Program and project manager of One Stop Talk/Parlons Maintenenant. Coordinating and supporting the growth and success of the program through an equity and inclusive lens, including platform design, virtual training design and development, pan-provincial partner and stakeholder development and engagement, data collection and analysis, as well as leading a team of multidisciplinary staff.

Provide supervision, administrative management, support and oversight to the live-in treatment staff and program to ensure treatment program efficacy, adherence to best practices and legislative standards for client care in a unionized, ministry licensed and accredited environment.• Supervise the day-to-day operation of all staff, including scheduling, review of work, task delegation and completion, coordinating vacation and overtime requests through an anti-racist/anti-Black… Show more Provide supervision, administrative management, support and oversight to the live-in treatment staff and program to ensure treatment program efficacy, adherence to best practices and legislative standards for client care in a unionized, ministry licensed and accredited environment.• Supervise the day-to-day operation of all staff, including scheduling, review of work, task delegation and completion, coordinating vacation and overtime requests through an anti-racist/anti-Black, anti-oppression, trauma-informed lens• Ability to coach, lead and supervise staff in a service-oriented, complex and politically sensitive environment • Develop and implement detailed plans and recommend policies regarding program specific requirements, including program design, assessment criteria, process review, performance measures and monitoring in relation to the program and agency• Monitor and evaluate staff performance, provide supervision, hear grievances and recommend disciplinary action when necessary• Administer and monitor assigned budget for the program ensuring expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations• Facilitate and/or support sector-wide coordination to bridge gaps of care for youth• Support the agency in goal towards equity, diversity and inclusion via consultation and community connection• Increased and streamlined communication in the program through implementing new processes such as a Communication Log, monthly email updates and staff supervision• Prepare and/or disseminate culturally appropriate training tools and information• Update and oversee related database and documentation completion to ensure accuracy and that Licensing and Accreditation requirements are met• Collaborate with inter-agency and community-based professionals to provide wholistic support and resources to program youth• Provide conflict resolution support/mediation to team members Show less

CHP is a City of Toronto violence prevention initiative which aims to reduce youth violence through increasing mental health literacy.• Able to engage and build strong working relationships and collaborate with project participants, staff, community youth/leaders, members, Toronto Public Housing, community organizations, and City initiatives• Supported the wellbeing of communities and their members through various trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, culturally safe… Show more CHP is a City of Toronto violence prevention initiative which aims to reduce youth violence through increasing mental health literacy.• Able to engage and build strong working relationships and collaborate with project participants, staff, community youth/leaders, members, Toronto Public Housing, community organizations, and City initiatives• Supported the wellbeing of communities and their members through various trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, culturally safe and responsive approaches during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic• Administered and monitored assigned budget ensuring development of criteria and expenditure control within approved budget limitations• Conducted and assessed individual and community wide impact and risk assessments to ensure volunteer and participant safety as well as effective service delivery• Designed, developed, and implemented community engagement events informed by community needs• Supervised and supported paid youth volunteers (Healers) and supported the design and facilitation of trauma informed, healing centric, culturally competent 12-week mental health workshop series and community events • Supervised and supported peer mentors as paid employees when community crisis incidents occurred to enhance their ability to best support the Healers and participants in their community.• Created and maintained data collection for report and evaluation purposes• Developed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated a successful social media strategy• Committee member on the agency Anti-Oppressive Practice Council – provided consultation to agency leaders in the implementation of anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks and practices• Coordinated and facilitated multi-agency tasks and events such as project marketing development and purchases• Designed, developed and delivered a variety of accessible, anti-oppressive, culturally relevant/non-traditional training tools and outreach materials Show less

An accredited mental health open detention facility; working with male youth between the ages of 12 and 18+, whom are working through the justice system process using a strengths-based approach. We support in the navigation and understanding of the justice system while supporting their mental health and overall well-being (including family work). I also held the following positions within the agency: - Level 1 UMAB (Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour) Trainer (5 years)-… Show more An accredited mental health open detention facility; working with male youth between the ages of 12 and 18+, whom are working through the justice system process using a strengths-based approach. We support in the navigation and understanding of the justice system while supporting their mental health and overall well-being (including family work). I also held the following positions within the agency: - Level 1 UMAB (Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour) Trainer (5 years)- Health and Safety representative (3 years)- FASD Core Group member (2 years) Show less

Working with young people and families to support healing and success.

Increasing Child and Youth Care knowledge and practices for students through a relational and anti-oppressive approach.- supporting students and their supervisors through field placement- advocating for student needs- completing evaluations in a timely manner- inputting information in the faculty database (Blackboard)

Supporting frontline staff and management in creating a transformative culture and mindset through weekly discussion circles, mediations and a final report.

Working with children and youth ages 6 - 19 using a strengths-based approach. Supporting students in being successful in the classroom setting and supporting the teacher-student relationship.

Assisted the ICCRP (International and Canadian Child's Rights Partnership) project team in obtaining and organizing data regarding the monitoring and implementation of child participation rights throughout the world. This project works with researchers and young people from China, Brazil, South Africa, and Canada (New Brunswick & Ontario).

Assisted a professor teaching Child Abuse and Neglect course (1st year CYC program) in areas requested of me including marking student quizzes, tests, and essays.

Working with youth ages 7 - 14 in a group home setting using a strengths-based approach. Supporting full-time staff and completing daily documentation.