Heather Milliea
Elsipogtog,NB
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive understanding of Development and situations. Proven history of effective support and care for families and children. Dedicated to long-term plan success. Compassionate coordinator with many years of experience in eduction and development settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Focused on developing comprehensive family and child-related programs and services. Goal-oriented professional with strong leadership capabilities. Hard working and reliable with strong knowledge in native culture. Multilingual and fluent in Mi'kmaq and english.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Worker
Elsipogtog Youth Wellness Circle
03.2023 - Current
- Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
- Assisted families with financial and housing resources.
- Reached out to nonprofits and other organizations to find funding for at-risk groups.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
Youth Care Worker
Elsipogtog Band
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
Elsipogtog Family Resource Coordinator
Elsipogtog Health Centre
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Established positive relationships with community groups, stakeholders and volunteers to coordinate strategic efforts.
- Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
- Conferred with clients to discuss options and goals for various services.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Coordinated all activities involving birth parents in conjunction with in-home support counselors.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education and substance abuse treatment resources to clients.
- Met with clients to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Outreach Worker
Elsipogtog Child And Family
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Maintained outreach contacts in organization's database to track progress toward base building goals.
- Presented clients with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources such as food, housing and transportation.
- Educated citizens on resources and programs in local community.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns and ease transition during home visits.
- Planned events in elsipogtog to connect people dealing with similar issues.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Promoted integration of services for clients, including behavioral health care and long term services to enhance continuity of care.
Educational Assistant
Elsipogtog School
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Monitored students in class, hallways to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Organized field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors.
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
Education
Human Services - Education And Health
NBCC
Miramichi NB,06.2016
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Eduction
UNB
Fredericton NB09.2005
High School Diploma -
Bonar Law Memorial High School
Rexton NB06.1999
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team worker
- Creative
- Multitasking
- Fast learner
- Love learning new things
- Open minded
- Responsible
- Good listener
- Dedicated support
- Family Outreach
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Assist
CPR
Body mechanics and transfers
WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety
Timeline
Outreach Worker
Elsipogtog Youth Wellness Circle
03.2023 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Elsipogtog Band
02.2020 - 03.2023
Elsipogtog Family Resource Coordinator
Elsipogtog Health Centre
03.2018 - 07.2020
Outreach Worker
Elsipogtog Child And Family
01.2018 - 03.2018
Educational Assistant
Elsipogtog School
09.2007 - 06.2011
Human Services - Education And Health
NBCC
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Eduction
UNB
High School Diploma -
Bonar Law Memorial High School
Assist
CPR
Body mechanics and transfers
WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety
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