Sarah C. Kendall
Chemainus,B.C.
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, conflict management, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentoring Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley
2022.05 - Current
- Completed a Six week practicum starting in May 2022
- Manage intake of children and youth including orientation, interviewing, screening etc
- Work in partnership with schools providing monthly updates, relevant program forms, collecting student referral and data collection forms
- Conduct the child safety training program and other related training with mentees and parents/guardians
- Facilitate matches between mentors and mentees and maintain a caseload
- Supervise all program matches in accordance with National Standards, providing support and intervention as necessary
- Maintain case notes on all matches in accordance with the National Standards
- Liaise with schools, other youth service agencies, other community groups, clubs or the public in general as required for child/youth support or program development
- Perform administrative functions as required to manage caseload
- Provide regular reports and statistics to the Executive Director and support grant goals and objectives.
Community support worker
Pacific Coast Community Resources
2021.08 - 2022.08
- Medication administration/medication training, managing and supporting difficult/unsafe behaviours, personal care, positive behavioural support,
- Person Centered planning, maintaining a routine for our supported individuals, taking our supported individuals to appointments and out in the community.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
Server/Bartender
Cowichan Golf Club
2017.06 - 2021.03
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Education
Diploma - Social Services
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC06.2022
Diploma - Criminology
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC04.2020
Skills
- Strong communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal).
- Building rapport/connection with individuals.
- Great time management.
- Personal/professional boundaries.
- Organizational skills.
- Works effectively and efficiently in a team.
- Strong active listening skills.
- Supporting individuals with varying needs or disabilities.
- Cultural competence skills and awareness.
- Problem solving.
- Proficient with Mac and PC computers – Administrative work.
- Critical thinking.
Certification
- Trauma Informed Care Training - Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute - September 2023
- Child Protection Training - Canadian Centre for Child Protection - July 2023
- Creating a world free of child abuse workshop - Power Up Education - May 2023
- Preventing Youth Sexual Exploitation - workshop for adults supporting youth - May 2023
- Level C Standard First Aid CPR/AED Training - May 2021
- Diversity in the Workplace training
- Mandt Training (Pro-active, relationship based behavioural support)
- Medication Administration Training
- Conflict resolution training
References
Erin Generous
Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley
1.250.710.9444
Erin.generous@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Jasmine Hopps
Program Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley
1.250.701.9497
Jasminersoucy@gmail.com
Mrs. N. Henry
Teacher, Chemainus Secondary School
250-802-6484
Gnhenry@shaw.ca
Timeline
Mentoring Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cowichan Valley
2022.05 - Current
Community support worker
Pacific Coast Community Resources
2021.08 - 2022.08
Server/Bartender
Cowichan Golf Club
2017.06 - 2021.03
Diploma - Social Services
Vancouver Island University
Diploma - Criminology
Vancouver Island University
- Trauma Informed Care Training - Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute - September 2023
- Child Protection Training - Canadian Centre for Child Protection - July 2023
- Creating a world free of child abuse workshop - Power Up Education - May 2023
- Preventing Youth Sexual Exploitation - workshop for adults supporting youth - May 2023
- Level C Standard First Aid CPR/AED Training - May 2021
- Diversity in the Workplace training
- Mandt Training (Pro-active, relationship based behavioural support)
- Medication Administration Training
- Conflict resolution training
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