Lisa Penner
Dryden,ON
Summary
Skilled in developing innovative programs and providing critical support, I significantly enhanced assistance for families and crime victims in Treaty #3 communities during my tenure at Firefly and Grand Council Treaty #3. Demonstrating a strong work ethic and a passion for advocacy, I excel in collaborative environments, driving impactful interventions and fostering meaningful progress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Support Network Coordinator
Grand Council Treaty #3
07.2018 - Current
- Provided assistance to crime victims in Treaty #3 communities
- Collaborated with external agencies to identify and procure necessary resources for clients.
- Collaborated with external agencies to identify and procure necessary resources for clients.
Developmental Services Counsellor
Firefly
09.2011 - 07.2018
- ABA Autism Counsellor: 2011
- Developed and executed a new program enabling families with children on the Autism Spectrum to receive additional assistance through the Firefly project.
- Created and implemented customized programs to help families and children achieve their objectives
- Started working at Firefly in the developmental services division in 2013
- Collaborated with families and children experiencing developmental disabilities to gain insight into their unique requirements
- Advocated for families and children with the school system to ensure that needs were being met.
- Enhanced respite services for a complex case in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
- Served as the Complex Case Coordinator in partnership with KACL during the period of 2016-2017.
- Worked closely with families of adults to determine optimal intervention supports.
- Resumed serving as a case counselor in children's services in 2017
- Worked with diverse range of children needing mental health assistance.
Education
Bachelors of Community And Social Services - Community And Social Services
University of Guelph Humber
Toronto, ON05.2022
No Degree - Diploma in Social Services
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Dryden, ON05.2002
Skills
- Passionate about supporting people
- Strong work ethic
- Enjoy a challenge
- Innovative
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Indigenous Support Network Coordinator
Grand Council Treaty #3
07.2018 - Current
Developmental Services Counsellor
Firefly
09.2011 - 07.2018
Bachelors of Community And Social Services - Community And Social Services
University of Guelph Humber
No Degree - Diploma in Social Services
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
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