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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Cross country skiing, hiking, Kayaking and camping
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Heather Langford

Fernie,BC

Summary

Proactive 988 National Responder and Developmental Services Supervisor with extensive experience in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and case management. Adept at team leadership, workflow optimization, and resource navigation. Brings strong communication skills, HR knowledge, and commitment to confidentiality, aiming to advance in supportive and supervisory roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

988 National Responder

Your Support Services Network (YSSN)
12.2023 - Current

· Provides Live support by phone or text across Canada

· Service is focused on suicide prevention- assessment and safety planning

· Focus is on specific safety, de-escalating and address imminent risk

· Identify strengths, supports and coping strategies

· Offering support with resources and service navigation

Developmental Services Supervisor

Your Support Services Network (YSSN)
04.2011 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations of a department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Hiring orientation and supervision of employees
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) programs and internet.
  • Experience with a Payroll systems and knowledge of HR legislation (ex. ESA, Human rights etc.)
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) programs and internet. Commitment to maintaining staff and agency confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate good judgment
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Coordinated all staff meetings, team treats and wellness activities
  • Former Employer Occupational Health and Safety Representative
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.

Various Intake/Case Management Positions

York Support Services Network (YSSN)
03.2009 - 06.2015
  • Self-motivated, with 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.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Provided completed central point of access for intake and assessment for services
  • Worked with adult, children and families to provide community wrap around services
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Social Services Diploma 3 Yrs - Social Services Worker Diploma 3 Yrs

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
06.2004

Skills

  • Written Communication
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention training- up to date
  • Assessing crisis intervention/prevention
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • CPR/AED
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Active Listening
  • Trained Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
  • Formerly Certified Employer Health and Safety with Ministry of Labour
  • Coordinated and Chaired Occupational Health and Safety Committee for the Agency
  • Naloxone training- update 2024
  • Conflict/Change Management Training
  • San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Cross country skiing, hiking, Kayaking and camping

I enjoy the outdoors. I will be a new resident of Fernie British as of September 1st. I am looking forward to exploring all that Fernie has to offer in terms of cross country skiing, hiking, kayaking and camping.

Timeline

988 National Responder

Your Support Services Network (YSSN)
12.2023 - Current

Developmental Services Supervisor

Your Support Services Network (YSSN)
04.2011 - 11.2023

Various Intake/Case Management Positions

York Support Services Network (YSSN)
03.2009 - 06.2015

Social Services Diploma 3 Yrs - Social Services Worker Diploma 3 Yrs

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Heather Langford