Sabrina Vincent
Summary
Professional with expertise in child and youth social work, equipped to drive impactful change and support. Adept in crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy, ensuring safety and well-being of young individuals. Strong collaborator, adaptable to evolving situations, and steadfast in delivering positive outcomes. Reliable, empathetic, and skilled in fostering supportive environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designated Band Representative
Moose Cree First Nation
07.2023 - Current
- Acts on behalf of Moose Cree First Nation children and families with all child welfare matters within Canada.
- Assist families in building confidence and understanding of their rights and responsibilities when working with the child welfare system, including guiding them through legal matters.
- Work at exploring all alternatives to children being removed from family or community by the child welfare system
- Advocate for children and families to have regular contact and provide the families with a clear understanding of the legal process to gain access.
- Participate in all Moose Cree children's plans when in care of the child welfare system, including private visits to ensure agencies keep our children safe and their needs are met.
- Provide support through alternate dispute resolutions or Talking Together Circles
- Advocacy and Assistance through the connection of service providers to reunite parents and or families with their children.
- One on One Prevention work with families to avoid child welfare intervention.
Native Combined Courtworker
Cochrane Ininew Friendship Centre
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Attend scheduled court dates, support & advocate for persons appearing before the court by providing the court with relevant information and/or connecting individuals to duty counsel.
- Explain court procedures, processes, or documentation imposed by the court.
- Complete referrals to legal and community resources that may assist with their case.
- Propose Diversions to community justice programs such as Direct Accountability, Mental Health, or Indigenous Programs run by NAN-Legal Services or Ininew Friendship Centre.
- Act as Liaison between the accused and court personnel.
Program Supervisor
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Ensure the provision of fair, equitable, respectful, and culturally relevant service to First Nations children and families, consistent with the vision, mission, and values.
- Contribute to maintaining effective partnerships with First Nations Councils, Elders, committees, and applicable agencies and governments.
- Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.
- Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.Management of 12-15 staff and oversee their caseloads.
- Collaborate with relevant communities to explore options and alternative strategies to address complex issues affecting First Nations children and families.
- Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
Child Protection Worker
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Provide a range of ongoing child protection services to children and their families.
- Investigate and assess allegations of child abuse and/or maltreatment.
- Advocate on behalf of children and families for a variety of support services within the community
- Maintain effective relationships with First Nations Councils, Elders, committees, and applicable agencies.
- Complete required legal documentation
- Maintained detailed documentation of all case activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality at all times, adhering to strict ethical guidelines governing the handling of sensitive client information.
On-call Relief Worker
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Report and respond to after hours calls with on-call manager
- Initiate investigations of abuse/neglect or offer crisis intervention services.
- Ensure the safety and protection of Children & Families according to the child welfare standards
- Contract Position
Child Protection Worker
Payukotayno: James & Hudson Bay Family Services
02.2008 - 07.2011
- Intake Investigations/Case notes
- Assessments/Recordings as required by ministry.
- Crisis Prevention
- Prepared Service Plan setting long/short term goals with clients
- Preparing Legal documentation to present in Court.
- Assess needs and risks of clientele, implement plans according to assessments.
- Advocate for children & families utilizing in and out of community resources.
Education
Early Childhood Educator Diploma -
FNTI in Partnership With Canadore College
North Bay, ON04-2022
Building Management
Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
South Porcupine, None05-2014
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Northern Lights Secondary School
Moosonee, ON01.2001
Skills
- Licensed Class G driver
- Experienced with Frontline and Microsoft applications
- Active member of Moose Cree First Nation
Certification
- Citation for Bravery from Commissioner of Ontario Police
- Completed AODA (2022)
- Food Handlers Course (2023)
- Standard C.P.R. & First Aid (Requires Updating)
- WHIMIS Training (2022)
- Training in Working with High-Risk Children, their Families and Communities
- New Worker Module Training (Completed Modules 1 – 8)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Training
- Suicide Prevention training offered through Payukotayno
- Training in De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations offered through Payukotayno
- Advanced Child Welfare Practice Training in Critical Decision Making, & Protection Investigations within Custody and Access Disputes
- Reid Investigative Interviewing Course for Child Abuse Investigator of the Ontario Police Training System
- Forensic Interviewing
- Children & Youth Affected by HIV & AIDS offered by OACAS through Web Conferencing
- Pillars of Permanency in Practice Offered by OACAS through Web Conferencing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Designated Band Representative
Moose Cree First Nation
07.2023 - Current
Native Combined Courtworker
Cochrane Ininew Friendship Centre
03.2022 - 07.2023
Program Supervisor
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
10.2017 - 02.2020
Child Protection Worker
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
10.2015 - 10.2017
On-call Relief Worker
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
07.2015 - 10.2015
Child Protection Worker
Payukotayno: James & Hudson Bay Family Services
02.2008 - 07.2011
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Northern Lights Secondary School
Early Childhood Educator Diploma -
FNTI in Partnership With Canadore College
Building Management
Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
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