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
Surrey, BC
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
Langley
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
Surrey, BC
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
White Rock, BC
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
PCRS02-2025
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
PCRS01-2024
Motivational Interviewing
PCRS05-2022
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