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Cathy Lube

Fort St John,Canada

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Out of Care Social Worker

Ministry of Children and Family Development
05.2024 - Current
  • Experience in guardianship and resources with Children and Family Development.
  • Prioritized tasks while simultaneously taking on new responsibilities.
  • Developed a streamlined process for the Out of Care program
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure that all necessary tasks were completed by deadlines.
  • Sought guidance from senior workers to enhance understanding and ensure accuracy.
  • Managed a large caseload to ensure clients received the care they required.

Equipment Operator

Arctic Construction and UUJO Contracting
04.2023 - 09.2023

Running equipment.

Worked with the foreman to ensure safety in the workplace.

Behavioral Interventionist

Sources Family Resource
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced student engagement with evidence-based strategies such as token economies and self-monitoring techniques.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies using data-driven decision making, ensuring optimal results for each student.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and communicated findings to relevant stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.

Student- Social Service Worker Diploma

NLC
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • In this program, personal growth through helping others was a key priority. I focused on developing presentations, analyzing policies, and applying the Code of Ethics for Social Work. Additionally, I supported the homeless population during my field practicum at the Salvation Army Northern Center of Hope. I collaborated with staff to address all client needs and advocated for clients by connecting them with other resources. Alongside a manager, I completed Vulnerability Assessments for clients and ensured that each individual was treated with dignity and respect during our interactions.
  • Social Service Worker Diploma

Administrator

D&D Insulators
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Basic administrative duties, but COVID caused a layoff.

Manager

Mic Suds Car & Truck Wash
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • This position included but was not limited to staffing, budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, and materials purchasing. Creating and implementing Standard Operating Procedures was vital to the business's efficiency and meeting essential goals. The SOP I made fulfilled the need to streamline work and alleviate staff misunderstandings. Establishing and retaining customer relations in good standing enabled this business to grow and profit each year—Mentoring and helping to develop a good work ethic in staff. Adapting to changing situations quickly was a necessary trait throughout employment.

Financial Advisor

IG Wealth Management
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • In the two years in this position, I was the rookie of the year, top sales, and an integral part of the team.

Parts Specialist

01.2003 - 01.2014
  • I assisted other staff and service technicians in selecting the correct parts. Inventory, organization, and cleanliness were something I was highly skilled at and took pride in doing. Shipping and receiving stock and special-order items were a daily occurrence and managed efficiently.

Supply Technician

Canadian Armed Forces
01.1988 - 01.1998
  • Supporting front-line troops to ensure they had necessary supplies such as food, clothing, shelter, and ammunition. Inventory, receiving, and shipping materials were integral to the battalion's smooth operation.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Northern British Columbia
Fort St John
04.2024

Social Service Worker Diploma - Social Services

Northern Lights College
Fort St John
04-2022

Diploma in Administration - Business Administration

Northern Lights College
Fort St. John, BC
06.2002

High School Diploma -

North Peace Senior Secondary
Fort St John
06-1983

Skills

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Teamwork and a willingness to help
  • Capable
  • Professional
  • Diverse and able to adapt
  • Professional commitment and reliability
  • Empathetic, active listener
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to advocate
  • Able to navigate technology with ease
  • Culturally aware and able to work with a diverse population
  • Harm reduction knowledge
  • Basic suicide prevention training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Out of Care Social Worker

Ministry of Children and Family Development
05.2024 - Current

Equipment Operator

Arctic Construction and UUJO Contracting
04.2023 - 09.2023

Behavioral Interventionist

Sources Family Resource
08.2022 - 12.2022

Student- Social Service Worker Diploma

NLC
05.2020 - 04.2022

Administrator

D&D Insulators
11.2019 - 04.2020

Manager

Mic Suds Car & Truck Wash
06.2016 - 11.2019

Financial Advisor

IG Wealth Management
01.2014 - 11.2016

Parts Specialist

01.2003 - 01.2014

Supply Technician

Canadian Armed Forces
01.1988 - 01.1998

Diploma in Administration - Business Administration

Northern Lights College

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Northern British Columbia

Social Service Worker Diploma - Social Services

Northern Lights College

High School Diploma -

North Peace Senior Secondary
Cathy Lube