Danielle Gagne
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented Youth Worker with extensive knowledge of at-risk community members. Adept at cultivating relationships with individuals and advocating for all types of needs. Successful in activity planning and maintaining connections with experience in community programs and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Worker
H.O.M.E.S
Abbotsford, BC
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Youth Worker
Abbotsford School District
Abbotsford, BC
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behavior.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development
House Parent
Anika Youth Services
Surrey, BC
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for client well-being.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention services.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to appointments.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Childcare Provider
WCASS
New Westminster, BC
09.1999 - 11.2011
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC06.2011
High School Diploma -
New Westminster Secondary School
New Westminster, BC06.1998
Skills
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Maintaining Client Records
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Skills Development
- Youth Programming
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Recreational Activities
- Safety Standards And Protocols
- Social Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Progress Reports
Timeline
Youth Worker
Abbotsford School District
12.2019 - 06.2020
Outreach Worker
H.O.M.E.S
08.2019 - 03.2023
House Parent
Anika Youth Services
03.2017 - 07.2019
Childcare Provider
WCASS
09.1999 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of The Fraser Valley
High School Diploma -
New Westminster Secondary School
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