Michele Thornhill
Courtenay
Summary
Seeking a part-time position that offers opportunities for contributing to the growth of the organization, collaboration and program development.
Dynamic leader with demonstrated innovation in program development, contributing to organizational growth and sustainability, fostering team building, community engagement and volunteer development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Hope Community Services
04.2015 - 12.2022
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Secured funding from a variety of sources to enhance and add programming to existing services.
Family Services Manager
Hope Community Services
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Mentored and supervised staff members, fostering professional growth and higher quality services.
- Conducted evaluations of program effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Consistently monitored program budgets, ensuring responsible allocation of funds and effective management of department resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic strategies for addressing complex family needs.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings aimed at discussing ongoing cases, sharing best practices, reviewing policies/procedures and strengthening collaborations.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician
Ministry Of Child And Family Development
09.2005 - 11.2013
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, addressing clients'' social determinants of health needs effectively.
- Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
- Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Facilitated support groups, fostering peer connections and promoting open communication among participants.
- Enhanced patient well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC2005
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Relationship Building
- Experience working with youth
- Program Leadership
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Executive Director
Hope Community Services
04.2015 - 12.2022
Family Services Manager
Hope Community Services
12.2013 - 04.2015
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician
Ministry Of Child And Family Development
09.2005 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of Victoria
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