SAMANTHA VELEY
Kingston,Canada
Summary
Engaging and encouraging Community Coach and Liaison for 10 years and working with the same organization for 15 years. Participate in the coordination, planning and monitoring of programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities, provide support and guidance to a team of front line support staff, ensure completion and maintenance of all required documentation, participate in planning and in assessing and resolving day program issues, to cultivate responsive children's and adult day programs and summer camps to meet the needs of the individuals supported through programs and participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of current programs and explore the development of future program opportunities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Coach and Liaison
Extend A Family
Kingston , Canada
2009.03 - Current
- Served as a successful Counsellor, Leader and Coach, promoting and fostering independence in all participants.
- Have strong listening skills, and comfortable rapport with people of all abilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Gastric Tube Feeding and the ability to use appropriate lift and transfer techniques to do client care.
- Worked Collaboratively with the core team to create programs based on the needs and abilities of all participants.
- Quick with creative problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Participate in designing and planning work schedules and assignments that maximize service.
- Mentoring and supporting program staff in the delivery of programs.
- Knowledgeable and complies with the agency policies and procedures.
- Maintains professional conduct and communicates effectively.
- Follows Health and Safety Program Requirements based on the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Insurance Board.
Placement Student
Elizabeth Fry Agency
Kingston
2010.01 - 2010.04
- Assisted the Coordinator with the WELL Program (Women's Economic Literacy Learning Program) and Essential Math Skills
- Knowledge and Understanding of Case Management, Creating Social Histories for clientele, Counselling, Scheduling clients community involvement and appointments, Moral support toward client’s needs, and exposure to reception duties.
Placement Student
Interval Houe
Kingston , ON
2009.09 - 2009.12
- Women Crisis Services and Children SPACE program
- Women’s crisis line, Residential intakes, One-on-One daily/weekly meetings with residents, Assistance with goal setting, house chore duties, Preparation of meals for residents, supervised exit and entrance of house, and helped supervise children’s SPACE.
- Knowledge and Understanding of Crisis Prevention phone skills of self-harm, abuse, loneliness, befriending and distress.
Education
Social Service Worker Program -
St. Lawrence College
01.2010
Early Childhood Education -
St. Lawrence College
04.2007
Lasalle Secondary High School -
Kingston
06.2005
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Computer Skills
- Programming
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Assist Training
- First Aid and CPR
- Basic Archery Instructor
- Trailer Towing Safety Training
References
- Megan Taylor, Extend A Family, megan@eafkingston.com, 613-483-8154
- Peter Hudson, Extend A Family, peter@eafkingston.com, 613-650-9581
- Ian Cholmondeley, Extend A Family, 343-333-8778
Timeline
Placement Student
Elizabeth Fry Agency
2010.01 - 2010.04
Placement Student
Interval Houe
2009.09 - 2009.12
Community Coach and Liaison
Extend A Family
2009.03 - Current
Social Service Worker Program -
St. Lawrence College
Early Childhood Education -
St. Lawrence College
Lasalle Secondary High School -
Kingston
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Assist Training
- First Aid and CPR
- Basic Archery Instructor
- Trailer Towing Safety Training
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