Stephanie Garcia
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Support Worker
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
07.2021 - Current
- Ensure that staff teams are meeting acceptable standards of service delivery to people with developmental disabilities in their homes and community.
- Established effective and collaborative working relationships with treatment providers both inside and outside of employer agency
- Manages 37+ employees and 9 supported individuals when program manager is absent
- Coached team members in techniques that aligned with PBS guidelines to effectively support individuals
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
Tenant Support Worker
Archway Community Services
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Administered and tracked client service payments.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
CSW
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Provided practical and emotional support to individuals with health problems, mental disorders, and emotional difficulties in their home and community
- Identified and addressed mental health challenges to better support individuals
Specialized Youth Worker
Strive Living Society
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youth during difficult times
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients
Group Home Worker
Signature Support Services
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted medically vulnerable residents with personal care, social interaction, and emotional support.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, diabetes, epilepsy and shaken baby syndrome
Residential Youth Worker
Signature Support Services
10.2007 - 07.2012
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with youth, families, public guardians, and multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the youth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC06.2025
Health Care Aide Certificate (certificate)
University of The Fraser Valley
Chilliwack, BC06.2015
Child And Youth Care (diploma)
Lakeland College
Vermilion06.2005
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Individual Support
- Team Monitoring
- Incident Documentation
- Administrative Support
- Case Management
- Care Plan Assessment
- Resident Empowerment
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Effective Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- S.T.A.R. Award (CSCL)
- Supervised team of 37 staff members.
Timeline
Senior Support Worker
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
07.2021 - Current
Tenant Support Worker
Archway Community Services
01.2020 - 03.2022
Specialized Youth Worker
Strive Living Society
06.2018 - 01.2020
CSW
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
08.2014 - 07.2021
Group Home Worker
Signature Support Services
07.2012 - 06.2014
Residential Youth Worker
Signature Support Services
10.2007 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
University of The Fraser Valley
Health Care Aide Certificate (certificate)
University of The Fraser Valley
Child And Youth Care (diploma)
Lakeland College
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