Kara Shisheesh
Attawapiskat,ON
Summary
Conscientious Social Service Worker promoting extensive career meeting with community members, families, management to understand prevention needs. Smart employee with expertise overseeing programs and managing budgets. Ready for new position that involves successfully handling various tasks in sensitive fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Councilor
Attawapiskat First Nation
Attawapiskat, ON
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated support groups for families struggling with social needs.
- Supported local candidates for political office.
- Provided guidance on navigating various systems such as housing, healthcare, education.
- Built and deepened partnerships with other politicians to more effectively carry out agendas.
- Assisted with membership requests, and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached membership and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Engaged in ongoing dialogue with colleagues regarding challenges faced by membership.
- Created a database to track progress and outcomes related to various prevention activities.
- Assist comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Provided support and guidance to AFN Band Rep. Prevention staff, council, and leadership should maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive in various departments and AFN files.
Community Development Coordinator
AFNEA Wellness Int.
Attawapiskat, ON
12.2021 - Current
- Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
- Developed positive working relationships with different people by being respectful, patient and actively listening when others were speaking.
- Utilized research skills to determine opportunities for community development.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs and policies.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers.
Self-Employeed
@kaydawgg_138
Attawapiskat, ON
01.2019 - Current
- Since in my younger adult years, I've supported myself through textile arts and have taught women around me with the knowledge that I know. I am creative through beadwork, leatherwork, crochet, and through the art of food, baking.
- Earned reputation for great work.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone or messenger conversations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by customers and supporters for providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new art opportunities.
- Managed inventory and maintained supply of equipment and materials.
Grass Roots Advocate
Turtle Island
Attawapiskat, ON
01.2019 - Current
- Speaking and understanding truth.
- Mental health services is a priority to all beings on turtle island.
- Providing equability services for traditional services for Attawapiskat First Nation and mainstream establishments.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new Indigenous based opportunities.
- Created new programs/events that resulted in increasing productivity with post secondary students, staff, doctors, nurses, board members and community in North Bay, Ontario.
- Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
- Handled delegated tasks.
- Drafted and submitted project reports to management, pandemic, and leadership levels.
- Maintained close communication with clients and community members to mitigate service issues.
Ceremonial Helper
Turtle Island
Attawapiskat, ON
09.2012 - Current
- Over the years, many Elders, ceremonial people, and helpers from across Canada have helped me with healing, shared medicines, shared social work experiences, taught me the roles of being a helper as an Indigenous woman, and discussed many life teachings with me. I’ve been privileged to work witch such people and continue to do so.
Addiction Counselor, NNADAP
Attawapiskat First Nation
Attawapiskat, ON
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed and facilitated relapse prevention programs.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
- Addressed complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes.
Biigiiwewan Simulator, Culture Safety Helper
Canadore College
North Bay , ONT
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Obtained and coordinated materials required to meet contract objectives.
- Provided important information of Indigenous culture.
- Work with health care providers (Doctors, Nurses, Mental Health Workers, and Students) of North Bay and Region.
- Conducted simulations to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local on-site events.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Delivered demonstrations of how Indigenous peoples leave First Nations Homes to get access health care.
- Shared to importance of Indigenous cultures.
- Demonstrated language barriers.
- Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.
- Improved operations by working with team members and clients to find workable solutions.
- Shared the importance of Indigenous medicines.
Field Placement Student
Attawapiskat Health Services, Health And Wellness
Attawapiskat , ONT
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Improved operations by working with team members and clients to find workable solutions.
- Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements and develop solutions.
- Identified risk issues, challenges and trends.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions
- Case management.
- Maintained industry knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of industry publications.
- Improved operations by working with team members and clients to find workable solutions.
- Shared and took knowledge from team leaders and clients.
- Worked with four traditional medicines.
- Learned safety approaches in counseling sessions.
- Help create a comfortable environment in building.
Physical Wellness Research Assistant (Indigenous)
Canadore College, First Peoples Center
North Bay , ONT
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Edited data collection forms and created questionnaires.
- Kept organized records, maintained inventory equipment and materials.
- Supported project leads in preparing regulatory documentation and presentations highlighting findings.
- Applied high degree of accuracy and precision when preparing documentation of research procedures and data gathered.
- Performed in-depth research to answer complex questions.
- Ordered supplies, stocked work areas and prepared materials for research purposes.
- Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students to provide research guidance and supervision.
- Managed critical paperwork such as informed consent forms and personal waivers.
- Shared research findings through publications, presentations and conferences.
- Screened potential subjects to determine suitability for studies.
- Identified relevant questions and determined best methods of collection.
- Kept equipment cleaned and maintained to optimize performance.
Education
Certification - Mental Health First Aid First Nations
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Attawapiskat11.2022
Certificate - Play Therapy Theories: A Basic Overview
AutPlay Therapy Clinic
Springfield, MO10.2022
Diploma - Indigenous Wellness And Addictions Prevention
Canadore College
North Bay, ONT06.2020
Diploma - Indigenous Studies
Canadore College
North Bay, ONT06.2017
High School Diploma -
Vezina Secondary School
Attawapiskat06.2011
Life Experience
Attawapiskat, ONSkills
- Capacity Building
- Case Documentation
- Client Advocacy
- Staff Development
- Addictions
- Community Referrals
- Data collection and management
- Community Resources
- Team Development
- Cost Management
- Operations Management
- Marketing materials
- Team Oversight
- Scheduling proficiency
- Market research proficiency
- Office Administration
- Referral Coordination
- Report creation
- Expense Tracking
Additional Information
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Councilor
Attawapiskat First Nation
08.2022 - Current
Community Development Coordinator
AFNEA Wellness Int.
12.2021 - Current
Addiction Counselor, NNADAP
Attawapiskat First Nation
03.2020 - 11.2021
Field Placement Student
Attawapiskat Health Services, Health And Wellness
01.2020 - 03.2020
Biigiiwewan Simulator, Culture Safety Helper
Canadore College
10.2019 - 12.2020
Physical Wellness Research Assistant (Indigenous)
Canadore College, First Peoples Center
09.2019 - 02.2020
Self-Employeed
@kaydawgg_138
01.2019 - Current
Grass Roots Advocate
Turtle Island
01.2019 - Current
Ceremonial Helper
Turtle Island
09.2012 - Current
Certification - Mental Health First Aid First Nations
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Certificate - Play Therapy Theories: A Basic Overview
AutPlay Therapy Clinic
Diploma - Indigenous Wellness And Addictions Prevention
Canadore College
Diploma - Indigenous Studies
Canadore College
High School Diploma -
Vezina Secondary School
Life Experience
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