Patricia Ledoux

Family Service Worker/Child Protection Officer

Ministry of Child and Family Services/Gov't of Sask

07.1997 - 09.2010

Maintained confidential records and documentation in Government database.
Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars.
Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
Mentored new staff members as they navigated the complexities of family services work; sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
Constructed comprehensive client treatment plans to establish goals and track progress.
Hired Parent Aides and support people to do contract work with families
Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
Safeguarded children''s welfare through thorough risk assessments and timely interventions in high-risk cases.
Contributed to program development, implementing new initiatives to better meet the evolving needs of families served.
Established strong partnerships with community organizations; working together to address systemic issues affecting families in the region.
Expedited permanency planning for children in foster care through diligent case management and effective collaboration with legal stakeholders.
Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.
Strengthened relationships among families by facilitating group sessions and providing conflict resolution support.
Conducted in-home individual and family counseling sessions to help clients achieve goals and gain insight.
Fostered positive connections between youth and caregivers by coordinating mentorship programs focused on relationship-building activities.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex family situations and deliver comprehensive care.
Facilitated successful reunifications between children and their birth parents through consistent support and evidence-based interventions.
Reduced barriers to service access for non-English speaking clients by providing translation assistance when needed or coordinating interpreter services during meetings or appointments.
Administered case management for dependant children to provide counseling and formulate treatment plans to determine long-term placement.
Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse, and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
Liaised with community organizations and provided resource and treatment referrals.