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Brooklyn Martin

Grande Prairie

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Worker

Autism Society Alberta
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Remote (work from home) position supporting families and individuals virtually across Alberta.
  • Outreach to organization's membership during the COVID pandemic.
  • Wellness calls to ensure families and individuals within our membership were connected to the resources they needed during the drastic changes resulting from the pandemic.
  • Helping families navigate essential disability related programs and their COVID protocols.
  • Helping families obtain proper PPE for disability support staff.

Family Resource Coordinator-All Alberta

Autism Society Alberta's Family Resource Centres
03.2021 - Current
  • Remote (work from home) position helping to support clients virtually throughout Alberta.
  • Enhanced engagement by developing and implementing comprehensive outreach strategies.
  • Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for families and individuals within the disability community.
  • Strengthened community partnerships to provide additional resources and support for families and individuals.
  • Hosted virtual support groups and learning sessions.
  • Collaborated with other organizations to ensure clients were feeling supported.
  • Provided ongoing support to families and individuals during times of crisis or transition by connecting them with essential services and resources.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet their needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure I was providing the most accurate supports for varying client situations.

Full Time Parent

Parent
01.2014 - 03.2020

Full time at home parent caring for my oldest son diagnosed with severe non verbal autism. Started working remotely from home a few months after my second son was born.

Education

Alberta Health Services
Trauma Informed Care Certified
01.2024

Disability Services South
Train The Trainer: Abuse Prevention And Response
10.2023

High School Diploma -

Sexsmith Secondary School
Sexsmith, AB
05.2010

Skills

  • Connecting with clients using inclusive and trauma informed approaches
  • Supportive listening skills in high stress situations
  • Proficient computer skills including social media and marketing
  • Working as a team to ensure the best outcomes for the client or situation
  • 10 years of lived experience as a full time caregiver for both of my autistic children

References

Stephanie Williams

Family Resource and Operations Coordinator

Autism Society Alberta's Family Resource Centres

403-866-3345


Kitty Parlby

Family Resource Manager

Autism Society Alberta's Family Resource Centres

587-282-1424


April Grant

Educational Assistant

Grande Prairie Public Schools

780-518-4615





Timeline

Family Resource Coordinator-All Alberta

Autism Society Alberta's Family Resource Centres
03.2021 - Current

Family Support Worker

Autism Society Alberta
03.2020 - 03.2021

Full Time Parent

Parent
01.2014 - 03.2020

Alberta Health Services

Disability Services South

High School Diploma -

Sexsmith Secondary School
Brooklyn Martin