Katy Michael _________________________________________

• Work with youths one and one on clinical support
• Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
• Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
• Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
• Performed in advocacy capacity for troubled youth to provide access to resources.
• Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
• Provide traditional practices to youths, work with youths with a holistic approach of the Medicine Wheel, engage youths with cultural support & teachings like sweat lodges ceremonies, talking circles, elder teachings, and the mentorship-Tipi Teachings. etc.
• Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
• Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges and therapy milestones.
• Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels

• Assist the Director of Post-Secondary Education with student enrollment forms to secure funding for the academic year.
• Assist potential students that they have the necessary program entry requirements, registration fees paid as well as confirmation fees.
• Travel to in-Province Post-Secondary Institutions.
• Assist students in resolving any issues related to residence, instructors or program requirements.
• Carry out exit interviews with students who have decided to withdraw.
• Routinely contact the PSE students to see how they are doing or if they require any assistance with support programs.
• Be in contact with student Liaison Officers at the different PSE institutions on a regular basis.
• Meet with students attending High School on a regular basis to provide advice to them on bursaries and the enrollment requirements for programs as well as residence and meal plan applications when applicable.
• A monthly briefing note is to be provided to the Director of Post Secondary Education outlining the list of students contacted, any outstanding issues, additional services required and travel requests.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

As a student advisor, we help students with:

• Understand requirements of student program and relevant policies, guidelines, and regulations
• Set clear, realistic and achievable goals in line with student education and career interests
• Identify strategies and resources to help student develop learning and professional skills
• Access learning supports, academic accommodations and programs (e.g. tutoring)
• Problem-solve life and school situations that may be impacting student learning at NSCC
• Get involved in student life activities to build valuable employment and leadership skills
• Make informed plans about paying for school and identify possible sources of funding
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

• Provided one-to-one counseling from Primary to grade 12, also post secondary students.
• Provided guidance in identifying available and necessary community resources for students.
• Case planning & interventions with parents and students.
• Completed assessments for high-risk students and special need students.
• Made Referrals to child, youth and family planning through Nova Scotia Health Authority.
• Organized Talking circles with students, teachers and parents when conflict resolutions needed to be addressed.
• Monthly Sweats.

• Provided on-site crisis response and intervention services to children and families.
• Providing services to children & Families who fall under the Children & Family Service Act.
• Preparing cases for legal or court intervention.
• Developing and enhancing client resources through collaboration with service providers and community.
• Intake & Investigations.