CAYLEY FOSTER
Rimbey,AB
Summary
- Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk youth.
- Social Work Degree
- Work well collaboratively as well as alone
- I am computer literate and can adapt quickly to new programs
- I have strong cultural awareness and roots
- Reliable, organized and self-starting
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- Pride myself in my ability to make strong connections with youth
- Offer creative ideas and improvisations
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Wolf Creek School Division
12.2021 - Current
- Built valuable relationships with students, parents and staff - Developed a strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect - Helped set goals to ensure success in their learning - Worked collaboratively with staff to make personalized plans for students based on their specific needs - Assisted with the meal program - Kept up to date notes on student progress and time tracking - Provided students with social/emotional and academic support
Child Youth Worker
Unlimited Potential
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided youth with the tools and access to resources to enhance their wellbeing - Provided youth with a welcoming environment and promoted behavioral changes and personal growth - I was responsible for referrals, attending case conferences, case management and development of goals - Advocated for youth to ensure they receive the care and support they require. - Developed goals with clients and assessed daily if needed. - By focusing on a strength-based approach, goals were met by clients and celebrated by staff. - I worked as a team with case workers, family, community resources and healthcare professionals.
Family Liason Worker
Oak Hills Boys Ranch
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Connected youth in our care with their families. - Helped transition youth in care back into their family unit by addressing current concerns to make it a positive experience - I encouraged families to set goals and helped them achieve them. - Attended case conferences for the families I was working with. - Kept up to date family contact notes and communication notes for each team member involved with each youth
Youth Care Worker
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
03.2013 - 09.2019
- Oversaw daily planning, including hourly scheduling - Delegated staff to oversee medications - Kept up to date documentation and monitoring of the children who were in the home - Helped develop the motto "Supervision through Participation." We supervised the children by interacting with them. - I conducted daily reporting on each youth - Contributed to the intake meetings between the new youth, program supervisor, and social worker - I often embraced the role of Youth Care Lead. - I led the team, ensuring that daily routines were being implemented and followed - Was a support to the staff that were on my shift - Was part of the debriefing team when a challenging situation occurred
Practicum student/Probation officer
Government of Saskatchewan
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Responsible for communicating with offenders and ensuring meetings and order requirements were being met - Completed risk assessments on clients based on the SPRA test - Observed and recorded client's needs, struggles, and areas of improvement - Documenting on a regular basis and completing court documents when required - Setting goals with offenders and assisting the clients to meet them - Organization and proper filing of documentation
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Regina
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavioral support
- Cultural Competency
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Building
- Social support
- Behavior Modification
- Youth Advocacy
- Mental Health Support
- Family engagement
- Community Resources
Certification
- ASIST training with suicide intervention
- Nutrition coordinator course
- Registered, non-practicing Social Worker with ACSW
- Risk Assessment Training
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid
- CARE- Children and Residential Experience
References
- Darcy Blum, Assistant Principal, Lacombe Outreach School, 403-782-7438
- Dawn Burgess, Team Lead, Unlimited Potential, 587-222-3171
- Kat Huxley, Supervisor, Eagles Nest Youth Ranch, 306-441-0133
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Wolf Creek School Division
12.2021 - Current
Child Youth Worker
Unlimited Potential
10.2020 - 01.2022
Family Liason Worker
Oak Hills Boys Ranch
10.2019 - 01.2020
Practicum student/Probation officer
Government of Saskatchewan
03.2016 - 10.2016
Youth Care Worker
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
03.2013 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Regina
- ASIST training with suicide intervention
- Nutrition coordinator course
- Registered, non-practicing Social Worker with ACSW
- Risk Assessment Training
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid
- CARE- Children and Residential Experience