Jessica Pernicky
Newmarket,ON
Summary
Skilled team leader with expertise in team management, behavioural support, and program development. Excels at creating inclusive environments and fostering skill development through innovative programming and mentorship. Holds a BA Honours in Psychology from the University of Guelph.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Program Inclusion Facilitator
Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitate inclusive programming for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a structured day program
- Develop and implement curriculum-based lessons and creative activities, focusing on enhancing life skills, literacy, communication and movement
- Conduct behaviour management and intervention strategies, assessing and addressing participants' emotional and behavioural responses
- Collaborate with a team to provide individualized support, ensuring optimal engagement and development for each participant
LAND AREA HEAD AND BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Diabetes Canada
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised and supported up to 8 staff members, overseeing job performance and conducting job performance evaluations while also supporting staff's emotional and mental well-being
- Ensure all program areas are staffed with intentional programming focusing on skill development allowing for hands-on learning experiences
- Conducted staff meetings and public speaking engagements for groups of up to 90 people
- Created and implemented special support plans for children with behavioural issues and exceptionalities
BEST BUDDIES PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEER
Community Living, Best Buddies
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Promote inclusion by mentoring and guiding adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Help alleviate loneliness and isolation by building leadership skills, independence, and confidence
- Plan and facilitate one-on-one meetings tailored to specific individuals as well as group events and activities
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COUNSELLOR
Diabetes Canada
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Designed, planned, and facilitated engaging and educational lessons focusing on the development of leadership skills, initiative, communication, and mental health
- Supported and mentored over 20 leadership participants living with type one diabetes during certification courses, cabin placements, and Algonquin camping trips
- Provided consistent constructive feedback to leadership participants to allow for development while also writing detailed final evaluations
AREA SKILLS COUNSELLOR
Diabetes Canada
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured day and night physical, mental, and emotional safety and well-being of youth living with type one diabetes
- Designed and facilitated safe, exciting, and inclusive archery and axe-throwing lesson plans that fit the needs of all participants aged 7-16
- Demonstrated a high degree of role modelling and flexibility while working on the go under extreme pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Honours- Psychology -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2024
Skills
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Program Development and Facilitation
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Inclusion and Diversity Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI), 2024
- Food Safety Training, 2024
- Mental Health and Diabetes Training, 2023
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, 2022
- Boat Smart Boaters Licence, 2020
- High Five of Healthy Children Certificate, 2018
Timeline
Adult Program Inclusion Facilitator
Town of Newmarket
09.2024 - Current
LAND AREA HEAD AND BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Diabetes Canada
05.2024 - 09.2024
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COUNSELLOR
Diabetes Canada
06.2023 - 09.2023
AREA SKILLS COUNSELLOR
Diabetes Canada
06.2022 - 10.2022
BEST BUDDIES PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEER
Community Living, Best Buddies
09.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts Honours- Psychology -
University of Guelph
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI), 2024
- Food Safety Training, 2024
- Mental Health and Diabetes Training, 2023
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, 2022
- Boat Smart Boaters Licence, 2020
- High Five of Healthy Children Certificate, 2018
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