Tracey Giroux
Sherwood Park,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional seeking the position of Student Support Coordinator at MacEwan University to contribute to the well-being of students, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and a background of 14.5 years of progressive experience in empowering individuals and connecting them to resources.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peace Officer-Community Assistance Team
University of Alberta Protective Services
Edmonton, AB
09.2009 - Current
- Led and implemented the Community Assistance Program at UAPS, to connect Students, Staff and the vulnerable population to resources that best address their needs.
- Help individuals find and navigate support for help with but not limited to houselessness, substance use, mental health, and financial supports
- Coordinating and implementing responses to reports of students at risk behavior.
- Coordinating with key stakeholders around high-risk situations (eg., Student Wellness Wellness Services, Peer Support, Sexual Assault Centre, Residence Services, Helping Individuals at Risk and the Dean of Students.
- Codifying and presenting protocols to ensure continuity of care for students
- Developing and presenting educational materials
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining initiatives designed to enhance resources for students in difficulty or experiencing a crisis
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Education
Community Peace Officer Induction (CPOIP)
Edmonton, AB09-2009
Journeyman Red Seal Chef
Southern Alberta Institute Technology
Calgary, AB01-1999
Professional Cooking Diploma - Professional Cook
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB01-1997
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Catholic High School
Edmonton, AB06-1988
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Student Advocacy
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Risk Assessment
- Counseling and Guidance
- Community Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Program Development
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
● Multiple Commendations- Community Engagement
● Community Policing Award
● Exceptional Performance Award
● Community Policing Award
Volunteer Experience
- Torch Run- Special Olympics- 2011-current, Volunteer, raise funds and awareness for Special olympics
- County Victim Services,2021-2023, Volunteer, provide immediate assistance, support and information to victims of crime and trauma
- Strathcona Youth Justice, Vice Chair/volunteer, 2022- current, Supporting youth through restorative Justice for an alternative route through the justice system
- Parents Empowering Parents, Board member, 2022-2023, Support and educate families dealing with the effects of substance use and addiction
- Condo Board, 2022-current, Vice President , maintaining order in meetings, knowledge of information about legislation and condo bylaws
Certification
- Restorative Justice Training
- Introduction to Restorative Justice Circles
- Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment & Trauma Response (VTRA Level 1 &2)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Suicide Prevention Training/Mental Health First Aid Canada
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation and Regulation Techniques
- Sexual Assault Response Training
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100
- Standard First Aid with Level C CPR and AED
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
- Critical Incident Stress Management
- Indigenous Canada Course
- Tactical Communications Course
Timeline
Peace Officer-Community Assistance Team
University of Alberta Protective Services
09.2009 - Current
Community Peace Officer Induction (CPOIP)
Journeyman Red Seal Chef
Southern Alberta Institute Technology
Professional Cooking Diploma - Professional Cook
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Catholic High School
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