- Reiki III Master
- Mental Health First Aid
- Motivational Interviewing Training
- Family Caregiver Training
- Group Facilitation Skills
- Public Speaking
- Knowledge with Holistic practices, approaches, and methods integral to Social Service Work practices and Anishnaabe based methods that will assist individuals, families, and communities obtain holistic interconnectedness and well-being
Certification
- G Driver's License
- Mental Health First Aid, Opening Minds, Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2024, May
- Reiki III Master/Teacher in the lineage of Mikao Usui, Keeper of the Knowledge. Judith Murphy, Reiki Master/Teacher in the lineage of Mikao Usui. 2024, July
- Motivational Interviewing - Foundational, Pyschwire, 2023, January
- Buffalo Riders Early Intervention Program Facilitation, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, 2023, September
- The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary program, Opening Minds & MHFA, 2022.
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps, Government of Ontario, 2022.
- FASD Screening and Diagnosis, Sault College, 2022, April
- Preventing FASD, Sault College, 2022 April
- Supporting People with FASD, Sault College, 2022, April
- FASD Fundamentals, Sault College, 2022, April
- The Toolbox Practitioner of Skoden &Okuden Reiki, Nicky Lee, 2022, May
Interests
Timeline
Indigenous Youth Advisory Council
ANCFSAO
01.2023 - Current
Youth Wellness Worker
Batchewana First Nation
05.2022 - 07.2024
Cashier
Flying J
01.2020 - 04.2022
Cashier
Spencers (Seasonal)
11.2019 - 01.2020
Cashier
Spirit Halloween (Seasonal)
08.2019 - 11.2019
Cashier
A&W
05.2016 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's College
Placement -
Batchewana First Nation Health Center
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Trent University
Social Service Worker Indigenous Diploma - Social Services Worker Indigenous Specialization
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
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