KRISTEN PASTULA
Lorette,MB
Summary
Experienced social worker dedicated to supporting families and at-risk children for over 10 years. Proficient in crisis intervention, creative problem solving, risk assessment, and working effectively with diverse populations. Proven ability to connect families to valuable community resources. Demonstrated leadership and efficient management of multiple competing demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterhours Social Worker
ANCR - All Nations Coordinated Response Network
07.2016 - Current
- Receives and screens referrals as well as immediate child protection concerns from community members as well as community professionals
- Intervenes in high risk or emergency situations relating to the safety and well being of children as well as youth
- Conducts safety and risk assessments in an efficient and timely manner
- Provides support to families in crisis through direct interventions as well as connecting them to various community supports or resources
- Collaborates with other emergency resources including police, hospitals, and shelters
- Engages families and collateral contacts in safety planning to ensure that the needs of children are youth are met
- Documents all communication and interventions with families in case notes as well as processing reports for ongoing CFS agencies
Afterhours Supervisor (Casual)
ANCR - All Nations Coordinated Response Network
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Ensured compliance with all CFS legislation, regulation and provincial standards
- Received, reviewed, and assigned cases to After Hours Staff
- Provided consultation to and supervision of After Hours Staff
- Reviewed reports to be sent to external CFS Agencies
- Maintained statistics pertaining to the program
- Liaised with community collateral contacts at the managerial level
Intake Assessment Social Worker
ANCR - All Nations Coordinated Response Network
06.2011 - 07.2016
- Responded to referrals regarding abuse and neglect allegations or requests for support in accordance to the response time standards set forth by the Agency
- Liaised with collateral contacts to gather information pertinent to the assessment including schools, hospitals, public health, Victim Services, Winnipeg Police, as well as other CFS agencies
- Conducted psycho-social as well as risk assessments with families to assess the safety of children within the family and determine the supports required
- Assessments include interviewing both children as well as adults
- Apprehend children when safety planning cannot occur
- Complete the SDM tools, Probability of Future Harm, and Safety Assessment on all required files
- Advocate for the best interest of children and families and connect families to appropriate community resources
- Document all communication and interventions with families in case notes as well as process files for closing, transfer to ongoing CFS agencies, or refer to other programs deemed appropriate for the particular situation
Resource Coordinator
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
03.2007 - 08.2010
- Matching Direct Service Staff to various assignments while ensuring that they are appropriately skilled and trained to provide the service requested
- Scheduling staff using Procura in accordance with program standards and the HCA/HSW Collective Agreement
- Providing direction, support and coaching regarding the client specific situations and adapting to workplace change
- Ensuring staff hours authorized through timekeeping in Procura and that transportation costs incurred are accurately paid
- Ensuring that staff and clients have adequate supplies for all services
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB05-2011
Bachelors of Human Ecology -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB02-2008
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Case Management
- Report writing
Timeline
Afterhours Supervisor (Casual)
ANCR - All Nations Coordinated Response Network
02.2021 - 10.2023
Afterhours Social Worker
ANCR - All Nations Coordinated Response Network
07.2016 - Current
Intake Assessment Social Worker
ANCR - All Nations Coordinated Response Network
06.2011 - 07.2016
Resource Coordinator
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
03.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelors of Social Work -
University of Manitoba
Bachelors of Human Ecology -
University of Manitoba