Interests: Fishing, long distance running, and travelling
Colleen Valuck
LLOYDMINSTER,AB
Summary
Dedicated Community Services Worker with expertise in program planning, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance community integration and develop personalized care plans that meet diverse client needs.
Results-driven professional with over 15 years in community services and child protection. Skilled in training and mentoring staff, advocating for individual rights, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality service delivery. Committed to fostering community engagement and improving client outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Services Worker
Community Living Service Delivery
04.2011 - Current
- Facilitated community integration programs to enhance individual support and engagement.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and recommend appropriate services.
- Advocated for individuals' rights, ensuring access to essential resources and services.
- Trained new staff on best practices in community service delivery and client interaction.
- Implemented strategies to improve service efficiency and quality of care provided to clients.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting programs as necessary to meet evolving needs.
Child Protection Worker
Saskatchewan Provincial Government
12.2005 - 06.2007
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify child safety concerns and appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement child protection plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to families in need, ensuring immediate support and resources.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on policies, procedures, and best practices in child protection.
- Monitored case progress and compliance with legal standards, ensuring quality service delivery.
- Advocated for children's rights by liaising with external agencies and community organizations.
Child Protection Worker
Saskatchewan Provincial Government
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and improve outcomes for at-risk children.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all case activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Education
Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in Psychology
University of Regina
Regina06-2001
Skills
- Program planning
- Multicultural sensitivity and application
- Data entry
- Training and mentoring
- File management
- Extensive Case Planning with Families
- Strengths based approach and practice
Interests
Timeline
Community Services Worker
Community Living Service Delivery
04.2011 - Current
Child Protection Worker
Saskatchewan Provincial Government
12.2005 - 06.2007
Child Protection Worker
Saskatchewan Provincial Government
07.2004 - 12.2005
Social Work
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in Psychology
University of Regina