• Work with children, youth, and families facing a range of emotional, social, behavioural difficulties, and special needs. • Supported children, ages 6-13 years old who have experienced severe trauma and abuse, including a very high-risk individual who required a 2:1 ratio of care.• Responsibilities included; personal care, meal preparation, community activities, driving client, medication administration, educational a building attachment, and creating an appropriate/safe environment. • I worked in partnership with behavioral interventionists and psychologists to support and implement the Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) recommendations and attended the monthly meetings to report on progress reviews.• I worked extensively with a client for over a year who was extremely high needs and who presented as FASD, ADD, sexual trauma, and in foster care system fostered and considered one of her key supports and involved full time in her interventions and daily development life, social and emotional.• Proven track record of caring for individuals in a values-based, and respectful manner, and using a high-level of positive energy as a way to model positive behaviours that lead to better client outcomes.• Garnered experience with challenging behaviours and conflict and was required to complete Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the MANDT system.

• Managed and provided a range of services for youth (13-18) and their families. Conducted intake assessment and outreach activities to empower and meet the clients and organizational goals and objectives. • I acted upon referrals through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) for residents of New Westminster and Burnaby so ensure clients followed through on their service-plans and responsibilities.• Introduced and lead a successful initiative called the 'Urban Horse Project', where clients and their families participated in a therapeutic setting using horses to build the youths' self-esteem and confidence while supporting the overall well-being of the family.• Created opportunities to use my background in sports development and training in psycho-social rehabilitation to create greater holistic programming for vulnerable youth to connect heart, mind, and body. • I monitor and track Youth Agreements (YAG) and Young Adult Agreements (AYA) requirements and escalated any concerns, issues, or opportunities to Ministry staff.• Successfully collaborated with the care team, primarily social workers, educators, Ministry clinicians, counselors, family, and residential supervisors, to ensure clients are well supported and do not fall through the cracks. • Facilitated and coached youth and family members on a range of effective social, emotional, and interpersonal skills, including facilitating parenting skills e.g., coping strategies, positive behaviour, and appropriate discipline approaches. • Core duties included: participating in-home visits, curfew checks, community activities, advocating for victims, referring to resources like sexual health clinics, and health vans, preparing youth for academic and vocational opportunities.

• Managed and provided a range of services for youth (13-18) and their families. Conducted intake assessment and outreach activities to empower and meet the clients and organizational goals and objectives. • I acted upon referrals through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) for residents of New Westminster and Burnaby so ensure clients followed through on their service-plans and responsibilities.• Introduced and lead a successful initiative called the 'Urban Horse Project', where clients and their families participated in a therapeutic setting using horses to build the youths' self-esteem and confidence while supporting the overall well-being of the family.• Created opportunities to use my background in sports development and training in psycho-social rehabilitation to create greater holistic programming for vulnerable youth to connect heart, mind, and body. • I monitor and track Youth Agreements (YAG) and Young Adult Agreements (AYA) requirements and escalated any concerns, issues, or opportunities to Ministry staff.• Successfully collaborated with the care team, primarily social workers, educators, Ministry clinicians, counselors, family, and residential supervisors, to ensure clients are well supported and do not fall through the cracks. • Facilitated and coached youth and family members on a range of effective social, emotional, and interpersonal skills, including facilitating parenting skills e.g., coping strategies, positive behaviour, and appropriate discipline approaches. • Core duties included: participating in-home visits, curfew checks, community activities, advocating for victims, referring to resources like sexual health clinics, and health vans, preparing youth for academic and vocational opportunities.

• The role provided residential support for 2-5 individuals, ranging from 19-50 years old, involving mental health, dual-diagnosis, special needs, and often challenging behaviours.• Responsible for promoting the individual’s independence and helping create opportunities for them to learn and practice new skills, e.g., communication, social, educational development or life skills.• I focused and practiced with each individual’s method of communication to help them grow and develop; for example, I was required to learn ASL to be effective.• The role required me to develop, implement, and document everyone’s Personal Service Plans (PSPs).• I was required to assist with personal care needs and assist in maintaining a standard that will ensure that they are seen positively by their friends, family, and community and to build and fulfilling those relationships.• You administer medication, arrange for travel, and maintain appropriate documentation and records.• Proven experience in maintaining positive working relationships with all professionals involved in the care of the individual.• I was assigned at several different locations and was quickly able to build and develop a rapport with my clients as evidenced by their direct feedback.

• Designed and developed after-school programs for children (ages 6-13) and facilitated positive and fun environments for individuals with various levels of developmental disabilities and cultural backgrounds. Groups size was approx. 30 children.• Leveraged the program to provide information, resources, and referrals as many children were in the foster care system. • Worked closely with School Principles and teachers and leadership to moderate any issues that arose, e.g., disruptive or violent behaviours.• Responsible for supervising a small team of workers and conducted performance reviews and provided employee feedback.• Responsible for onboarding and training new employees.• Proficient in the ‘Uses Share Vision’ and ‘Relias’ programming for staff communication.• I was recognized by the Principle of Edmonds Elementary for developing and facilitating creative and effective curriculum including life skills, meal preparation, or physical activity-type workshops.• Responsible for working within budget and purchasing of program supplies, materials, and maintaining administrative records.• Duties included providing orientation for volunteers, new staff, and completing ongoing staff evaluations.• I managed a budget for programming expenditures.

• Designed afterschool programs for children ages 2-12, including supervising family and adult programs. Topic areas included sports, science, and cooking, babysitting certification, girls-group, and art classes.• Established and maintained a positive environment that fosters motivating and fun experiences for participants.