Matthew Dunster
20 Sandison Cres,Regina, SK
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Street Culture Project, excelling in team leadership and decision-making. Successfully enhanced employee engagement and retention while fostering high-performing teams. Adept at crisis intervention and promoting mental health awareness, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability in challenging environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Family Support Programs
Rooted Connections
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Communicated with government/community agencies to ensure clients were provided with complimentary services that meet or exceed needs/expectations
- Administrative duties: Edit teams monthly reports to be sent to government, complete performance evaluations
- Assisted in fund development by completing grants nd meeting with current and potential funders
Director of Youth Transitions
Street Culture Project
07.2017 - 12.2023
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Case Manager/Program Facilitator
Street Culture Project
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
- Identified current and specific needs of youth in our community in order to build and facilitate relevant, meaningful and holistic programming
Youth Mentor/Youth Support
Street Culture Project
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussion, fostering strong relationships between mentors and mentees.
- Promoted mental health awareness through workshops and open conversations, equipping youths with coping strategies to manage stress effectively.
Education
Youth Care Worker Certificate
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK12-2015
High School Diploma -
Winston Knoll Collegiate
Regina, SK06-2001
Skills
- Mult-tasking
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Works well under pressure
- Well organized
- Solution focused
- Collaborative
- Highly adaptable
Related Education and Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
- Intentional Leadership
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Reasonable Suspicion
- Crisis Intervention
- FASD for the Frontline Worker
- Bystander
- Upstander
- Trauma Informed Care
- Sound Boarding Training/Integration
- Nurtured Heart Approach – Introduction and 6 Week Intensive
- Water Safety
- OH&S – Level 1
- Food Safe – Level 1
- SMART Recovery - Facilitator
- ASIST - Facilitator
Timeline
Manager of Family Support Programs
Rooted Connections
12.2023 - 09.2024
Director of Youth Transitions
Street Culture Project
07.2017 - 12.2023
Case Manager/Program Facilitator
Street Culture Project
03.2016 - 07.2017
Youth Mentor/Youth Support
Street Culture Project
05.2015 - 03.2016
Youth Care Worker Certificate
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Winston Knoll Collegiate
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