Danita Gannon
Trenton
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of services for people. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Extensive experience in development and implementation of Policies and Procedures, assessment of risk factors and management, evidence based decision-making, facilitation of meetings. Exceptional ability to build rapport with people served, direct support professionals, family members, and community partners.
Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Supports and Services
Community Living Prince Edward
01.2015 - Current
- Oversight of daily operations in community and residential settings including program implementation, building community capacity, documentation, medical/behavioural supports, building maintenance, allocation of finances, passport funding management, schedules, documentation
- Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to 15-20 employees within a team setting to ensure quality supports for people served in all areas of daily living, inclusion in their community involvement
- Coordinate services and supports to promote and maximize opportunities for people served in the attainment of goals as developed in their Person Directed Plan
- Ensure Ministry of Community Children and Social Services Compliance standards, FOCUS accreditation standards, internal Policies and procedures, goal and vision, conscious care and support practices are followed and maintained
- Collaborate with teams and other service providers to implement activities to meet agency strategic plans and enhance the overall quality of supports for people served
- Mentoring, modeling and coaching of individual employees through on-site supervision, performance appraisals and the development of professional development plans
- Promoting and maintaining harmonious relationships between team members and other services to ensure that the needs of people served is paramount
- Planning with families and their children for future goals
Family Support Coordinator
Community Living Prince Edward
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Assisting families to apply for various funding - SSAH, ACSD, Passport, DSO and making referrals to external services when needed
- Active member on committees such as quality enhancement
- Facilitated Self-Advocate Initiatives and led Family Engagement groups
- Attending case conferences with various professional partners
- Collaborated with families to identify resources for meeting the physical, mental, and emotional needs of youth
- Planning and implementing workshops such as Home of Your Own, Cooking for One
- Providing support to people at employment and educational placements
- Fostering partnerships with the community e.g Services, employers, schools
- Assisting people to be active participants in their community through volunteer and recreational opportunities
- Organized and planned life skills sessions
- Completing required documentation and case notes
- Facilitating new opportunities for people to experience such as ceramics, scrap booking
Youth in Transition Services
Community Living Prince Edward
01.2003 - 01.2010
Community Support Worker
Community Living Prince Edward
01.1998 - 01.2003
Education
Continuing Education Certificate - Conscious Care
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies
01.2017
Certificate - Applied Medications in Developmental Services
Loyalist College
01.2000
Diploma - Social Service Work
St. Lawrence College
06.1996
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Team Development
- Conflict Management
- Strategic Vision
- Decisive Decision-Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Program Monitoring
- Confidential Records Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Professional Relationships
- Qualified N-95 Mask Fitter
- Trainer for Accessible Vehicles
Timeline
Supervisor Supports and Services
Community Living Prince Edward
01.2015 - Current
Family Support Coordinator
Community Living Prince Edward
01.2010 - 01.2015
Youth in Transition Services
Community Living Prince Edward
01.2003 - 01.2010
Community Support Worker
Community Living Prince Edward
01.1998 - 01.2003
Certificate - Applied Medications in Developmental Services
Loyalist College
Diploma - Social Service Work
St. Lawrence College
Continuing Education Certificate - Conscious Care
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies
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