Professional Summary
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Work History
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Sheila Cooper

Self Employed
Happy Valley-Goose Bay,NL
35
years of professional experience

Compassionate Camp Manager with a proven track record in team communication, safety procedures, and public relations. Experienced in developing individualized care plans and coordinating support services, ensuring clients achieve educational and workforce reintegration goals.

This is with my current Job with Jon's Place.

Work History

Camp Manager

2 Years 3 Months
Self Employed | 04.2024 - Current

I go out into the field to see if people are ready to get treatment. I take people to meetings, I have housing for 18 people who finish treatment, I ensure their needs are met to get education or training to get back into the workforce. I keep the camp up and running.

  • Facilitated group sessions to enhance peer support and foster a sense of community among residents.
  • Check in with each person individually to ensure they following through on their individual plan.
  • One on one counseling sessions when needed.

Foster Care Provider

18 Years 1 Month
Child Protective Services | 03.2003 - 04.2021
  • Provided nurturing care and support to children in foster placements.
  • Developed individualized care plans addressing physical, emotional, and educational needs.
  • Coordinated with social workers and educators to ensure comprehensive support for children.
  • Monitored daily activities and behavior, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
  • I was a specialized foster parent who was trained to take care of special needs children and children who had medical needs.
  • I was receiving extra money to stay at home with the child or children in need

Addictions Counselor

4 Years 7 Months
Health Labrador | 01.1997 - 08.2001

Family treatment counselor who worked in the country with families in addiction. as well as in the facility of the Charles J. Andrew Youth Treatment Centre worked with children in care who needed one on one counseling and care.

Depot Manager

4 Years 9 Months
Rodgers Recycling | 05.1991 - 02.1996

Helped with the start up of the group of business that was called Rodgers group of Companies. Including Rodgers Electrical, Thomas Bldg. Rodgers Recycling. Oversaw daily depot operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced recycling efficiency and reduced operational costs.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for waste management and equipment handling.
  • Managed inventory systems to optimize resource allocation and minimize waste.
  • implemented how the businesses would run efficiently.

Skills

Team communication
Safety procedures
Public relations
Parent communication

Languages

American sign language
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Camp Manager

Self Employed
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Foster Care Provider

Child Protective Services
03.2003 - 04.2021Read More

Addictions Counselor

Health Labrador
01.1997 - 08.2001Read More

Depot Manager

Rodgers Recycling
05.1991 - 02.1996Read More
Sheila Cooper