Mary Louise Okanee
Frog Lake,AB
Summary
Compassionate Family Support Worker with experience in supporting families through crisis intervention, advocacy, and facilitating educational programs. Strengths include exceptional interpersonal skills, solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while fostering positive relationships. Have made significant impacts by improving family dynamics, promoting self-sufficiency, and enhancing overall well-being of clients served.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Worker
Frog Lake Prevention Services
Frog Lake, Alberta
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Organized and led group activities for families from various backgrounds.
- Provided counseling and support to families in crisis situations.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including documentation of services provided.
- Provided guidance on topics such as conflict resolution, stress management, health education.
- Collaborated with other agencies providing services to the family unit.
Student Life Skills Coach
TTES Jr./Sr. High School
Frog Lake, AB
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Encouraged students to identify solutions to problems they are facing in their lives.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on teaching healthy lifestyle habits and decision-making techniques.
- Collaborated with other professionals including school counselors, therapists, and teachers to ensure the best possible outcomes for each student.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to help de-escalate emotionally charged situations.
- Assessed student progress and reported on program outcomes.
Educational Assistant
CNCS
Frog Lake, AB
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper, and art materials.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Educational Support Worker
Head Start
Frog Lake, AB
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
Business Industry Liaison Worker
Tribal Chiefs Employment & Training Services Association
Bonnyville, AB
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Visit businesses (including small businesses), to develop relationships with operators.
- Preparation of narrative reports as required.
- Provide advice and support to cliental.
- Liaised with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions.
Early Childhood Worker
Frog Lake Early Childhood Centre
Frog Lake, AB
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Hostess/Cashier
Junction Restaurant
Chinle, AZ
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Resolved customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation.
- Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
- Engaged pleasantly with patrons and delivered information on beverage specials to encourage positive dining experience.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers, increasing opportunities for repeat business.
Education
Practicum
Chief Napeweaw Comprehensive School
Frog Lake, AB06.2015
Community Social Work Diploma
Portage College
Cold Lake, Alberta05.2015
Practicum
Human Resources Department
Frog Lake, AB06.2014
Early Childhood Education Level 2
Blue Quills
St.Paul, Alberta06.2012
Piyesiw Awasis
Thunderchild, Saskatchewan06.2000
Chief Napeweaw School
Frog Lake, AB06.1996
Volunteering
Coached Sr. high volleyball
Coached Jr. high volleyball
Assisted with hockey canteen sales
Assembled food hampers for community members
Delivered food hampers within the community
Assisted with highway clean up
Treasurer for Frog Lake Minor Hockey Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Support Worker
Frog Lake Prevention Services
06.2023 - 01.2025
Student Life Skills Coach
TTES Jr./Sr. High School
09.2021 - 06.2023
Educational Assistant
CNCS
02.2021 - 06.2021
Educational Support Worker
Head Start
04.2019 - 04.2019
Business Industry Liaison Worker
Tribal Chiefs Employment & Training Services Association
12.2015 - 08.2016
Early Childhood Worker
Frog Lake Early Childhood Centre
08.2010 - 06.2012
Hostess/Cashier
Junction Restaurant
09.2008 - 09.2009
Practicum
Chief Napeweaw Comprehensive School
Community Social Work Diploma
Portage College
Practicum
Human Resources Department
Early Childhood Education Level 2
Blue Quills
Piyesiw Awasis
Chief Napeweaw School
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