Sue Sahler

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.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Volunteer: Walker House Museum

Volunteer: Strong Start Letters, Sounds and Words

Volunteer: Mentor

Volunteer

Leadership Team Manager

Infant Development Specialist

Group Home and Preschool Resourse

Counsellor

Education

Developmental Service Worker - Human Services

Skills

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