Darcy Bannister
Langley,Canada
Summary
Experienced Child Protection Social Worker with a strong background in Family Services. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability in various roles. Skilled in providing coverage for team leaders and mentoring new workers and students. Proven track record of effectively managing multiple tasks with efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Worker
Ministry of Children and Family Development, Province of British Columbia
08.2008 - Current
- Reporting to Family Service Team Leader, responsibilities include:
- Working with parents, caregivers, youth and children on ensuring child safety.
- Caseload management, including ongoing child and family planning, documentation on ICM
- Collaboratively working with families to meet the needs of children, youth, parents and caregivers.
- Completing Care Plans
- Completing Court Documents
- Working with community partners, schools, and RCMP.
- Working with aboriginal families, communities and delegated agencies.
- Acting for my team leader, as well as other team leaders in my office.
- Mentoring/supporting co workers and new hires
- Supervising of practicum students
- Facilitating ICM meeting when needed
- Other duties include:
Special Education Teacher Assistant/Child Care Worker
Langley School District
03.1992 - 06.2008
- Reporting to school Principals, Resource Teachers and Classroom Teachers, responsibilities include:
- Special Education Teacher Assistant:
- Support students in classroom
- Supporting classroom teachers
- Taking part in IEP meetings
- Helping the teachers adapt curriculum for individual students
- Helping Teachers in classroom
- Child Care Worker:
- Supporting students in classroom
- Supporting teachers
- Running Social Skill Groups including making/maintaining friendships, Worried Dragon Program, Anger Management Skill and Emotional Regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Care
University of Victoria
05.2001
Special Education Teacher Assistant Diploma - undefined
Kwantlen College
01.1992
Dogwood Diploma - undefined
Brookswood Secondary
06.1991
Skills
- Reliable, hard working, and supportive team player Effective in communicating, problem solving and organization Ability to adapt and be a leader when required
Training
- March 2025- Domestic Violence Foundations
- February 2025- Trauma Informed Approach to Practice
- March 2024- Child and Youth with Special Needs training for Child Welfare Workers
- January 2024- FM111 Expense Authority Essentials
- July 2023- Coaching 101: Coaching to Conversation Essentials
- March 2023- Addressing Discrimination, Bullying and Harrassment in the Work Place
- March 2022- Stepwise Interviewing
- June 2021- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Course
- June 2019- Coaching Appropriate Conversations
- March 2018-Level 1 Care Team Training
- April 2013- Level VTRA Training
- June 2012- Child Welfare Trauma Training
- March 2011- Level 1 Motivational Interviewing Training
- September 2008-February 2009- Child Welfare Practioner Training
Timeline
Family Service Worker
Ministry of Children and Family Development, Province of British Columbia
08.2008 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant/Child Care Worker
Langley School District
03.1992 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher Assistant Diploma - undefined
Kwantlen College
Dogwood Diploma - undefined
Brookswood Secondary
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Care
University of Victoria
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