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Lisa Kobelka

Aldergrove,BC

Summary

I am a highly skilled and dedicated youth worker with a strong background in supporting and empowering young people. Skilled at building trusting relationships, fostering inclusive environments and providing mentorship to a diverse population. Experienced in facilitating group activities, fostering safe, supportive environments that encourage growth and success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Worker

PCRS
04.2018 - Current
  • Establish trusting relationships with students through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives
  • Promote a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among students
  • Supporting students with wellness focused coping strategies and connecting them with other services as needed
  • Provide one to one support to develop trusting relationships and provide support
  • Advocating for the students to ensure that their needs and rights are prioritized
  • De-escalating students in crisis using calming techniques and clear communication to reduce stress and prevent further emotional or physical escalation
  • Organizing and facilitating recreational activities to engage students in a positive experience, promoting well-being
  • Supporting students in resolving conflict with other students by guiding them towards a positive solution and cooperative resolution
  • Supervising youth in community to minimize risk and offer support
  • Collaborating with teaching staff and leadership to provide a supportive environment for students
  • Documenting daily case notes and incident reporting as needed
  • Working closely with MCFD to provide daily and or weekly updates as needed

Youth Worker

Whytecliff- Focus Foundation Learning Centre
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among students
  • Support, encourage and role model for students
  • Advocating for students to ensure that their needs and rights are prioritized
  • Provide life skill couching
  • Facilitate recreational programs such as community outings, gym class and foods class with support from teachers
  • Provide youth with information regarding other support services in the community
  • Recording daily case notes on a daily basis

Residential Youth Support Worker

PLEA Community Services - Waypoint
11.2013 - 06.2017
  • Fostering a supportive and safe space for youth affected by homelessness, addiction, exploitation and mental well-being challenges
  • Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management during difficult situations
  • Assisted youth with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating situations while ensuring the safety of all involved
  • Supported families through consistent communication about youth progress
  • Organized recreational activities to encourage positive social engagement within the community
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide support for youth goals and needs
  • Advocated for youth to ensure that their needs and rights were prioritized
  • Facilitated weekly attendance to NA meetings


Nursing Assistant

Peace Arch Hospital
01.1998 - 11.2016
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall performance.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times

Education

Mental Health First Aide
PCRS
02-2025

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
PCRS
01-2024

Motivational Interviewing
PCRS
05-2022

Behavioral Analyst Training
Arcus Community Services
08-2017

Personal Trainer Education

Douglas College
09-2013

Nursing Assistant

Kwantlen College
Surrey B.C.
06-1993

Skills

  • Emotional support and social development
  • Fostering a positive environment
  • Promote mental health and well being
  • One to one support
  • Conflict de-escalation and resolution
  • Advocacy
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Program support
  • Youth supervision
  • Community engagement
  • Crisis intervention
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building
  • Goal setting

Timeline

Youth Worker

PCRS
04.2018 - Current

Youth Worker

Whytecliff- Focus Foundation Learning Centre
08.2017 - 04.2018

Residential Youth Support Worker

PLEA Community Services - Waypoint
11.2013 - 06.2017

Nursing Assistant

Peace Arch Hospital
01.1998 - 11.2016

Mental Health First Aide

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Analyst Training

Personal Trainer Education

Douglas College

Nursing Assistant

Kwantlen College

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