Cody Atwood
Oshawa,CA
Summary
At Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child Family Services, I helped create meaningful change by using my skills in behavioral support and crisis intervention. I thrived in team settings, always approaching my work with cultural humility and a trauma-informed lens, which made a real difference in the family and youth support programs. Through my training in Circle of Security Parenting, I balanced both practical skills and empathy to strengthen the community and empower those I worked with.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Worker
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child Family Services
2023.10 - Current
- Collaborated with families, children, and youth to achieve goals and adhere to care plans.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of individuals under my supervision.
- Supported families during Sagihidig visitations, demonstrating cultural humility in interactions.
- Applied a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the historical impact of children's aid societies.
- Maintained accurate and timely case documentation through clear contemporaneous notes.
- Contributed beyond assigned caseload, working on projects like communication books and community mapping.
- Assisted families, children, and youth with unique needs, leveraging personal experience and expertise.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver comprehensive, wholistic, wraparound support.
- Empowered and encouraged families, children, and youth to reach their potential.
- Regularly presented ideas and insights to the family support team, enhancing team collaboration.
- Visited home environments to assist families by providing resources in life skills, behavioural support, and time management.
- Trained in Circle of Security Parenting as a facilitator.
- Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
Life Skills Worker
Aq'am Health and Wellness Centre
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Collaborated with healthcare workers, mental health clinicians, and practitioners to deliver wholistic, client-centered support.
- Applied a person-centered approach while working alongside families, children, and youth.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Partnered with community organizations to provide culturally informed care, including initiatives with the local food bank to distribute wild meat.
- Researched and contributed to the development of community engagement surveys.
- Led community initiatives such as elders' paint nights, support groups, bingo events, and on-the-land learning programs.
- Collaborated with ʔaq̓amnik̓ School to create a child-centered group for young children focused on creativity, learning, and relationship-building.
- Supervised children and youth during recess, utilizing conflict de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Documented client progress accurately, maintaining confidentiality while ensuring timely updates for case management purposes.
- Promoted intergenerational learning and land-based practices, facilitating knowledge sharing between elders and youth.
- Provided frontline services during the 2023 Aq’am, St. Mary’s Band fires alongside the Red Cross.
Behaviour Interventionist
Rocky Mountain Behaviour Analysts
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Applied evidence-based behavioural interventions for children and youth with developmental disabilities, including ASD, FASD, ODD, ADHD, etc.
- Implemented behaviour support plans as directed by a registered behavior analyst.
- Employed creative approaches to engage children and youth, fostering a positive, uplifting, and fun environment.
- Knowledge on ABA principles, including behaviour antecedents, consequences, functions of behaviour, and behaviour extinction.
- Collaborated with clients, families, schools, and interdisciplinary teams to establish and modify behaviour support plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of intervention activities, progress tracking, and behaviour charting.
- Assessed clients' life skills, including executive functioning, social interaction, and self-regulation.
- Utilized alternative communication tools, such as the PEC system, to enhance communication for non-verbal clients.
- Provided 1:1 tutoring in accounting and social studies, supporting academic success outside the classroom.
- Used educational models like "Language for Learning" and "Zones of Regulation" to teach children and youth in day programs.
- Promoted positive behaviour change through reinforcement, following reinforcement schedules.
- Managed crises effectively, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety of all clients.
- Trained new behaviour interventionists on best practices and company protocols, enhancing overall quality of service.
Education
Human Services Diploma Program -
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC08.2025
Skills
- Behavioural support
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Collaboration
- Cultural Humility
Relevant Personal Skill
Ability to immerse myself in tactile materials while utilizing various artistic techniques. My creative approach to art allows me to incorporate diverse perspectives and visual elements into my work with children, youth, and families.
Timeline
Family Support Worker
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child Family Services
2023.10 - Current
Life Skills Worker
Aq'am Health and Wellness Centre
2023.03 - 2023.08
Behaviour Interventionist
Rocky Mountain Behaviour Analysts
2022.08 - 2023.01
Human Services Diploma Program -
Thompson River University
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