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Stephanie Bear

Winnipeg,Manitoba

Summary

Professional in child care and family support, prepared for unique challenges of specialized foster care. Proven ability to create safe and nurturing environments while fostering positive relationships. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability, with strong focus on empathy and conflict resolution.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialized Foster Parent

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc
06.2018 - Current
  • Modeled healthy communication skills and conflict resolution techniques while maintaining a positive atmosphere within the home.
  • Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
  • Supported older youth in transition planning for independent living or post-secondary education opportunities as they approached adulthood.
  • Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in foster care provision and trauma-informed parenting techniques.
  • Connected children with community resources such as recreational programs or mental health services tailored to their specific interests or needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of children''s progress, medical appointments, and school activities for regular review by caseworkers.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Assisted children -youth by reconnecting with their home communities and indigenous culture.

Family Service Worker

Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency
08.2016 - Current
  • Case managed permanent ward, protection and family enhancement files.
  • Case transfer summaries, Closing summaries, court tickers, case particulars, special services needs assessments.
  • Referred clients to appropriate programs within the agency.
  • Referred children and families to community resources to improve well-being and quality of life.
  • Educated families and community members about domestic violence, including its impact on children.
  • Advocated for families in relation to housing, healthcare and education and special needs services.
  • Provide assessments for children in care as well their families.
  • Attend IEP meeting, medical appointments with Children in care.

Family Support Worker

Southeast Child & Family Services
06.2014 - 06.2016



  • Transport children in care to and from their family visits.
  • Supervise biological parents and family members at scheduled visits.
  • Communicate and provide updates regarding family visits to case workers.
  • Conduct home visits to families needing support after child-children returned home.
  • transport parents and children to appointments, food bank, grocery shopping, and events.
  • Write case notes and provide them to Support Program.

Resource Services Worker (Term Position)

Southeast Child & Family Services
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Coordinate family visits for children in care and their families as well as the foster parents.
  • Complete and fill out applications for potential foster parents and support workers as well as Places of Safety . 
  • Complete and submit support workers time sheets and case notes.
  • Participated in on-call after hours services.
  • Carry case load and provide case management.
  • Provide home visits to children in their foster homes, work with foster parents.
  • Recruit potential foster parents, speak publicily about the need for culturally approriate foster homes. 
  • Attended case conference, supervision, departmental, and outside meetings and training as requested.
  • Open and close foster homes, provide training to foster parents, renew foster licences and Places of Safety. 
  • Work closely with Alternative Care Department

Parent and Child Program Supervisor

Berens River Health Management
05.2004 - 08.2011
  • Supervised and managed the daily activities of the program.
  • Provided yearly funding proposals in the amounts of $ 100,000 which resulted the program being funded.
  • Train ,recruit and hire and supervise staff.
  • Developed community asset map.
  • Coordinate community events , workshops & training for families and individuals and staff.
  • Organized work schedules for new staff.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Advocate and liaise for clients.

Education

Nursing Studies - Nursing & Humanities Courses

Red River College
Winnipeg, Manitoba
2012

University 1 - Humanities

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
2008

Diploma - Human Resources Management Graduate

The University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg
2003

Skills

  • Life skills teaching
  • Social skills development
  • Emotional support
  • Cultural history
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Reliability
  • Relationship building
  • Written communication

Certification

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certified
  • ASIST Certified(2016
  • Core Training 2017
  • Food Handlers (Certified)
  • CPR-First (renewal needed)

References

Jessica Pierre

Human Resources Manager

204-451-1585

Shawenim Abinojjii Inc



June Agulair, Family Enhancement Social Worker

Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency

204-250-3573


Marcel Boulanger, Prevention P

Prevention Services Supervisor

204-


Timeline

Specialized Foster Parent

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc
06.2018 - Current

Family Service Worker

Kinosao Sipi Minisowin Agency
08.2016 - Current

Family Support Worker

Southeast Child & Family Services
06.2014 - 06.2016

Resource Services Worker (Term Position)

Southeast Child & Family Services
11.2013 - 05.2014

Parent and Child Program Supervisor

Berens River Health Management
05.2004 - 08.2011

Nursing Studies - Nursing & Humanities Courses

Red River College

University 1 - Humanities

University of Manitoba

Diploma - Human Resources Management Graduate

The University of Winnipeg

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