LISA STRATE
Penhold,AB
Summary
To advance in the Ministry to support the Ministry’s goals by providing culturally sensitive direction and guidance in completing work related to improving the quality of life for children, youth and families. To work as part of a team in meeting Ministry goals.
Skilled Worker learns new processes quickly and adapts to Ministry and client needs. Hardworking, focused, and diligent with good people and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Worker Supervisor
Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
11.2012 - Current
- Duties include but are not limited to, providing support and guidance to Caseworkers who primarily provide assistance for High Risk Youth;
- Assist in supporting and developing strategies to alleviate the intervention concerns;
- Work as part of the management team in developing strategies to meet the business plan goals;
- Participate in the development and attend committee’s that support high risk youth and youth transitioning to independence
Case Worker Supervisor
Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
11.2012 - Current
- Duties include but are not limited to, providing support and guidance to Caseworkers who primarily provide assistance for High Risk Youth;
- Assist in supporting and developing strategies to alleviate the intervention concerns;
- Work as part of the management team in developing strategies to meet the business plan goals;
- Participate in the development and attend committee’s that support high risk youth and youth transitioning to independence
Assessor /Case Worker/Social Worker
Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
09.1999 - 11.2012
- Duties include providing services to children and families under delegation of the Alberta Ministry
- Generalist of a multidisciplinary caseload with primary role as an Assessor/Investigator, which includes providing services to families under agreements or orders, also includes screenings investigations and assessments
- I have completed the yearly requirements with ACSW to maintain in good standing the RSW requirements
- Additional training includes but is not limited too the CWPM, Face to Face Leadership, and Threat Assessments
- I am also part of several community interagency teams in developing ongoing working relationships between the Ministry and our local department
- I have also mentored several Practicum students over the past five years from BSW, MSW and Diploma Students to develop their skills in evaluation and support based on the individuals skills
Education
Applied Counselling Certificate -
Keewatin Community College
Thompson, MB06.1998
C.C.W. III – Child Care Services, Diploma -
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB06.1991
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Quality assurance
- Willingness to learn
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Consolidated Intake.
- Supervised team of 3-7 staff members.
- Achieved understanding and ability coaching others with Service Now and CXone for the provincial implementations of phone system.
References
Available upon request.
License
Registered Social Worker Practise Permit, 4264
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Signs of safety Training - ongoing
- Indigenous Training ongoing
- Completed Respect in the WorkPlace and recertified November 2024
- November 2024 complete Joint sexual abuse Investigations was also a trainer in the previous 5 day training program.
- Registered Social Worker - ongoing since 2000
Timeline
Case Worker Supervisor
Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
11.2012 - Current
Case Worker Supervisor
Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
11.2012 - Current
Assessor /Case Worker/Social Worker
Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority
09.1999 - 11.2012
C.C.W. III – Child Care Services, Diploma -
Assiniboine Community College
- Signs of safety Training - ongoing
- Indigenous Training ongoing
- Completed Respect in the WorkPlace and recertified November 2024
- November 2024 complete Joint sexual abuse Investigations was also a trainer in the previous 5 day training program.
- Registered Social Worker - ongoing since 2000
Applied Counselling Certificate -
Keewatin Community College
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