Professional worker with strong background in delivering quality results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in task management, problem-solving, and ensuring smooth operations. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to meet changing needs with positive attitude. Focused on achieving goals and contributing to team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Care Worker/ Program Supervisor
Amal Youth and Family Centre
06.2022 - Current
Effectively using trauma informed care approaches to de-escalate crisis situations and create an environment where individuals can feel safe, significant, respected and related.
Supervising and leading a team of five staff in the functioning of the home.
Hosting monthly meetings. Creating programming and implementing policies and protocols within the home.
Liasing with relevent persons such as Social Workers, BMS, Counsellors, Pediatrician, Coaches, Pastors and Therapists to ensure a well rounded approach to care.
Creating opportunities for growth and modeling care and relationships with youth in the home.
Coordinating schedules and training. Providing staff with opportunities for growth and learning.
Overseeing the budget and spending of funds within the home.
Family Intervention/ Child and Youth Care Worker
Key Assets
11.2019 - 01.2020
Provide in home care and support to families for various emotional and inter-relational needs. i.e. respite care, assisting with domestic needs, de-escalating crisis situations, problem solving and advocating for the needs of the family.
Completing necessary post shift documentation.
Attend regularly scheduled meetings.
Care for the maintenance of company vehicle and funds when appropriate.
Next Gen Pastor
First Pentecostal Church
04.2018 - 08.2019
Plan and execute all programming related to Youth and Children ministires. Preparing budgets, managing spending and coordinating with church members to create a well rounded and diverse approach to ministry and programming.
Assist in the running of the church.
Pharmacy Assistant
Lynn Compton, Lawtons
11.2016 - 03.2018
Input, organize and maintain confidential data pertaining to patient profiles and information.
Answer telephone, respond to questions or requests.
Prepare and process medical insurance claims and records.
Inputting and filling of prescription medications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology (Youth Ministry)
Vanguard College
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2018
His Majesty’s Service Certificate - Intercultural Studies
Vanguard College
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2014
High School Diploma -
Elwood Regional High
Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador
06.2012
Skills
UMAB (Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour) Trained
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certified
The Person Brain: Trauma Informed Care Certified
My Anxiety Plan Canada Certified (CBT)
Understanding and Responding to Crisis and Trauma in Children Certified
Fieldwork in Diverse Cultural Contexts (Including South East Asia, Downtown Edmonton, The Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, and The Northwest Territories)
Timeline
Child and Youth Care Worker/ Program Supervisor
Amal Youth and Family Centre
06.2022 - Current
Family Intervention/ Child and Youth Care Worker
Key Assets
11.2019 - 01.2020
Next Gen Pastor
First Pentecostal Church
04.2018 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Lynn Compton, Lawtons
11.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theology (Youth Ministry)
Vanguard College
His Majesty’s Service Certificate - Intercultural Studies
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