Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Drivers License
Skills Traits
Literacy Skills
Timeline
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Heather Mianscum

Mistissini

Summary

Professional with strong foundation in fostering community engagement and support. Adept at building relationships, coordinating resources, and facilitating programs that drive positive outcomes. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication. Skilled in conflict resolution, project management, and outreach initiatives. Reliable, results-driven, and focused on empowering communities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Protection Community Worker (Permanent)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
11.2022 - Current

Planning Programming Officer - Public Health (Permanent)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
10.2021 - 11.2022

Youth Protection Community Worker (Permanent)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
06.2020 - 10.2021

Youth Protection Community Worker

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
10.2019 - 06.2020

Prevention Program Assistant

Cree Nation Government, Dept. Of Justice and Correctional Services
09.2017 - 03.2018

Ushciniichisuu Community Worker (replacement)

Cree Health Board
07.2017 - 08.2017

Doctor’s secretary (replacement)

Cree Health Board
10.2016 - 10.2016

Receptionist (replacement)

Cree School Board
06.2016 - 07.2016

Childcare Worker

Youth Healing Services/Youth Work Experience Program
05.2015 - 07.2015

Office Assistant

Cree School Board
04.2013 - 08.2013

Office Agent, Human Resources

Cree School Board
10.2012 - 01.2013

Office Agent, Secretary General

Cree School Board
01.2011 - 04.2011

Office Agent, Human Resources

Cree School Board
11.2008 - 05.2009

Education

BSW - School of Social Work

McGill University
04.2019

Child & Youth Care -

Algonquin College
04.2016

General Arts & Science - Year II Diploma

Algonquin College
04.2015

General Arts & Science - Community Studies Certificate

Algonquin College
04.2014

Secondary 4 -

Voyageur Memorial School
01.2006

Skills

  • Strong Team Collaboration Skills
  • Adaptive Mindset
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Collaborative Workstyle
  • Professional Experience
  • Confidential Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Detail-Oriented Organizational Abilities
  • Competent with Office Technology

Certification

  • Violence Threat Risk Assessment - Level One, 01/01/18
  • Mental Health First Aid Adults who Interact with Youth, 01/01/18
  • ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 07/01/18
  • CHARLIE 1 & 2 Training, 12/01/19
  • CHARLIE 1 & 2 Training, 01/01/20
  • Emotional CPR Training, 11/01/22
  • Edu-Therapy Training, 03/01/23
  • PCFI 1, 2, 4, 5, 03/01/23

Languages

Cree
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
French (functional)
Elementary

Drivers License

Class 5

Skills Traits

  • Teamwork oriented
  • Open-minded and empathetic
  • Cooperative
  • Professional and discreet
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Efficient with office equipment
  • Fluent in both English and Cree

Literacy Skills

  • English
  • Cree (Using the Syllabics Chart)
  • French (functional)

Timeline

Youth Protection Community Worker (Permanent)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
11.2022 - Current

Planning Programming Officer - Public Health (Permanent)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
10.2021 - 11.2022

Youth Protection Community Worker (Permanent)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
06.2020 - 10.2021

Youth Protection Community Worker

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
10.2019 - 06.2020

Prevention Program Assistant

Cree Nation Government, Dept. Of Justice and Correctional Services
09.2017 - 03.2018

Ushciniichisuu Community Worker (replacement)

Cree Health Board
07.2017 - 08.2017

Doctor’s secretary (replacement)

Cree Health Board
10.2016 - 10.2016

Receptionist (replacement)

Cree School Board
06.2016 - 07.2016

Childcare Worker

Youth Healing Services/Youth Work Experience Program
05.2015 - 07.2015

Office Assistant

Cree School Board
04.2013 - 08.2013

Office Agent, Human Resources

Cree School Board
10.2012 - 01.2013

Office Agent, Secretary General

Cree School Board
01.2011 - 04.2011

Office Agent, Human Resources

Cree School Board
11.2008 - 05.2009

Child & Youth Care -

Algonquin College

General Arts & Science - Year II Diploma

Algonquin College

General Arts & Science - Community Studies Certificate

Algonquin College

Secondary 4 -

Voyageur Memorial School
  • Violence Threat Risk Assessment - Level One, 01/01/18
  • Mental Health First Aid Adults who Interact with Youth, 01/01/18
  • ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 07/01/18
  • CHARLIE 1 & 2 Training, 12/01/19
  • CHARLIE 1 & 2 Training, 01/01/20
  • Emotional CPR Training, 11/01/22
  • Edu-Therapy Training, 03/01/23
  • PCFI 1, 2, 4, 5, 03/01/23

BSW - School of Social Work

McGill University
Heather Mianscum