Carrie Leason
Castlegar
Summary
Dedicated stay at home mom of two with Social work degree and experience in the field of Family support counselling. Utilizes vast variety of resources to identify and help support vulnerable populations. Adept at working and supporting individuals, children and families with a variety of diverse needs. Offering comprehensive background in social services, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School PAC Volunteer/current Vice Chair
Kinnaird Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders, improving collaboration and overall effectiveness.
Hockey Team Manager/Senior Division Manager
Castlegar Minor Hockey Association
01.2017 - Current
- Helped lead relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Cultivated positive, productive team environments, resolving conflicts quickly.
- Delivered regular team meetings for aligned work towards common goals.
- Coordinated team collaboration to share ideas and build best practices.
- Facilitated meetings to communicate team performance goals and results.
- Developed performance measurement strategies, identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives.
- Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans, and follow-up procedures.
Family Support Counselor
Castlegar Community Services Society
05.2007 - 05.2010
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques, building trust over time.
- Strengthened parenting skills by conducting workshops on effective discipline strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring seamless service delivery for families in need.
- Increased communication skills among family members through the implementation of structured counseling sessions.
- Offered supervised visitation to allow parents to still maintain access to their children that were temporarily unavailable to support do to circumstances
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly, implementing necessary changes to better serve clients and achieve desired outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as mental health treatment or legal assistance when appropriate, streamlining access to critical resources for clients.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies that led to improved emotional regulation among young clients facing attachment issues.
Education
No Degree - Social Services Certificate
Selkirk College
Castlegar, BCHuman Services Diploma
Selkirk College
Castlegar, BCAssociate of Arts - Social Work
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2007
High School Diploma -
Stanley Humphries Secondary School
Castlegar, BC06.2000
Skills
- Skill in supporting non judgemental emotional support
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional and Courteous
- Implementing care plans
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Administration and Reporting
- Ability to handle high stress situations
Timeline
School PAC Volunteer/current Vice Chair
Kinnaird Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
Hockey Team Manager/Senior Division Manager
Castlegar Minor Hockey Association
01.2017 - Current
Family Support Counselor
Castlegar Community Services Society
05.2007 - 05.2010
No Degree - Social Services Certificate
Selkirk College
Human Services Diploma
Selkirk College
Associate of Arts - Social Work
University of Victoria
High School Diploma -
Stanley Humphries Secondary School
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