Natasha Strickland
Bridgewater,Nova Scotia
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Residential Supervisor with over 18 years experience at QASL. Extensive experience in managing residential programs for individuals with disabilities. Proven track record of providing support, fostering independence, and promoting a holistic approach for staff and residents. Proficient in staff management, program development and regulatory compliance within the disability services sector. Strong advocate for inclusion, empowerment, and dignity for all individuals. Adept in building collaborative relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Supervisor
Queens Association For Supported Living
05.2006 - Current
- Supervise all essential aspects necessary for a thriving residential community home using principles of R.I.C.K.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements under the DSP program.
- Promote a culture of workplace safety and compliance by emphasizing Occupational Health and Safety.
- Advocate and empower residents to ensure their holistic wellbeing by fostering inclusive and equitable collaboration with families, healthcare professionals and their community.
- Enhance staff development through coaching and performance management within a unionized environment.
- Interview and train new staff in proper operational procedures and functions of the home.
- Monitor, evaluate all plans for optimal success
- Manage and adhere to budgetary constraints of the residential home, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficient resource allocation.
Education
Human Services Counselling Dipolma -
NSCC
Annapolis Valley Campus06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS10.1998
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Team Building
- Organizational
- Prioritizing
- Advocacy
- Leadership
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Adaptable, Flexible
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Multi tasking
- Communication
Certification
R.I.C.K.
The Working Mind Manager
Performance Matters, A Boot Camp for Managers
Aware NS - Online Courses
Compassion Fatigue and the Helping Profession
CPI Louder Than Words
Mental Health First Aid
PATHS
Core Competencies
Safe Handling and Mobility
Respectful and Inclusive Practices
Combating Workplace Bullying
Putting a Spotlight on Ethics
Timeline
Residential Supervisor
Queens Association For Supported Living
05.2006 - Current
Human Services Counselling Dipolma -
NSCC
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Mount Saint Vincent University
R.I.C.K.
The Working Mind Manager
Performance Matters, A Boot Camp for Managers
Aware NS - Online Courses
Compassion Fatigue and the Helping Profession
CPI Louder Than Words
Mental Health First Aid
PATHS
Core Competencies
Safe Handling and Mobility
Respectful and Inclusive Practices
Combating Workplace Bullying
Putting a Spotlight on Ethics
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