Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications Training
References
Volunteer Experience
Languages
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Bianca-Brooke Sanderson

Bianca-Brooke Sanderson

Prince Albert,Saskatchewan

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Social Work. Proven track record of positively impacting the lives of youth and families facing socio-economic challenges. Skilled at program coordination, community outreach, and building meaningful connections. Demonstrated success as a Child Protection Worker, Cottage Case Manager, and serving as a Mental Health Counsellor. Currently a Program Manager at West Flat Citizens Group Inc. seeking opportunities to deliver programs and services for the betterment of the community.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Counsellor

Current Organization
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Cottage Case Manager

Prince Albert Grand Council - Child Care Education Center
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Managed cases and provided support at the Child Care Education Center.

Child Protection Worker

Ministry of Social Services
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Worked within the ongoing unit, investigating, interviewing, and setting up case plans for children in need of protection.

Program Manager

West Flat Citizens Group Inc.
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and manage community center programs, ensuring their alignment with organizational goals.

Program Coordinator

West Flat Citizens Group Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Delivered and coordinated activities and programs in the West Flat area, ensuring compliance with contribution agreements.

Youth Outreach

West Flat Citizens Group Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Acted as a liaison to other agencies, providing necessary support to individuals.

Childcare Worker

West Flat Community Daycare
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Organized age-appropriate activities and provided comprehensive care for children.

Child Support Worker

Children’s Haven
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Provided care for children and supported families in making positive choices.

Education

Registered Social Worker -

Registered Mental Health Therapist -

Non-Insured Health Benefits
01.2023

Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -

First Nations University
01.2016

Certificate of Indigenous Social Work -

First Nations University
01.2016

Skills

  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Referral Coordination
  • Dual diagnoses expert
  • Case Documentation
  • Individual Counseling

Certifications Training

  • Behavioral Management
  • ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Training
  • Mental Health - Understanding Suicide Intervention
  • Structualed Decision Making Training – Social Services
  • LINKIN Training – Social Services
  • CORE Training
  • Mini Addiction Course Certificate – Prince Albert Addictions
  • Crisis Intervention with Hostile and Aggressive Individuals
  • Community Kitchen Partnership Training
  • Traditional Parenting Program (Opikinawasowin)
  • First Aid, CPR Level C
  • Food Safety Level I - Prince Albert Grand Counsel

References

  • Isabelle Impey, Elder, 306-980-7794
  • Dr. Sharon Acoose PhD MHT RSW, Professor, sacoose@fnuni.ca, 306-931-1800 ext. 5482
  • Jolene Roy BISW MHT RSW, Program Manager – West Flat Citizens Group Inc., (306)-763-9378, (306)-288-7553

Volunteer Experience

  • Prince Albert Minor Hockey Team Manager/Treasurer (2022)
  • Coach Slo-Pitch Team - Current
  • Spirit of Reconciliation Round Dance (2023)
  • Our Legacy Youth Conference (2023)
  • Youth Working Group (Current)
  • Community Network Coalition (Current)
  • Prince Albert Indigenous Coalition (Current)
  • National Urban Indigenous Coalition (Current)
  • West Flat Citizens Group Inc. Board of Directors (Current)

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Mental Health Counsellor

Current Organization
05.2023 - Current

Program Manager

West Flat Citizens Group Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Cottage Case Manager

Prince Albert Grand Council - Child Care Education Center
09.2019 - 08.2022

Child Protection Worker

Ministry of Social Services
10.2018 - 09.2019

Program Coordinator

West Flat Citizens Group Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2018

Youth Outreach

West Flat Citizens Group Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2011

Childcare Worker

West Flat Community Daycare
01.2009 - 01.2010

Child Support Worker

Children’s Haven
01.2008 - 01.2009

Registered Social Worker -

Registered Mental Health Therapist -

Non-Insured Health Benefits

Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -

First Nations University

Certificate of Indigenous Social Work -

First Nations University
Bianca-Brooke Sanderson