Cheri Crane
Courtice,Canada
Summary
Experienced social worker with a 25-years of experience seeking a role to utilize strong communication, interpersonal skills, expertise in complex problem solving, and conflict resolution. Solid background in assessment and formulation enables support to diverse cases and working towards effective interventions. Excelled in administrative tasks and supervisory role, overseeing program development, delivering training, and mentoring students. Committed to fostering positive relationships, promoting inclusivity, and prioritizing respect, honesty, and ensuring every voice is heard.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Therapeutic Family Care Program
11.2021 - Current
- Supervise a team of Clinical Case Consultants, Child and Youth Workers as well as supervising CYC and BSW placement students
- Demonstrate commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a positive work culture
- Participate in program development, annual reviews, strategic planning, and budget planning
- Develop and facilitate training
- Administrative tasks such as timesheets, incident reports, outcome measure data, report editing and writing, interviewing and hiring
- Comfortable with many computer platforms
Clinical Case Consultant
Therapeutic Family Care Program
05.2004 - 11.2021
- Provided in home clinical services to children and families at different levels of child welfare system
- Developed and delivered training curriculums, i.e., developmental trauma, grief and loss, etc. to caregivers, community partners, school professionals
- Completed comprehensive written assessments and updates of progress
- Worked collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to support families and youth
- Advocated for children/youth and families in community and linked them to community resources
- Participate in training in a multitude of areas relevant to providing clinical support to families
- Supervised CYC and BSW students in their field placements
Crown Ward Worker
Durham Children's Aid Society
10.2002 - 05.2004
- Responsible for ensuring that children in care of the Society were receiving proper care, treatment and services
- Liaison with community professionals, foster parents and residential service staff in regard to children's best interests
Intake Child Protection Worker
Hamilton Catholic Children's Aid Society
08.2001 - 10.2002
- Responsible for interviewing children, families and collaterals to assess the safety of children
- Crisis intervention, team approach and mediation/negotiation used daily
Education
Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts -
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON01.2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective problem solving and conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1, 06/17 and Level 2, 04/18
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 01/16
- Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate through Morneau Shepell, 11/16
- OACAS Leadership Modules: Clinical Supervision in Child Welfare, 2013, Project Management, 2016, Transfer of Learning: Supervisors Role as an Adult Educator, 2016
- CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification
- Registered Social Worker through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Timeline
Supervisor
Therapeutic Family Care Program
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Case Consultant
Therapeutic Family Care Program
05.2004 - 11.2021
Crown Ward Worker
Durham Children's Aid Society
10.2002 - 05.2004
Intake Child Protection Worker
Hamilton Catholic Children's Aid Society
08.2001 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts -
McMaster University
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