Naomi Pitre
Timmins,Ontario
Summary
With over 10 years of dedication to my career in social work, I am now looking for a change of pace. I am a Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Executive Director at Stay at Home Mom
Work History
Residential Counselor
Community Living Timmins
Timmins, ON
06.2011 - Current
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to provide additional support services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans, improving residents'' progress.
- Provided guidance to new Residential Counselors during their onboarding process, supporting successful integration into the team environment.
- Delivered targeted interventions for individual residents based on their specific needs and treatment objectives.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to promote positive change in residents'' lives.
- Documented resident interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records for case management purposes.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Served as a liaison between families or guardians of clients when necessary; providing updates about clients' progress or addressing any concerns they may have.
- Reduced instances of behavioral escalation by implementing proactive de-escalation techniques and interventions.
- Improved residents' daily living skills with hands-on training and consistent routine establishment.
- Optimized medication management protocols, ensuring accurate administration and monitoring side effects.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among residents, ensuring peaceful and cooperative living situation.
- Boosted morale and engagement by planning and executing recreational and therapeutic group outings.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Cultivated culture of respect and empathy among residents through role-modeling and consistent positive reinforcement.
- Supported residents' reintegration into community with comprehensive life skills coaching and resource referral.
- Maintained safe and secure environment by conducting regular safety checks and enforcing house rules.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by meticulously documenting all resident interactions and incidents.
Education
Social Work
06.2011
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Boundaries Establishment
- Client Advocacy
- Safety Management
- Client Transportation
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Safety Standards and Compliance
- Mental Health Disorders
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Response
- Policy Enforcement
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Community Meetings
- Staff Communication
- Progress Documentation
- Crisis Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Quick decision-making
- Safety Protocols
- Task Prioritization
- Resident satisfaction
- Self Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism
- Resourcefulness
Languages
English
French
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