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Sue Sahler

Kincardine,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer service. Known for collaborating effectively in team environments and mentoring others to achieve shared goals.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer: Walker House Museum

Walker House Museum
Kincardine, ON
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with event planning.
  • Donated items to fundraising events.
  • Worked At events such as the teas and other fundraiser.

Volunteer: Strong Start Letters, Sounds and Words

St. Antony’s School
Kincardine, ON
09.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Adaptable with various Learning styles
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • I continue to volunteer at community field trips.

Volunteer: Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
Kincardine, ON
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided weekly support to One youth in the school program.
  • I was a Big Sister, mentoring a young adolescent youth in the community.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Was a big sister, mentoring a young adolescent girl.

Volunteer

Grey Bruce Public Health
Grey Bruce
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted in the coordination of vaccination clinics, ensuring efficient service delivery and patient management.
  • Mentored new volunteers.
  • Maintained clean and neat areas where the clinics were held.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Leadership Team Manager

Bruce Grey Child and Family Services
Owen Sound, ON
03.2002 - 06.2019
  • Led three teams: Volunteer Services Program, Family Resource Program and Adult Protective Services Program at the same time with a total of 13 staff
  • Mentored staff in best practices for child welfare and family support services.
  • Collaborated with community partners to strengthen support networks for families.
  • Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
  • Collaborated with all Organizational departments working towards common goals and objectives.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
  • Streamlined communication within team, ensuring all members were aligned with project goals and timelines.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Successfully managed budgets.
  • Completed all paperwork according to organizational and Ministry Standards.

Infant Development Specialist

Walkerton and District Support Services
Walkerton
10.1991 - 03.2002
  • Developed and implemented individualized support plans for parents to enhance their infant's development
  • Facilitated Community Workshops
  • Streamlined case management processes, enhancing service delivery efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations to expand support services and improve community outreach efforts for families of infants.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships other organizations and Health Providers.
  • Maintained individual files with diligent attention to organizational and ministry standards.

Group Home and Preschool Resourse

North Bay Community Living
North Bay, ON
07.1987 - 12.1990
  • Worked in three positions from 1987 to 1990
  • Group Home Support worker, responsible for 6 individual adults with intellectual disabilities. I developed individual care plans, enhancing their well being and personal growth.
  • Preschool Resource Worker, responsible for 6 students with ages ranging from 4 to 7. Responsible for their individual student plans and collaborating with other professionals in the community to meet their developmental needs. Facilitated family meetings.
  • Supervised 10 staff in a group home where 6 adolescents with autism lived.
  • In all jobs I kept accounts, individual files and regulatory paperwork current with diligent attention to the administrative requirements.

Counsellor

Cochrane Temiskaming Resource Center
Timmins, ON
05.1982 - 06.1987
  • Provided day to day supports to adults with an intellectual disabilities
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress reviews.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to promote client coping strategies and resilience.
  • Conducted intake assessments to identify client needs and establish rapport effectively.
  • Led workshops on life skills, mental health awareness, and stress management for community engagement.
  • Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to enhance outcomes consistently.
  • Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring safety and appropriate resources for clients in need.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • completed day to day paperwork with accuracy according to Ministry standards.

Education

Developmental Service Worker - Human Services

Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology, Greater Sudbury
04.1982

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Customer Service
  • Basic technology use
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Excellent communication
  • Flexible schedule
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Safety Awareness
  • Customer communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Volunteer: Walker House Museum - Walker House Museum
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer: Mentor - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce
09.2024 - 04.2025
Volunteer: Strong Start Letters, Sounds and Words - St. Antony’s School
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer - Grey Bruce Public Health
03.2021 - 03.2022
Leadership Team Manager - Bruce Grey Child and Family Services
03.2002 - 06.2019
Infant Development Specialist - Walkerton and District Support Services
10.1991 - 03.2002
Group Home and Preschool Resourse - North Bay Community Living
07.1987 - 12.1990
Counsellor - Cochrane Temiskaming Resource Center
05.1982 - 06.1987
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology - Developmental Service Worker, Human Services
Sue Sahler