Keri Ponace
Regina
Summary
Results-driven senior team leader with over 5 years of experience in youth services. Skilled in case management, project planning, and community collaboration, contributing to improved operational efficiency and resident engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager /Senior Team Leader
Eagle Heart Center
Regina, Saskatchewan
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed daily operations of youth home, ensuring structured environments for healing and independence.
- Led team of 11 to 15 in crisis intervention and training initiatives to improve staff readiness and response.
- Planned and coordinated daily activities to foster engagement among residents and staff.
- Advocated for youth rights and resources, securing essential services to support their healing and independence.
- Recognized by management for delivering exceptional quality of care to residents.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to meet service goals and resolve operational challenges.
- Organized tasks effectively to meet service objectives and improve efficiency.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with youth and staff to promote trust and collaboration.
C.T.G.T.- S.C.E.P
Eagle Heart Center
Regina, Saskatchewan
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented behavioral strategies to support student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and needs.
- Created a supportive classroom environment promoting social interactions.
- Conducted peer training on autism teaching techniques to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on autism education.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance including daily notes on attendance, behavior, assignments completed.
- Applied diverse instructional approaches, including visual supports and positive behavioral interventions, to address individual student needs.
Child Support Worker
4 Directions Child Care Facility
Regina, Saskatchewan
03.2018 - 07.2024
- Advocated for the rights and well-being of the children.
- Provided case management services to families with children in need of support.
- Coordinated with social services to ensure comprehensive support for families.
- Connecting children with appropriate resources within the community.
- Engaged with community resources to enhance family support networks.
- Worked together with staff councilors, therapists and health care providers for the betterment of the children.
- Evaluated the needs of children, Offering guidance counseling and emotional support.
- Maintained accurate records of case files and client interactions.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK06-2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Case management and documentation
- Youth engagement
- Community collaboration
- Project planning
- Safety procedures
- Activity planning and record keeping
Certification
- Leadership & Management Training Indigenous Leadership Developement Institute
- ASIST Living works
- Back to Basics Ministry of Social Services
- AFCH Fire safety
- ARC The Autism Center Understanding ASD and Pathological Demand
- Food Safety Training
- TCI Cornell University, Residential Child Care Project 4DCFS
- ASK lifeline workshop 4 DCFS
- Safe sleep Training 4 DCFS
- De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations Crisis Trauma Inst.
- TIC Ministry of Social Services Train the Trainer
Timeline
Manager /Senior Team Leader
Eagle Heart Center
12.2024 - 02.2026
C.T.G.T.- S.C.E.P
Eagle Heart Center
07.2024 - 12.2024
Child Support Worker
4 Directions Child Care Facility
03.2018 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic