Monica Goodheart
Fanny Bay,BC
Summary
A seasoned leader and advocate, I excel in strategic visioning and crisis management, demonstrated through my impactful tenure at Wachiay Friendship Centre. Skilled in fostering growth and securing resources, I've effectively mentored future leaders and developed key partnerships, ensuring client needs are met with precision and empathy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Board of Directors
Wachiay Friendship Centre
09.2017 - Current
- Led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, setting the direction for future growth and success.
- Championed fundraising efforts, securing significant financial support for key programs and initiatives.
- Stewarded donor relationships through regular communication and personalized stewardship activities to ensure continued engagement in our mission.
- Mentored up-and-coming leaders within the organization to cultivate a strong pipeline of talent ready to assume expanded responsibilities when necessary.
Contrator/Direct Service Provider
Independent Living Community Support Services
11.1994 - Current
- Provide assistance to youth with life skills training and assist with developing future goals
- Guide youth with education opportunities and/or securing employment
- Assist with acquiring and maintaining appropriate housing
- Ensure youth understand the rights and responsibilities of being a tenant
- Ensuring medical needs are met
- assisting with developing and recognizing supports available for adult transition
- Ensuring all adult services are in place before closing file
- Reporting regularly and working closely with Ministry of Children and Family Social Workers and with in Ministry parameters.
- Target age 16-19 years of age
Advocacy Manual Development
Wachiay Friendship Centre
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Developed strategic advocacy plans in alignment with organization''s mission and goals.
- Developed training manual for Poverty Law advocacy, including put not exclusive too; Tenancy tribunal training, Canadian Disability Tribunal hearings and Persons With Disability application.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment, training, and management to support successful advocacy campaigns.
Advocate Co-ordinator /Service Advocate
Comox Valley Advocacy Centre,
03.2005 - 04.2008
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
- Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
- Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
- Conducted comprehensive client interviews, gathering relevant information to build a strong case foundation.
Education
No Degree - Anti-Racist Facilitation Training
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC04-2024
No Degree - Privacy And Information Sharing: Awarenes Training
Office of Chief Information Officer
BC06-2018
No Degree - Leadership 2020 Indigenous Focus Cohort Four
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
BC04-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04-1991
Skills
- Effective collaborative problem -solving
- Strategic Visioning
- Crisis Management
- Recognizing needs of individual clients
Timeline
President, Board of Directors
Wachiay Friendship Centre
09.2017 - Current
Advocacy Manual Development
Wachiay Friendship Centre
06.2008 - 09.2008
Advocate Co-ordinator /Service Advocate
Comox Valley Advocacy Centre,
03.2005 - 04.2008
Contrator/Direct Service Provider
Independent Living Community Support Services
11.1994 - Current
No Degree - Anti-Racist Facilitation Training
Vancouver Community College
No Degree - Privacy And Information Sharing: Awarenes Training
Office of Chief Information Officer
No Degree - Leadership 2020 Indigenous Focus Cohort Four
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Lakehead University
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