Christina Williams
Greater Sudbury,ON
Summary
Dynamic Indigenous Family Support Worker at N'Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre, adept at enhancing family stability through trauma-informed care and effective communication. Successfully empowered families by connecting them with vital resources and advocating for their rights, fostering resilience and nurturing environments. Proven ability in clinical documentation and community engagement strategies.
Passionate about supporting families and fostering positive relationships, bringing solid understanding of child development and effective communication skills. Adept in conflict resolution and resource coordination, with focus on enhancing family dynamics and well-being. Dedicated to making meaningful impact in lives of families through empathetic and informed support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Family Support Worker
N'Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
- Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems, advocating for their rights and accessing essential services.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
- Empowered parents to create nurturing home environments by sharing best practices in positive discipline techniques.
- Coordinated services for children with special needs by collaborating closely with healthcare providers and school personnel.
- Facilitated successful reunification of families by diligently working towards resolution of underlying challenges.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
Education
Indigenous Teachers Assistant - Education
Nipissing University
North Bay, None06-2022
Skills
- Behavioral intervention support
- Professional boundaries
- Reflective awareness
- Assessing child welfare issues
- Community engagement strategies
- Client support
- Care plan intervention
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Conflict resolution in parenting
- Family planning counselor
- Parenting education
- Problem-solving
- Trauma-informed care
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Client documentation
- Implementation of family case strategies
Timeline
Indigenous Family Support Worker
N'Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre
09.2022 - 04.2025
Indigenous Teachers Assistant - Education
Nipissing University
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