Carole Alexander-Quinney
Frog Lake
Summary
While employed at Tribal Chief Child and Family Services, I use problem-solving and relationship-building skills to enhance caregiver recruitment and caregiver support.
My role and has improved team productivity and resulting in positive relationships with leadership with leaderships of both nations, community partners, caregivers and staff members This is the result of demonstrating a positive attitude, commitment to cultural awareness/protocol, flexibility, adaptability in high-pressure environments or situations and setting goals.
I am a team player with organizational skills and ability to handle the job with accuracy and 21 years of experience in the Foster care and Kinship Care unit.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Secondary Student Counselor
Frog Lake First Nations
Norman C Quinney Building (Careers)
06.2001 - 09.2003
- Provided resources and information to support students in achieving career goals.
- Assist students to develop study skills, time management and organizational skills
- Develop and implemented student guidance plans to assist student' academic success.
CWIS Clerk
Tribal Chief Child and Family Services - East
Frog Lake Sub Office
06.2000 - 09.2003
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry (Child Welfare Information System - CWIS), document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Booking driver to transport children to appointments and court
- Assist the Case worker and Supervisor in preparing legal court documents necessary
Foster Care/Kinship Care Supervisor
Tribal Chief Child and Family Services
Frog Lake First Nation/Kehewin Cree Nation
09.2003 - Current
- Mentored Foster Care/Kinship Care Recruiter/ Support Worker on caregiver recruiting and caregiver support
- Applied leadership skills and problem-solving skills to maintain standards according to standards
- Handled caregiver concerns, resolved issues, while following policy requirements and working with team to decide on a course of action
- Evaluated and monitored Foster/Kinship Care Recruiter/Support worker's performance and coached/trained in areas that may need improvement
- Followed and lead by example rules and regulations outlined in TCCFS policy manual to meet expectations accurately and consistently.
- Maintained compliance with TCCFS policies, objectives, and communication goals working closely with co-workers
- Achieved results by working with TCCFS staff members to meet program/policy requirements.
- Participating in case consultation with front line staff and supervisors regarding placement options and concerns
- Monitored workflow to improve time management and increase productivity to meet deadlines.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system (Child Intervention Case Information - CICIO).
- Cultivated positive relationships with Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Frog Lake and Kehewin group homes and staff to deliver necessary services for our nation's children in care
- Maintained overall safe work environment with training programs and safety procedures when dealing with various challenging situations we face on the job.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help achieve success in finding caregivers and meeting licensing requirements.
- working with Foster Parents and Frog Lake and Kehewin group homes to license their facility according to CFEA policy
- Maintaining Foster Home, Kinship Home and Group home files according to CFEA policy standards and regulations
Summer Student Coordinator
Frog Lake Post Secondary
Norman C Quinney Building (Careers)
05.2000 - 06.2000
- Receiving applications for Summer students from Heinsburg and Frog Lake Schools
- Arranging summer student interviews and selection
- Contacting Frog Lake agencies for placement of summer students
- Clerical duties
- Word processing
Youth Worker
Frog Lake Counselling Services
Frog Lake Counselling Services
06.1999 - 07.1999
- Encouraged youth clients to develop and participate in activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Supervising evening drop in centre for youth
- General office duties
- Transporting clients and children when required
Research Assistant
Frog Lake Education Board
Frog Lake, AB
06.1998 - 05.1999
- Worked both independently and collaboratively with co-workers
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data
- General office duties.
Education
Bachelor of Indian Social Work - Social Work
University of Regina -SIFC- Blue Quills FN College
St. Paul, AB10.2000
No Degree - Indian Social Work Certificate
University of Regina - Blue Quills First Nations
St. Paul, Alberta10.1999
No Degree - Life Skills Coach Training- Theory Certificate
Alberta Vocational College
Lac La Biche, Ab09.1999
High School Diploma -
Heinsburg High School
Heinsburg, AB06.1979
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Relationship Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
Languages
English
Limited Working
Beading, movies, caring for grandson.
I enjoy my hobby of beading earrings and will bead all nigh if the need to create hits me. I enjoy watching movies and crime documentaries. Playing, singing and caring for my 2 year old grandson brings joy to my day.
Timeline
Foster Care/Kinship Care Supervisor
Tribal Chief Child and Family Services
09.2003 - Current
Post Secondary Student Counselor
Frog Lake First Nations
06.2001 - 09.2003
CWIS Clerk
Tribal Chief Child and Family Services - East
06.2000 - 09.2003
Summer Student Coordinator
Frog Lake Post Secondary
05.2000 - 06.2000
Youth Worker
Frog Lake Counselling Services
06.1999 - 07.1999
Research Assistant
Frog Lake Education Board
06.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Indian Social Work - Social Work
University of Regina -SIFC- Blue Quills FN College
No Degree - Indian Social Work Certificate
University of Regina - Blue Quills First Nations
No Degree - Life Skills Coach Training- Theory Certificate
Alberta Vocational College
High School Diploma -
Heinsburg High School