Charmaine Joe
Edmonton
Summary
Experienced social services professional with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Intervention Practitioner
Government of Alberta CIIRT
04.2013 - Current
- Knowledge of the CYFEA, PSECA, DECA, CFS Protocols
- Critical thinking skills and understanding of policies and legislation to be able to make recommendations to ensure the safety and protection of families and children.
- Awareness of family preservation work, safety planning and ability to support children with parental care
- Using signs of safety and Practice strategies
- Excellent time management, stress management and faced paced work skills
- Fully Delegated Practitioner, ICUF Training, Commissioner of Oaths
- Supervisory Training and cover off Supervision and consults for other Practitioners
- Training new HSW 3 and 5 Practitioners
- Facilitator for Intake Meetings
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Heads up Guidance and Wellness Centers
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Psychotherapy
- Clinical Coordination of up to four interns
- Preceptorship of graduate students in social work
Owner and Certified Esthetician
Charm Lashes
04.2016 - Current
- Certified Esthetician with the following courses: Classic Lash Course, Volume Lash Course, Mega Volume Lash Course, Full Body and Facial Waxing, Eyebrow tinting, Eyelash Tint and Lifting, Eye Brow Lamination, Teeth Whitening and Henna Eyebrows.
- Trainer and educator of the Classic Lash Extension Course, Volume Lash Course and eyebrow waxing course.
- Entrepreneur in starting, owning and operating a successful business and expanding to a residential duplicable operation.
Kinship Parent
Emergency Foster Care Parent
12.2012 - Current
- Fostered a baby with developmental, behavioral, and medical needs in December 2012 for a year until adopted in 2014.
- Provide care for the child while ensuring proper medica care and meeting the exceptional behavioral needs of the child. Provided behavior therapy, trauma therapy, Psychiatrist and full medical team at Children's hospital for formal diagnosis and supports for child. Making connections to FSCD, CASA and other services.
- Provide a safe and friendly home for other children needing a safe place while Children’s Services has involvement with their families.
Generalist HSW6
Metis Settlements Child & Family Services
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Knowledge of: Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Child Intervention protocols, PESCA, Drug Endangered Children’s Act, Prevention of Family Violence Act, Family Law Act, FOIP, etc.
- Community/departmental services and resources to facilitate effective referrals.
- Case Management: Completing reports, face to face's and all parts required for Ongoing Cases, as well as completing Intakes, Assessments and Court Work.
- Decisions and Recommendations: Using Critical thinking and making the best and most informed decisions while following the Policy and Legislation
Clinical Caseworker & Youth Care Worker
Ranch Ehrlo Society
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Skills: Leadership, Human Relations Management, Organization, Decision Making/Cognitive skills, Creativity and Flexibility, Operational/Cross Functional Abilities.
- Assisting youth with meeting therapeutic objectives and developing therapy goals and objectives. One on one counseling and casework sessions.
- Planning and organizing activities for youth on a consistent basis. (I.T. Groups every week for 2 hours.)
- Advocating for the youth in conjunction with the Unit Manager and the clinical professionals. Running Team meetings to inform, discuss and review youth and their progress.
- Integrating residential treatment program with our education program
- Assisting with identification of healthcare/psychological needs of residents as well as their medication regiments and documentation.
- Participation and representation at treatment conferences, meetings, family consultations, and with health care professionals.
- Resident assessments and association documentation; Visit Reports, Family Contact reports, Initial Care Management Plan, Youth Progress Reports, Critical Incident Reports, etc.
Equipment Operator/Labourer
County of Athabasca
01.2007 - 01.2011
Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher/Practicum
Edmonton Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Responsible for helping and teaching a Grade 7 Social Studies class.
- Worked particularly with certain students with learning disabilities including, autism, ADD, ADHD and various mild forms of others.
Lifeguard
Athabasca Landing Pool
01.2008 - 01.2008
Receptionist
The Kings University
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Counselor/Lifeguard/Assistant Director
Camp Mackinicholea
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Taking care of kids, helping them adjust to camp rules and expectations, and just generally making sure that they had a fun and enjoyable experience at camp.
- Arranging schedules and ensuring that all of the activities are coordinated in a timely manner.
- Interacting with many different children of varying ages and developmental capabilities.
- Lifeguard.
- Responsible for any medical incidents.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Counseling
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and English
Kings University
High School Diploma -
Edwin Parr Composite High School
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Organized and time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
· Louise McKinney Scholarship
· Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
· Jason Lang Athletic Scholarship
· Graduate Babysitter Course- Feb 2003
· Aquatic Emergency Care and CPR C- Aug 2005- Renewed 2024
· National Lifeguard- Sept 2005- Renewed 2024
· Bronze Medallion and CPR B- Aug 2005- Renewed 2024
· Bronze Cross and CPR C- Aug 2005- Renewed 2024
· Conservation and Hunter Education Program- Feb 2004
· Defensive Driving Course- 2010 and 2024
· TCI- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training- 2011
· ASIST- Suicide Intervention Training- 2012-2024
· Color Spectrums Presentation Facilitator- 2012
· AW First Aid Level C CPR/AED Recertification June 2024
· Delegation Training December 2023. Delegated CIP 2024
· Courses: Anti-Oppressive Practice, Assessment and Safety Planning Part 1 and 2. BDT Documentation, BDT Learning Assessment, CI Practice in Alberta, CI Practitioner Competencies in Focus, CICO Basic, CICIO Caseworker: Collaboration, Connection and Exploration Week. Foundations of Caregiver supports, intentional Search and Exploration, Opioids and Substance Use Awareness, Legal connections, Planning for agreement and Orders, Quality Assurance, Sexual and Gender Diversity, SIST, Disabilities, family violence, FASD, Mental health, Casework Practice Model, PAFVA, Working with Indigenous Children, Families and communities, Working with the Court system, Youth transitioning to adulthood.
ICUF Training, Supervisory Training, Commissioner of Oaths, Facilitator for Intake Meetings
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Heads up Guidance and Wellness Centers
08.2021 - 01.2022
Owner and Certified Esthetician
Charm Lashes
04.2016 - Current
Child Intervention Practitioner
Government of Alberta CIIRT
04.2013 - Current
Generalist HSW6
Metis Settlements Child & Family Services
04.2013 - 03.2016
Kinship Parent
Emergency Foster Care Parent
12.2012 - Current
Clinical Caseworker & Youth Care Worker
Ranch Ehrlo Society
01.2011 - 04.2013
Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher/Practicum
Edmonton Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2010
Lifeguard
Athabasca Landing Pool
01.2008 - 01.2008
Equipment Operator/Labourer
County of Athabasca
01.2007 - 01.2011
Receptionist
The Kings University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Counselor/Lifeguard/Assistant Director
Camp Mackinicholea
01.2003 - 01.2007
Master of Arts - Masters in Counseling
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and English
Kings University
High School Diploma -
Edwin Parr Composite High School