Kimberly Johnson-Breen
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Indigenous Social Worker highly skilled in connecting with the needs of children and families. Strong communicator with in-depth knowledge of protection legislation at both provincial and local levels. Comfortable working with families of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Child Protection Worker
Children’s Aid Society
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluated family needs and coordinated culturally appropriate services to promote safety, stability and wellbeing.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and risk level.
- Strengthened communication among team members through regular meetings, case reviews, and information sharing sessions.
- Shared information through observation, connection and collaboration with children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit community organizations.
- Coordinated closely with law enforcement officials when necessary to enhance investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect involving vulnerable children.
- Collaborated with Families, Kin, and First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities to create viable Safety Goals and plans to keep vulnerable children safe and well.
Community Liaison
Wabano Center for Aboriginal Health
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Relationship building and developing processes that systematically address needs of Indigenous youth in care.
- Established protocols and built relationships between Wabano, Ottawa Children's Aid Society, Indigenous welfare agencies, and Indigenous communities to facilitate collaborative agreements as Indigenous youth from outside of Ottawa are identified for services.
- Event and program planning for various youth activities.
Counselor Therapist
Native Women's Association of Canada
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Designed Operations Manual for Resiliency Centre
- Research and recommend Electronic Health Record software
- Designed process map and logic model for how participants move through treatment plans
- Developed multiple standard forms for participants seeking treatment
Practicum Intern
Cherokee Nation, HERO Project
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Participated with PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) work groups to review intake process including hospital referrals
- Collaborated with team members to create Implicit Bias and Critical Thinking presentations for staff and local YWCA chapter
- Evaluated Triple P Parenting groups using SPSS to perform paired T test
- Collaborated with Children’s Cabinet to develop a policy toolkit focusing on trauma-informed research
Practicum Intern
Muscogee Creek Nation
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with assessments and psychotherapy services
- Evaluated and assisted with treatment planning and crisis intervention for those with mental health concerns
- Performed grant research for developing programs for youth to improve overall well-being and health
- Exceeded performance expectations consistently throughout practicum experience, receiving praise from supervisors for dedication and hard work.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient completion of assigned tasks.
- Fostered culture of continuous learning by actively seeking out opportunities for skill enhancement within organization.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work, (Administrative & Community Practice Track With Focus On Indigenous Communities)
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK05.2018
B.S. - Business Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2015
Skills
- Adaptability
- Community Building
- Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Substance abuse awareness
- Caseload management
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis intervention
Affiliations
- OCSWSSW
- OASW
- Phi Alpha Honor Society (Lifetime member)
- Citizen - Cherokee (Tsalagi) Nation, Tahlequah, OK
Training
- Trauma Informed Care
- Circles For Reconciliation (TRC)
- Indian Act
- Virtual Care
- Collaboration
- ICS
- BMS Policy
- CBT Skills for Surviving
- COVID-19
- C-92
Timeline
Indigenous Child Protection Worker
Children’s Aid Society
12.2021 - Current
Community Liaison
Wabano Center for Aboriginal Health
02.2020 - 11.2021
Counselor Therapist
Native Women's Association of Canada
09.2019 - 02.2020
Practicum Intern
Cherokee Nation, HERO Project
08.2017 - 05.2018
Practicum Intern
Muscogee Creek Nation
08.2016 - 05.2017
B.S. - Business Administration
Tarleton State University
Master of Science - Social Work, (Administrative & Community Practice Track With Focus On Indigenous Communities)
University of Oklahoma
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