Tracy Davis-McMillan
Innisfail,AB
Summary
Family School Counsellor with 27 years experience in the Human Services field. Extensive knowledge and expertise in program planning, facilitation, and parent education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family School Counsellor
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
2022.09 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines. Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Home Visitor
McMan Youth Family And Community Services Association
2020.04 - 2023.04
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Connected families with community resources, increasing access to essential services such as healthcare, housing assistance, and educational opportunities.
- Enhanced family well-being by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness using results-based accountability measures, refining interventions as needed to maximize impact on participating families.
- Assessed child progress using standardized tools, identifying areas of concern and adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Assisted with crisis intervention services by performing emergency assessments. Connected families with appropriate supports and resources to address immediate needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive service plans for families.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support.
- Advocated for family needs within the community, fostering a support network of resources and services tailored to individual circumstances.
- Promoted school readiness by addressing the individual needs of each child in the areas of cognition, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
- Facilitated evidence-based parenting workshops, equipping parents with the tools to foster healthy child development.
- Improved child development outcomes by implementing research-based early intervention strategies.
- Documented all interactions accurately in case files following agency protocols, ensuring data integrity for reporting purposes.
Program Coordinator
McMan Youth Family And Community Services Association
2015.06 - 2020.04
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Assisted in the development of grant proposals, securing funding for vital program initiatives.
- Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer03.2011
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Certification
- First Aid
- Cultural Diversity
- Suicide Intervention
- Non-Violent De-escalation Training
- Triple P Parenting (Group, Primary Care, Selected Seminar, and Discussion Group)
- Active Parenting
- Kids Have Stress Too!
- Circle of Security
- Bringing Baby Home
- Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaires/Trainer
- Great Kids Inc.
- Handle With Care
- Rainbows
Timeline
Family School Counsellor
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
2022.09 - Current
Home Visitor
McMan Youth Family And Community Services Association
2020.04 - 2023.04
Program Coordinator
McMan Youth Family And Community Services Association
2015.06 - 2020.04
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Red Deer Polytechnic
- First Aid
- Cultural Diversity
- Suicide Intervention
- Non-Violent De-escalation Training
- Triple P Parenting (Group, Primary Care, Selected Seminar, and Discussion Group)
- Active Parenting
- Kids Have Stress Too!
- Circle of Security
- Bringing Baby Home
- Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaires/Trainer
- Great Kids Inc.
- Handle With Care
- Rainbows
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