Sarah Culin
Callander,ON
Summary
Professional individual with ability to engage and motivate groups in diverse settings. Facilitated effective training sessions, ensuring participants gained valuable insights and skills. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills to enhance learning experiences.
Dedicated to creating a impactful and engaging learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Supervisor
Childrens Aid Society-Nipissing & Parry Sound
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Streamlined processes for documentation and reporting, leading to improved efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as a liaison between agency leadership and frontline staff, ensuring effective communication regarding policy updates, strategic initiatives, and other pertinent information.
- Improved child welfare outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and providing ongoing staff training.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, case consultations, and sharing of resources.
- Promoted a positive work environment through recognition of staff accomplishments, team-building activities, and open communication channels.
- Managed complex cases requiring intensive intervention strategies while maintaining a focus on safety and permanency planning for children involved.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Implemented new policies and procedures in alignment with federal and state regulations, promoting adherence to best practices in child welfare services provision.
- Worked closely with local Indigenous communities to service children and families from a culturally appropriate framework.
Forensic Interviewing Facilitator
Ontario Provincial Police / Childrens Aid Society
09.2022 - Current
- Co-ordinate and teach Forensic Training to Ontario Provincial Police officers and Child Welfare workers.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
- Provided constructive feedback to participants during debriefing sessions, fostering personal growth and skill development.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
Regional Collaborative Review Committee (RCRC)
Ontario Provincial Police
06.2021 - Current
- Meet with Ontario Provincial Police and community partners to review sexual assault cases within the region.
- Identify emerging investigative advances, new training opportunities and areas for increased collaboration with other community service partners to improve support for victims.
- Provide external reviews for the purpose of ensuring a holistic and victim-centered approach to improve the response to and support for sexual assault victims.
- Provide guidance on the most current methods of trauma-informed approaches and victim-centred investigations.
Child Welfare Worker/ Indigenous Worker
Childrens Aid Society-Nipissing & Parry Sound
12.2015 - Current
- Develop and implement plans to provide protection of children and families and/or prevention of circumstances requiring protection of children through strength-based practice
- Working with other social service providers to assist in collaborating and providing support for children and families
- Carry out duties associated with legal requirements and court proceedings
- Ensuring ministry standards are being met to provide service excellence for all children and families on my caseload
- Working with Indigenous communities and Band Representatives to ensure both community and cultural connections with families and children are being met in the most appropriate manner
- Attend and participate in Indigenous ceremonies and teachings to strength relationship building with children and families.
- Worker collaboratively with First Nation band representatives and chiefs for the most successful and culturally appropriate outcomes for children and families.
- Maintained detailed case documentation, enabling efficient information sharing among team members and stakeholders.
- Participated in court proceedings as needed, advocating for the best interests of children under care.
- Improved child welfare outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex cases, ensuring children''s safety and wellbeing.
North Bay Drug Strategy Committe-Harm Reduction
North Bay Regional Health Center
04.2021 - Current
- Serve as a subcommittee to the North Bay & Area Community Drug Strategy Committee through the Harm Reduction Pillar.
- To use evidence-based information to guide strategies related to reducing harm within the community relating to use/misuse of drugs and alcohol.
- Provide information on best practices for harm reduction to the North Bay community.
- Reduce the harm and increase the safety in a non-judgmental manner.
TIPI (Traditional Indigenous Pride Integration) Member
North Bay Indigenous HUB
09.2020 - Current
- Working with other community members and social service agencies to develop a culturally sensitive and appropriate framework to service Indigenous youth and adults within the community.
- Training with North Bay Harm Reduction physicians to ensure a greater understanding of mental health, addictions and relapse prevention
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
Support Group Facilitator/Placement
Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Center for Women
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided valuable resources for additional support, connecting members with relevant services and professionals when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding personal information shared by members during support group sessions, adhering to ethical guidelines and organizational policies.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Developed strong rapport with members by actively listening and empathizing with their struggles, promoting trust within the group.
- Increased member participation by creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for sharing personal experiences and emotions.
- Enhanced group dynamics by effectively facilitating support group sessions, fostering open communication and understanding among members.
Clinical Child and Youth Worker
Childrens Aid Society-Nipissing & Parry Sound
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Promoted positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify clients'' emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues requiring intervention or support services.
- Provided supervision to junior staff members, offering mentorship and guidance on best practices for working with children and teenagers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends, theories, and best practices within the field of child and youth work.
Preschool/Lead Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Montessori Learning Center
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Teaching a structured Montessori based curriculum within a preschool and Kindergarten level
- Planning and implementing of daily lesson plans
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Education
Intent To Complete PHD Social Work
Wilfrid Laurier UniversityMasters of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford, ON10.2023
ADVANCE PRACTICE IN FORENSIC INTERVIEWING OF CHILDREN -
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
10.2020
Honours Bachelor of Social Work Indigenous Studies -
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Greater Sudbury, ON05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON05.2012
Early childhood education -
Canadore College
North Bay05.2008
Skills
- Experience both personal and professional with respect to Indigenous teachings and knowledge
- Strong advocacy skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to maintain deadlines
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional ethics understanding
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Document Preparation
- Critical Thinking
Training
- Advance Practice in Forensic Interviewing
- Leadership training-Supervising Child Welfare Professionals
- Reimagine Child Welfare Pathways Training- In Progress
- Equity, Truth and Reconciliation Training
- Training in Traditional Indigenous Teachings
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Brain Behind the Behavior Training
- Attachment Focused Parenting Training
- Triple P Parenting
- Harm Reduction Training
- Mothers in Mind Program IPV Training
- Trauma Associated Sexual Assault Training
- Challenging Behaviors Training
Timeline
Forensic Interviewing Facilitator
Ontario Provincial Police / Childrens Aid Society
09.2022 - Current
Regional Collaborative Review Committee (RCRC)
Ontario Provincial Police
06.2021 - Current
North Bay Drug Strategy Committe-Harm Reduction
North Bay Regional Health Center
04.2021 - Current
Child Welfare Supervisor
Childrens Aid Society-Nipissing & Parry Sound
04.2021 - Current
TIPI (Traditional Indigenous Pride Integration) Member
North Bay Indigenous HUB
09.2020 - Current
Child Welfare Worker/ Indigenous Worker
Childrens Aid Society-Nipissing & Parry Sound
12.2015 - Current
Support Group Facilitator/Placement
Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Center for Women
09.2015 - 12.2015
Clinical Child and Youth Worker
Childrens Aid Society-Nipissing & Parry Sound
04.2013 - 12.2015
Preschool/Lead Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Montessori Learning Center
06.2008 - 06.2014
Intent To Complete PHD Social Work
Masters of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier University
ADVANCE PRACTICE IN FORENSIC INTERVIEWING OF CHILDREN -
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Honours Bachelor of Social Work Indigenous Studies -
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nipissing University
Early childhood education -
Canadore College
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