Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Nicole Flett

MVSD
Camperville,MB
1
Language
13
years of professional experience

Experienced youth support professional with a strong background in crisis prevention, safety monitoring, and trauma-informed support. Skilled in guiding behavior, building trust, and supporting positive youth development through mentoring and advocacy. Comfortable collaborating with families, schools, caseworkers, and community partners to promote stability and positive choices.

Work History

Youth Support Worker

8 Years 4 Months
MVSD | 09.2013 - 01.2022
  • Supported youth through behavior interventions, promoting safety, stability, and daily routine adherence.
  • De-escalated crisis situations using calm communication and trauma-informed support techniques.
  • Monitored individual needs, identifying risks early and responding with appropriate support strategies.
  • Collaborated with families, caseworkers, and school staff to coordinate consistent support plans.
  • Modeled positive behaviors while guiding youth through conflict resolution and life skills practice.
  • Led recreational and skill-building activities that encouraged engagement, trust, and independence.
  • Established a positive rapport with participants by maintaining open lines of communication and actively listening to their concerns.
  • Managed crisis interventions when required by assessing risks while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for actions.
  • Empowered youth by fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence, ultimately equipping them for future success.
  • Collaborated with families to provide support and resources for youth development and wellbeing.
  • Promoted a safe and welcoming environment, leading to increased participation in programs and services.
  • Facilitated personal growth by providing constructive feedback on goals and performance improvement areas.
  • Designed customized learning plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring success for each participant.
  • Supported the development of essential life skills including financial literacy, time management, decision-making capabilities.
  • Served as a mentor figure offering guidance on academic pursuits, interpersonal conflicts resolution techniques.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, creating memorable experiences for youth members.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, adjusting strategies as necessary to optimize outcomes.
  • Documented case notes diligently which contributed towards informed decision-making within interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Organized educational workshops to address relevant topics such as mental health, substance abuse prevention, and career exploration.
  • Improved communication among youth through group discussions, role-play activities, and team-building exercises.
  • Coordinated field trips that provided cultural enrichment experiences linking real-world contexts with classroom learnings.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, resulting in additional resources and opportunities for participants.
  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
  • Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.
  • Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding and navigating real-world experiences.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
  • Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.

ISSP Worker Corrections

5 Years 7 Months
Manitoba Government | 02.2009 - 09.2014
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.

Education

High School Diploma

Grade 12 Grad | WCI | 06-1997

No Degree - First Nations Aboriginal Studies

3 Years Brandon University | Brandon, MB | 06-2003

I didn't graduate due to Dad passing Aug 22/2003. Had to take care of mother.

Skills

Crisis prevention
Conflict de-escalation
Safety monitoring
Trauma-informed care
Family engagement
Mentoring and coaching
Youth supervision
Behavioral interventions
Youth development
Educational support
Program planning
Program support
Advocacy
Emotional support
Skill building
Community mental health programs
Substance abuse awareness
Suicide prevention
First aid and CPR
Multicultural sensitivity

Timeline

Youth Support Worker

MVSD
09.2013 - 01.2022Read More

ISSP Worker Corrections

Manitoba Government
02.2009 - 09.2014Read More

3 Years Brandon University

No Degree from First Nations Aboriginal Studies
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Grade 12 Grad

High School Diploma
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Nicole Flett