Jade Menin
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic Complex Needs Coordinator at Wheat Country Special Needs Society with expertise in behavior analysis and client advocacy. Proven track record in staff training and program development, enhancing individual care through strategic planning and effective communication. Committed to empowering clients and fostering community engagement while ensuring high standards of care and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Needs Coordinator
Wheat Country Special Needs Society
Vulcan, AB
09.2016 - 04.2025
- Behavior Programming for Adults with Complex Needs and Developmental Disabilities using Applied Behaviour Analytics.
- Received training in Advanced CPI, Medication Delivery, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, and First Aid – CPR.
- Created and analyzed behavior data.
- CET Surveyor and worked to get the agency ready for CET.
- Staff training (Personal Behavior Plan, Safe Lifting and Transferring, Trauma-Informed Care, Sensory Processing Disorder, Organizational Behavior Management, NTG Dementia, and Data Systems)
- Assessments (IISCA, BRIEF-A, ABAS-3, WIAT-4, ALFS, Risk Assessments)
- I worked with the SODA Group on projects and advocacy.
- I worked with a psychiatrist to monitor the medication's efficacy.
- I worked with an occupational therapist for AT&EI needs.
- I worked with the SLP for safe diet protocols.
- Worked with individual stakeholders to advocate for their needs and goals.
- I ran the theater and music programs.
- Prepared service dogs for their examinations.
Child Respite Provider
DDRC
Calgary, Alberta
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Provide in-home respite for a child with autism and a mother who had multiple sclerosis.
Community Practitioner
Vecova
Calgary, AB
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided support to individuals in their homes, in the community, and on the job site; supervised and oversaw medication delivery; assisted individuals with life skills; helped individuals access community activities; and helped with and designed exercises for physically disabled individuals.
- Walk into a new site, learn about a behavioral program, physical health, and medication needs in a matter of minutes, and run the program according to the plan.
Community Rehabilitation Practitioner
Wheat Country Special Needs Society
Vulcan, Alberta
05.2009 - 09.2013
- Provided support to individuals in their homes, in the community, and on the job site; supervised and oversaw medication delivery; assisted individuals with life skills; job coached in employment; helped individuals access community activities; and helped design exercises for individuals with physical disabilities.
Recreation Therapist Summer Student
Vulcan Hospital
Vulcan, Alberta
07.2008 - 08.2008
- I helped make the residents of the long-term care unit more comfortable through activities such as games, baking, outings, socials, and conversation.
- Get to know the residents, and ensure they feel listened to and respected.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behaviour Analytics
Drexel University
Philadelphia09-2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary12-2016
Skills
- Behavior analysis
- Data analysis
- Medication delivery
- Crisis intervention
- Staff training
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Client advocacy
- Community engagement
- Program development
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Risk management
- Clear communication
- Recordkeeping
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Deadline management
- Document management
- Scheduling expertise
- Decision-making
- Data entry
- Staff management
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Report writing
- Staff supervision
- Information collection
- Meeting coordination
- Cultural competence
- Process improvement
- Point of contact
- Attention to detail
- Updating stakeholders
- Team oversight
- Task prioritization
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusive employment
- Organizational behavior
- PPE use
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social perceptiveness
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Behavior programming
- Assessment creation
- Life skills coaching
Affiliations
- I am a rugby player and very involved in the rugby community. While at the U of C I was a varsity athlete for 5 years. I am currently the president of the Calgary Hornets RFC while also playing in the premier league. I have played at the 2017 and 2022 Rugby League World Cups with the Canada Ravens.
- I volunteer at my church as a young women leader for girls ages 12-18. I work with the youth to plan activities focused around service, skills building, social integration and connection.
Certification
- I am a certified instructor with NTG Canada on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia.
- I am currently preparing to write my BCBA exam.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Complex Needs Coordinator
Wheat Country Special Needs Society
09.2016 - 04.2025
Child Respite Provider
DDRC
09.2014 - 09.2016
Community Practitioner
Vecova
02.2014 - 09.2016
Community Rehabilitation Practitioner
Wheat Country Special Needs Society
05.2009 - 09.2013
Recreation Therapist Summer Student
Vulcan Hospital
07.2008 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Applied Behaviour Analytics
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Calgary
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