Julia Haiste
Prince George,BC
Summary
- Over nine years of Indigenous relations experience collaborating with Indigenous Nations, elders, elected officials, knowledge holders, families, and a wide array of service providers.
- Skilled facilitator with proven expertise in mediating high conflict meetings and drafting agreements between interested parties and rightsholders, with successful outcomes.
- Strong focus on building long lasting relationships through collaboration, humility, and always being open to listen and learn.
- Reliable in creating impactful solutions through effective communication, conflict resolution, attention to detail and strategic planning.
- Known for fostering a positive environment and reaching results, often through humor.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Collaborative Practice Facilitator
Carrier Sekani Family Services
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with Indigenous Nations (elders, elected officials, staff, knowledge holders, etc.), families, social workers and service providers to facilitate meetings regarding child welfare.
- Travel multiple times a year to many of the Indigenous communities primarily in the central and north-west portions of BC. For example: Saik’uz First Nation, Nadleh Whut’en, all six Wet’suwet’en Nations in the Burns Lake area, Takla Nation, Yekooche First Nation, and many more.
- Facilitate between 150-200 meetings a year, not including individual orientations with parties' for specific meetings.
- Build rapport with diverse groups by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence.
- Leading cross-functional teams in brainstorming sessions, driving innovation and creative problem-solving.
- Use mediation techniques to foster a collaborative environment, facilitate communication between disputants to further parties' understanding of different perspectives and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
- Take minutes and draft agreements between families, Indigenous Nations, and Child Welfare Agencies.
- Working towards self determination returning to Indigenous Nations, focusing on child welfare, laws, and collaborating on functional change while building strong foundations for the future.
- Tailor facilitation styles to accommodate virtual, hybrid, and in-person settings, ensuring consistent engagement levels.
Youth Care Worker/Residential Coordinator
Fraser Residence
10.2012 - 10.2018
- Regular contact and relationship with Indigenous families and Nations, travelling to various communities for events, potlatches, and funerals.
- Learned how to analyze and work through high conflict situations with attention to youth wellbeing and relational connection.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Skills included managing the residence creating behavior and safety plans, creating and following budgets, and ensuring staff was properly equipped and informed to excel at their job.
Barista
Starbucks
10.2010 - 10.2014
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with teammates.
- Learned the art of diplomacy when dealing with difficult customers
- Enjoyed the challenge of busy times as it required a strong ability to balance multiple things at once, while promoting a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
NICOLA VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Merritt, BC02.2023
Introduction And Intermediate Mediation Training - Mediation
MEDIATE BC
Vancouver, BC12-2023
Skills
- Interpersonal relations
- Communication
- Trust building
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical skills
- Working with diverse populations
Timeline
Collaborative Practice Facilitator
Carrier Sekani Family Services
10.2018 - Current
Youth Care Worker/Residential Coordinator
Fraser Residence
10.2012 - 10.2018
Barista
Starbucks
10.2010 - 10.2014
Bachelors of Social Work -
NICOLA VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Introduction And Intermediate Mediation Training - Mediation
MEDIATE BC
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