River Wearmouth
Summary
Results-driven support professional prepared for impactful roles in direct care environments. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through tailored support and effective daily management. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and consistent quality outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Private Family Managed
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted client with dressing, grooming, medication administration, building social network, build interest in Leisure pursuits budget, banking etc.
- Support clients in many activities including, safety skills, abuse prevention,setting and reaching personal goals and milestones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored support strategies for clients.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients inclusive of their partners, caregivers, friends, parents.
Director of Community Inclusive Program
Non - Profit Organization
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Championed diversity and inclusion within programming content, fostering an inclusive environment that welcomed all participants.
- Secured funding for community programs by writing compelling grant proposals and cultivating relationships with donors.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, adjusting strategies as needed to improve outcomes.
Case Worker
Stoney Nakoda Child & Family Services
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Act as a support figure for youth aged 12-24.
- Managed 20-30 ongoing files at a time including Cicio entries, case management, documentation, court attendance, apprehension, crisis management, placement support.
- Created, developed, maintained update all necessary plans Including Transition to Independence Plans, Supervision Order Plans, Secure Service Plans, Safety Plans, Cultural and Permanency Plans, etc.
- Maintained working knowledge of: child, youth and family enhancement act and regulations
- Protection of sexually exploited children act (PSECA) freedom of information and privacy act (FOIP) Drug endangered children Act (DECA) and other legislation and acts relevant to work as a generalist caseworker.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, ABCertificate - working with homeless populations practical foundations
University of Calgary
Calgary, ABCertificate - Non-Profit Leadership
University of Calgary
Calgary, None10-2024
Peer support certificate of achievement -
Canadian Mental Health Association
Calgary, ABSkills
- First aid and safety
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Inclusive Program Design
- Medication Administration
- Disability Support
- Supervising Experience
- Case Management
- Administrative Experience
- Child Protective Services
Reference
Available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Community Inclusive Program
Non - Profit Organization
01.2022 - 11.2024
Direct Support Professional
Private Family Managed
01.2020 - Current
Case Worker
Stoney Nakoda Child & Family Services
11.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Applied Science - Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership
Medicine Hat College
Certificate - working with homeless populations practical foundations
University of Calgary
Certificate - Non-Profit Leadership
University of Calgary
Peer support certificate of achievement -
Canadian Mental Health Association
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