Bobbi Jones Japp
Welland,Canada
Summary
Experienced in mental health, facilitation, and indigenous cultural sensitivity with a strong focus on trauma-informed care. Provides support and guidance to individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Skilled in delivering effective interventions and implementing evidence-based practices to promote holistic well-being. Committed to continuously expanding knowledge and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field to deliver high-quality care and support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Support Worker (Intensive Treatment)
Bethesda Services
01.2022 - Current
Directed client fund allocations effectively.
Provided critical daily assistance.
Coordinated transportation services for outings and medical appointments.
Indigenous Counsellor/Behaviour Consultant
Pathstone Mental Health
01.2020 - Current
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Provided clinical support using an Indigenous Lens for clients and staff.
- Facilitated early years clinical programs, behavior consultations, and child care support with an Indigenous Perspective.
Professor of Child Development, Inf and Tod
Six Nations Polytechnic
01.2023 - 04.2023
Contract
Taught courses in Indigenous Child Development focusing on infants and toddlers.
Facilitated instructional content.
Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Child Service Management Limited
St. Catharines, ON, Canada
01.2020 - 12.2020
Delivered respite care for clients with complex needs, emphasizing behavior management.
Indigenous In School Support Worker
Niagara Regional Native Centre
NOTL, ON, Canada
01.2018 - 12.2020
Delivered targeted behavior management strategies through an Indigenous perspective.
Aboriginal Child Respite Worker
Niagara Chapter of Native Women
Fort Erie, ON, Canada
01.2012 - 12.2018
Provided essential respite assistance, aiding Indigenous families in completing necessary programming.
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Strive Niagara
Welland, ON, Canada
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Welland ON
- Welland ON
RECE (Supply)
YMCA Niagara
St. Catharines, ON, Canada
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: St
- Catharines ON
- St
- Catharines ON
In home Behavioral Support Worker
Private Residence
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Niagara Falls, ON
- Implemented ABA and behavioral techniques focused on complex client needs within an Indigenous framework.
Food Attendant
Saucy Chicken
St. Catharines, ON, Canada
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: St
- Catharines ON
- St
- Catharines ON
Day Camp/Cleaner
Niagara Regional Native Centre
NOTL, ON, Canada
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: NOTL ON
- NOTL ON
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Niagara College
04.2015
Gidayaamin Aboriginal Women's Certificate Program -
Brock University
01.2014
Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner -
Niagara College
01.2013
Early Childhood Education (Upgrading) -
Niagara College
01.2011
Computer Concepts & Applications 1 & Math Level 3 -
Niagara College
01.2009
Completion of High School Diploma -
Canajoharie Central High School
01.2005
Skills
- Behaviour Wellness Clinic creation
- Documentation and tracking in Nucleus System
- Documentation and tracking in EMH System
- Design and implementation of Behaviour Support Plans
- Delivery of College level curriculum
- Networking
- Collaborative work
- Knowledge of Social, Cultural & Mental Health barriers
- Teamwork
- Maintaining professional partnerships
- Quick learner
- High quality care delivery
- Case management
- Case conferencing
- Planning and delivering culturally appropriate programming
- Licensed Early Childhood Experience
- Knowledge of Intergenerational Trauma
- Family restoration
- Truth and Reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Infant Mental Health Training
- Wholistic approach in supporting families
- Experience in Indigenous organizations
- Advocacy for children and families
Continuing Education
- Med & Insulin Trained, 01/23
- Metis Nation of Ontario Indigenous Early Learning and Languages Conference, 01/23
- Early Childhood Trauma: Identifying, Understanding and Treating Impacts, 01/23
- Trauma Informed Approach Seminar, 01/23
- Safety Care, 01/23
- Truth & Reconciliation Speakers Series, 01/22
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Training, 01/22
- Niagara College MPower Careers Presenter, 01/22
- Wrap Canada - Certified WrapAround Facilitator, 01/22
- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity Training, 01/21
- Collaborative Problem Solving - Tier 1 Intensive Training, 01/21
- Circle of Security - Registered COSP Facilitator, 01/21
- De-Escalating Potentially Violent Situations, 01/20
- Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, 01/20
- Indigenous Mental Health First Aid Canada, 01/20
- We Are All in Relation Workshop Series, 01/18
- Lateral Violence Training, 01/18
- Aboriginal Health Fair, 01/18
- Quality Child Care Niagara Training (QCCN), 01/17
- Naturalized Playground Training ECCDC, 01/17
- ASQ 3 Infant Mental Health Training, 01/16
- Domestic Violence Seminar (Pathstone), 01/16
- First Aid & CPR, 01/15
- Registered Early Childhood Educator with College of Early Childhood Educators, 01/15
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate, 01/15
- Suicide Prevention Training, 01/13
- UMAB, 01/12
Cultural Community Experience
- Board Member (Secretary), Niagara Regional Native Centre, 01/21 - 12/23
- Indigenous Education Advisory Council, District School Board of Niagara, 01/18 - 12/21
- Welcoming the Babies Ceremony (Supervised Access), NRNC, 01/15 - 12/18
- Children's Christmas Party (Supervised Access), NRNC & NCNW, 01/15 - 12/17
- Child Care, Family and Children's Services of Niagara, 01/15
- Kinship Care Provider, Family and Children's Services of Niagara, 01/10 - Present
- Board Member, Niagara Regional Native Centre, 01/07 - 12/09
- Alternate Board Representative, Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board, 01/09
- Folk Arts Representative for Niagara Regional Native Centre, Princess, 01/07
- Youth and Elders Gatherings, Niagara Regional Native Centre, 01/99 - 12/04
- Pow Wow Volunteer, Niagara Regional Native Centre, 01/99 - 12/04
- Fish Fry, Benefit & Wild Game Dinner Server, Niagara Regional Native Centre, 01/99 - 12/04
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Professor of Child Development, Inf and Tod
Six Nations Polytechnic
01.2023 - 04.2023
Developmental Support Worker (Intensive Treatment)
Bethesda Services
01.2022 - Current
Indigenous Counsellor/Behaviour Consultant
Pathstone Mental Health
01.2020 - Current
Knowledge Keeper
Indigenous Child Service Management Limited
01.2020 - 12.2020
Indigenous In School Support Worker
Niagara Regional Native Centre
01.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Strive Niagara
01.2015 - 12.2017
RECE (Supply)
YMCA Niagara
01.2014 - 12.2016
In home Behavioral Support Worker
Private Residence
01.2013 - 12.2016
Aboriginal Child Respite Worker
Niagara Chapter of Native Women
01.2012 - 12.2018
Food Attendant
Saucy Chicken
01.2012 - 12.2014
Day Camp/Cleaner
Niagara Regional Native Centre
01.2002 - 12.2003
Gidayaamin Aboriginal Women's Certificate Program -
Brock University
Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner -
Niagara College
Early Childhood Education (Upgrading) -
Niagara College
Computer Concepts & Applications 1 & Math Level 3 -
Niagara College
Completion of High School Diploma -
Canajoharie Central High School
Early Childhood Education -
Niagara College