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Patricia Moneas

Wanipigow,MB

Summary

Motivated Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Dedicated case manager well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. Diligent Worker with 20 years of experience assisting clients with building coping mechanisms to address life challenges. Skilled in mediating family members to resolve conflict. Comfortable handling stress and performing under pressure. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1

Degree

Work History

Direct Service Worker

Southeast CFS
08.2014 - Current
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
  • Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers, and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
  • Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
  • Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
  • Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.

CFS Support Worker (casual)

Southeast/Shawenim
11.2005 - 08.2014
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.

Maternal Child Health Home Visitor

Sagkeeng First Nation
04.2008 - 04.2010
  • Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
  • Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
  • Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
  • Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios.

Youth Care Mentor

Mamawitchita
09.2003 - 06.2004
  • Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
  • Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.

Early Childhood Educator

Mamawichitata
04.2002 - 06.2003
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Early Childhood Educator

Guardian Angel Daycare
09.2000 - 03.2002
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Education

Bechelor of Human Ecology - Family Social Sciences

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
06.2014

Skills

  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Mental Health Support
  • Client Records Management
  • Word Processing
  • Client Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Progress Documentation
  • Client Documentation
  • Direct Counseling
  • Attentive to People
  • Behavioral Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mandatory Reporting

Certification

  • Class 5 Drivers Licence
  • Aurora addictions training workshop
  • CFSIS and IM training
  • Lateral violence & prevention for front line staff
  • Court process training
  • Non-violent crisis intervention training
  • Mental health first aid


Timeline

Direct Service Worker

Southeast CFS
08.2014 - Current

Maternal Child Health Home Visitor

Sagkeeng First Nation
04.2008 - 04.2010

CFS Support Worker (casual)

Southeast/Shawenim
11.2005 - 08.2014

Youth Care Mentor

Mamawitchita
09.2003 - 06.2004

Early Childhood Educator

Mamawichitata
04.2002 - 06.2003

Early Childhood Educator

Guardian Angel Daycare
09.2000 - 03.2002

Bechelor of Human Ecology - Family Social Sciences

University of Manitoba

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