Katie Fox
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Compassionate and highly organized social worker with over 5 years of experience supporting Indigenous children, youth, and families through trauma-informed and culturally grounded practice. Proven strengths in guardianship, permanency planning, case consultation, training, mentorship, and curriculum development. Skilled in facilitating collaborative care team meetings, delivering culturally appropriate services, and upholding Indigenous identity and rights in child welfare. Dedicated to advancing best practices through training, policy alignment, and interagency collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guardianship Social Worker
Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services
03.2020 - Current
- Provide culturally appropriate and holistic case management for Indigenous children in care, ensuring alignment with AOPSI and CFCSA standards.
- Facilitate care team meetings and case conferences, incorporating feedback from multidisciplinary professionals, Elders, and caregivers.
- Mentor practicum students and new staff on Indigenous protocols, documentation standards, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Develop and implement plans of care that reflect cultural identity, safety, and permanency goals.
- Collaborate with Aboriginal communities and partner agencies to support family reunification and community connection.
- Design and coordinate enrichment activities such as cultural outings and leadership development opportunities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for children.
- Assist in developing and delivering internal training modules for new staff on best practices and cultural competency.
Behaviour Interventionist
Fraser Valley Child Development Center
Abbotsford, B
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Delivered in-home and center-based behavioral intervention to children with autism based on individualized program plans.
- Provided parent coaching and training to reinforce strategies in daily routines.
- Maintained clear communication with families and multidisciplinary teams to support child development goals.
- Modeled life skills and supported positive behavioral change.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
Youth Care Worker
Mullingar Garda Youth Diversion Projects
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Developed and led programs supporting youth at risk of criminal activity through culturally sensitive engagement.
- Co-developed Community Ambassador Program focused on youth leadership and peer mentorship.
- Facilitated safe, substance-free spaces for relationship-building and social development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care Degree
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford BC06-2024
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Indigenous Child Welfare Practice
- Case Consultation and Mentorship
- Cultural Safety and Identity Reconnection
- Training & Resource Development
- Integrated Case Management
- AOPSI & CFCSA Policy Alignment
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Practice Audits & Complex Case Coordination
Certification
- Permanency Planning 1 & 2, 2024
- Giving and Receiving Healing: Online Caregiver Resource, 2023
- Privacy and Information Sharing: Awareness Training for Contractors and Service Providers, 2020
- SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness, 2019
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training, 2019
- Child Protection Awareness Program, 2019
- FASD Collaboration Roundtable Conference, 2015
Timeline
Guardianship Social Worker
Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services
03.2020 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Mullingar Garda Youth Diversion Projects
01.2019 - 03.2019
Behaviour Interventionist
Fraser Valley Child Development Center
12.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care Degree
University of The Fraser Valley
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