Janice Ninine-Bellisle
Prince Albert,Saskatchewan
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Native Coordinating Council
2010.08 - Current
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Improved family dynamics by offering guidance on parenting strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strengthened families'' social networks through referrals to community programs that encourage peer support or mentorship.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
- Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
- Empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
- Liaised with relevant agencies such as schools or medical providers for seamless coordination of care.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and change.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by addressing concerns related to nutrition, exercise routines or mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
- Advocated for families within various organizations, ensuring their voices were heard and needs were met.
- Monitored the safety and well-being of children within the household through regular check-ins and observations.
- Evaluated client progress regularly and adjusted service plans accordingly to maximize positive outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to protect children from harm or neglect.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations governing family support services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed of any changes in legislation.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Kids First Educator
Kids First Prince Albert
2009.08 - 2010.08
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Advocated for family needs within the community, fostering a support network of resources and services tailored to individual circumstances.
- Strengthened parent-child relationships through modeling effective communication and interaction techniques.
- Empowered parents as their child''s first teacher through coaching on age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive growth.
- Assessed child progress using standardized tools, identifying areas of concern and adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Enhanced family well-being by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support.
- Documented all interactions accurately in case files following agency protocols, ensuring data integrity for reporting purposes.
- Facilitated evidence-based parenting workshops, equipping parents with the tools to foster healthy child development.
- Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
- Supported parents in developing skills for positive discipline and behavior management.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, connecting families with appropriate supports and resources to address immediate needs.
- Made recommendations and referrals to aid clients in locating proper therapeutic services.
- Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
- Improved child development outcomes by implementing research-based early intervention strategies.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Prepared monthly calendars with educational needs and activities.
- Established trust with families by maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating cultural sensitivity during home visits.
- Promoted school readiness by addressing the individual needs of each child in the areas of cognition, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Teacher
Reindeer Lake School
1995.08 - 2009.06
Vice Principal
Reindeer Lake School
2006.08 - 2008.08
- Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing school policies, addressing bullying issues promptly, and conducting regular safety drills.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Education
Bachelor of Education Degree - Educational Studies
Northern Teacher's Education Program
La Ronge, SK12.1994
GED -
Northland's College
La Ronge, SK04.1992
Skills
- Individualized Service Planning
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Home visits
- Community Referrals
- File Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Family Support
- Client documentation
- Parenting skills
- Family case plans
- Interagency collaboration
- Case Management
- Client Education
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Coaching
- Crisis Intervention
- Care plan intervention
- Role Modeling
- Client Advocacy
- Community Resources
- Child abuse and neglect dynamics
- Behavioral support
- Family Dynamics
- Child Development
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Cree
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
In the years of working in the human resources field, I have accumulated countless certificates educating myself on how to help serve the families I have worked with to the best of my ability. I also have certification in First Aide & CPR/AED level C; First Aide for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies; I also have certification Occupational Health and Safety and serve as member in the agency's OHS committee. I have had education on Suicide First Aide.
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Native Coordinating Council
2010.08 - Current
Kids First Educator
Kids First Prince Albert
2009.08 - 2010.08
Vice Principal
Reindeer Lake School
2006.08 - 2008.08
Teacher
Reindeer Lake School
1995.08 - 2009.06
Bachelor of Education Degree - Educational Studies
Northern Teacher's Education Program
GED -
Northland's College
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