Goal-oriented and passionate Child and Youth advocate with more than 8 years of experience working with, planning and organizing appropriate child, youth and community programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Liaison Coordinator
Alacrity Canada
03.2022 - 06.2024
Provide training and support for e-commerce advisors that are working with small businesses through Canada's Digital Adaption Program
Assign and review projects through Salesforce
Manage e-commerce advisors onboarding and offboarding
Email management: E-commerce advisors & SME questions/inquiries/clarifications
Schedule and manage weekly zoom meetings, Q&A sessions, sending out invites, etc
Provide mentorship
Review and approve timesheets
Streamlined service processes to improve delivery times via operational capabilities
Liaised with staff members and clients, enhancing communication and improving partnerships
Diffused tense situations between parties using remediation techniques to keep projects on track
Responded quickly and effectively to personnel concerns to avoid issue escalation and maintain positive interaction.
Program Coordinator
WJS Canada
02.2020 - 03.2022
Participate in assessing, setting goals for and evaluating progress of persons served
Teach persons served to relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities
Monitor persons served and ensure their safety and well-being; utilizes practices that promote health, welfare, safety and security of persons served
Provide behaviour management counseling on a one-to-one and/or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on client behaviour, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviour, and providing guidance and support
Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to persons served which may include nonviolent physical interventions
Ensure communication and liaison between program, school, family and the community
Ensure physical needs of persons served are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene and activities of daily living
Administer medications to persons served according to established guidelines, procedures and instructions
Maintain reports such as statistics, logbooks and daily activities relating to persons served
Accompany persons served to appointments and community outings
Operate motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting persons served or on WJS business
Advocate effectively for persons served
Conduct interviews, make reference calls, and participate in new staff orientation process.
Interim Program Manager
WJS Canada
10.2020 - 01.2021
Recruit, screen, hire, supervise and evaluate performance of program staff; coordinate work allocation, training and problem resolution; motivate employees and/or contractors to peak performance and productivity; take disciplinary action when required
Ensure program and staff comply with policies, procedures and values of the agency, and use best practices when supporting persons served
Establish and maintain a program structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the agency's goals and objectives; coordinate and oversee recruitment, employment, training, supervision, evaluation and discipline of staff, and termination as required
Coach and mentor staff, and lead and participate in team building activities
Ensure the program complies with any applicable collective agreement; facilitate on site grievance meetings
Develop and maintain program standards and procedures that comply with provincial and agency policies, regulations, standards and guidelines establish and coordinate outcome evaluation, quality improvement and safety protocols and procedures
Establish and implement short and long term goals, objectives and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; effect changes required for improvement
Contribute to developing agency policies and procedures by participating in agency planning, policy-making and other committees
Develop and manage annual program budget and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses
Produce program, occupancy, annual and other reports as required
Advocate effectively for service recipients
Represent the program and/or agency at various interagency forums, as well as to the media, government agencies, families/caregivers, funding bodies, and/or the general public/local community; network with other agencies, organizations, individuals and community groups for the benefit of the service recipients and program, including participation on community boards, committees and professional groups
Participate in staff meetings and case conferences as required
Ensure physical environment is maintained according to established standards and procedures, required inspections are completed, and any required follow-up is done
Ensure staff utilize practices that promote the health, welfare, safety and security of service recipients and staff
Support menus and food plans that meet established nutritional standards, both on and off-site
Comply with and utilize appropriate crisis prevention and intervention standards and practices
Ensure staff or contractors who dispense medication to service recipients receive or possess appropriate training, and that all medication is dispensed according to the guidelines established by the Medication Safety and Advisory Committee
Operate motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting service recipients or on WJS business
Provide on-call and emergency coverage on pager or cell.
Residential Child and Youth Worker
Binkadi Community Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
Support and work with children in Ministry care to reach their goals by supporting them physically, emotionally, and spiritually according to their individual needs
Provide a safe and secure home environment
Manage household management, meal planning and preparation, budgeting, and working with Child's community teams
Transport children to and from appointments and activities
Provide behavioral and emotional support
Build life skills
Administer medication
Implement the Children's individual care plans
Identify and address root causes of problems like truancy and misbehavior
Improve service plans based on progress assessments and client feedback
Keep case history records updated and prepare regular reports
Arrange for medical and psychiatric tests to determine root difficulties and potential solutions
Help office personnel with errands, paperwork, and data entry
Collaborate positively with peers and other staff members
Approach and solve problems with initiative and sound judgment.
