Darlene Woodward

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

As an Intervention Worker, my primary responsibilities include working closely with families in high-need situations, guiding them through the complexities of the child welfare system. I help families navigate available community resources and encourage their engagement in local programs that can support their needs. My role also involves fostering strong parenting skills by providing education and resources, ultimately aiming to enhance both family life and community involvement. By empowering families and connecting them with the right support systems, I strive to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.

• Explain to clients the court procedures and their rights under the law
• Provide information regarding bail, adjournment, pleas and sentencing
• Help access and prepare documents with conditions given by the court
• Provide information on the nature of the charges and explain rights, roles and responsibilities
• Explain alternative/restorative justice options
• Assist clients to better understand their rights and responsibilities within the Child Welfare system, Client Intakes, Case planning, Home visits.
• Speak on behalf of their clients, and when necessary, assist with obtaining interpretive services
• Advocate for clients attending court both with criminal justice personnel and local agencies
• Provide information and assistance to court personnel to increase awareness and understanding of client situation and Indigenous community
• Offer legal information, assistance and support
• Assist clients in provincial court, judicial institutions, remand centres, and hearing offices
• Link clients with other resources such as legal aid, treatment centre, life skills programs, education and/or employment opportunities, etc
• Client referrals for ongoing support or treatment.

• Strengthen relationships between the school and families, while increasing community involvement in supporting children and youth to encourage growth in ways that will support student well-being
• Provide an extensive range of workshops
• Cultural competence and awareness
• Build confidence and empower students to stay focused to reach long term goals
• Connect students to various beliefs, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Improve individual, family and community well-being
• Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities
• Focus on resiliency, Identify risk factors
• Small focus groups for children and youth. Classroom facilitation, Community Programs
• Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.

• Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and workshops
• Spoke with parents about student needs to garner additional support
• Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
• Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher.

• Work with school staff, school-based administration and other division-based staff
• Create/implement a plan to increase parent involvement in their child's growth and development
• Seek out and promote meaningful roles and opportunities within the community for children and youth to be valued and develop and implement an ongoing after-school program
• Engage the children and youth in leadership roles within the school to support student development
• Identify and establish partnerships with other service providers and community agencies to provide services and programs for students and families
• Access funding opportunities to implement programs and purchase equipment
• Cultural competence and awareness.