Child Care Program Leader
View Royal Elementary School
02.2018 - 06.2018
Work with children in a licensed, ratio-based before and/or after school care setting
Maintain compliance with program standards, legal regulations, and ADA accommodations
Maintain daily attendance records and communication logs
Contribute ideas to activity and snack calendars
Provide inclusion in the Centre's activities
Assist with snack preparation
Effectively communicate with children, parents, management, and fellow staff members
Coordinate maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation for program facilities and equipment
Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with applicable school districts and communities.
Child Protection Intern
Ministry of Children and Family Development
04.2017 - 07.2017
Actively worked with the Family Services team and the Afterhours emergency team to ensure that children are safe and protected under the Child welfare legislation, practice standards, policies, and procedures
Receive, assess, and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect
Collaboratively develop safety plans for children while keeping in mind their well-being and their best interest
Collaboratively set goals with families
Interview children and youth in case of a report of abuse on the individual or other individuals in the home during which the child was a witness
Refer families to community services
Assist in preparing documentation for court
Ensure client case management
Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal employees and customers
Manage databases by inputting information and files
Develop and update tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting
Learn and become proficient on internal software systems.
Student Support Worker
World University Service of Canada
07.2013 - 06.2017
Volunteer in the SRP Program
Support sponsored students to adapt and succeed in their new environment in Canada
Ensure that the necessary needs of the sponsored students are met
Organize seasonal activities for students
Assist with Citizenship and Immigration paperwork
Help students fill out loan paperwork
Other various responsibilities upon request.
Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club
08.2016 - 03.2017
Responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs
Prepare operational reports and schedules
Understand issues/needs of program participants and corresponding care plans
Document and report all incidents of suspected child abuse to the Ministry of Children and Family Development
Check that any equipment or facilities used to help facilitate the delivery of the program plan are safe, in good working condition, and free of risk
Communicate with parents about their child's day at the program.
Program Leader
Big Brothers Big Sisters
03.2015 - 08.2016
Responsible for doing one-on-one in-school mentoring with designated children
Run a Go-Girls group
Develop and implement programs for the Go-Girls group that focus on Girls Self-esteem, friendships, anti-bullying, etc
Regular communication with program director and school principal regarding children I work with
Document and report all incidents of suspected child abuse to the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Guide Leader
Girl Guides of Canada
01.2014 - 01.2015
Responsible for developing and implementing mentoring and training programs for a group of girls age 5 to 17 on a weekly basis
Develop programs
Mentor girls
Responsible for communicating openly and regularly with parents/guardians
Report to director of programs
In charge of doing paperwork for field trips and events
Attend regional meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care - Human Services
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06.2017
Skills
Bilingual in French & English
Interviewing
Program Management
Case Management
Email Management
Budgeting
Salesforce CRM Management
Administration
Customer Service
Medication Administration
Program Development
Event Planning
Presentation Skills
Relationship Management
Team Collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Interpersonal abilities
Goal Setting
Activity Planning
Collaborative relationships
Project Planning
Student evaluations
Recordkeeping
Community Outreach
Incidents management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Parent liaison
Computer Skills
Team Leadership
Decision-Making
Professional and Courteous
Scheduling and Coordinating
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Hiring and Training
Team Development
Staff Management
Task Delegation
Documentation And Reporting
Employee Coaching and Mentoring
Schedule Management
Staff Training
Administration and Reporting
Emergency Response
Shift Scheduling
Onboarding and Orientation
Budget Management
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Liaison Coordinator
Alacrity Canada
03.2022 - 06.2024
Interim Program Manager
WJS Canada
10.2020 - 01.2021
Program Coordinator
WJS Canada
02.2020 - 03.2022
Residential Child and Youth Worker
Binkadi Community Services
02.2018 - 02.2020
Child Care Program Leader
View Royal Elementary School
02.2018 - 06.2018
Child Protection Intern
Ministry of Children and Family Development
04.2017 - 07.2017
Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club
08.2016 - 03.2017
Program Leader
Big Brothers Big Sisters
03.2015 - 08.2016
Guide Leader
Girl Guides of Canada
01.2014 - 01.2015
Student Support Worker
World University Service of Canada
07.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care - Human Services