Early Childhood Educator in Calgary, Alberta

I have worked with all types of children. I have been working in the residential setting with children ages 4-18. These children have had many different challenges from ODD, to FAS and beyond. I have also worked as a Camp councillor and and Recreation programmer for the city of Calgary, which granted me the opportunity to organize and support volunteers as well as children.\r\n\r\nRelevant Professional Experience\r\n\r\nWoods Homes -Calgary AB May 2014- Current\r\nChild and Family Worker \r\nAs a Child and Family Worker 1 the following were my duties:\r\n-Completes specified needs assessment to identify the individual social, emotional, behavioural and academic requirements of the child and family and documents same as part of the engagement and Intake of the family within time frame.\r\n-Meal Plan holistic meals and make the majority of meals for the week. Teach basic cooking skills to youth.\r\n-In conjunction with program management, develops treatment goals and case management strategies that reflect the family as the unit of care while providing for the specific and individual needs of the child(ren) and family members identified as requiring specific assistance\r\n-Liaises between the family, school, community and other professional groups and service providers in order to strengthen the families’ capacity to function autonomously\r\n-Advocates for the family and in that role supports the development of a network of resources with the family, community and other involved professionals while teaching the families how to advocate for themselves Assists the child and family to address issues that could be affecting the child’s social/emotional/behavioural/academic progress by providing direct services such as parent/child relationship building training, parent skills training, supportive individual and/or family counselling\r\n-Attends to the safety of all family members at all times by intervening directly in crisis situations and providing follow-up care as required Co-ordinates other services (medical, psychology) as needed\r\n-Participates in weekly supervision, case reviews, clinical rounds and team meetings in order to ensure the delivery of effective Family Support services Develops skills in individual, group and family counselling through in-services training and professional development opportunities\r\n-Completes all documentation in a timely and professional quality manner Communicates with parents, clinicians, social workers, school personnel, and other professionals via case conference, team meetings, written reports and clinical rounds.\r\n\r\n\r\nProspect Human Services- Calgary AB, June 2013- May 2014\r\nJob Coach\r\nAs a Job Coach the following were my duties:\r\n-Educate and promote the role of the Job Coach to employers during informational sessions and client interviews\r\n-Research client file to determine: service plan, work history, diagnosis, support network, medication requirements, current funding, client learning style and all other relevant information, in order to educate decision making process\r\n-Effectively analyze details of work expectations, work environment and workplace culture to anticipate possible barriers and stressors for client\r\n-Maintain intense on-site observation of client work performance, and collaborate with employer to achieve success by educating employer about potential barriers and stressors, creating tailored strategies to manage challenges that present themselves, educating employers around strategies used with the learning style of the client and developing retention plans for employer\r\n-Update Case Managers, EPS and support networks on placement progress\r\n-Continually monitor client and employer satisfaction with Prospect services\r\n-Accurately maintain all required reporting in a timely fashion\r\n-Maintain a strong working knowledge of Alberta Labour Standards, Occupational Health and Safety Standards, Canadian Employment Equity Act, CET standards and funder policies and protocol\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCloser to Home Community Services – Calgary, AB 2011 - 2...\r\nAlternate Teaching Parent and Group Home Coordinator of Achievement Place One\r\n\r\nAs an Alternate teaching parent the following were my duties:\r\n-Facilitate success for clients by assisting the children/youth with day to day activities and routines.\r\n-Created treatment plans and implemented them into every day life. \r\n-Utilized the Teaching-Family Model to encourage the development of close relationships and relevant skills which would enable clients to successfully integrate back into their families and communities. \r\n-Worked with clients that were both high risk and high behavioural youth who had multiple diagnoses, and who became violent on a regular basis.\r\nAs Group Home Coordinator the following were my duties.\r\n-Coordinating the day-to-day activities of a group home (Meal plan, budget, case files, face to face interaction with staff and clients)\r\n- Providing support to the residents and staff.\r\n-Ensuring that program standards and reporting requirements are met.\r\n-Dealing with crisis management.\r\n-Worked closely with the management team to oversee and coordinate program operations, staff supervision, development, and program budgeting. \r\n-Developed cooperative relationships with consumers, partners and professionals in the community. \r\n-Completed all program assessment tools, reports and other required paperwork, in a timely manner. \r\n-On-call responsibilities were required as part of this position.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCity of Calgary – Calgary, AB 2011 - 2...\r\nRecreation Programmer East Area Office\r\n\r\nAs a Recreation Programmer the following were my duties:\r\n-Assisted in interviewing and scheduling of program/event staff and volunteers as required.\r\n-Created a safe and caring atmosphere for at risk youth in the North East of Calgary\r\n-Worked directly with the youth and leaders to create support next work.\r\n-Provided counselling opportunities to youth in need, or supply resources for their specific situation.\r\n-Supported program staff and volunteers by providing guidance, leadership and coaching.\r\n-Assisted in co-ordination and implementation of training for program/event staff and volunteers.\r\n-Participated in the development of program content.\r\n-Assisted in the program set up and take down for special events.\r\n-Booked Facilities that were required.\r\n-Followed through on contractual arrangements pertaining to program logistics.\r\n-Coordinated program equipment and supplies requests, storage and inventory.\r\n-Assisted in the distribution of program/event posters.\r\n-Developed positive rapport with all internal and external clients.\r\n-Assisted with program.\r\n\r\n\r\nEducational Background\r\n\r\nBachelor of Theology focused in Youth Ministry\r\nAmbrose University College - 2010\r\n\r\nHigh School Diploma\r\nG.P Vanier - 2005\r\n\r\nSpecial Certifications\r\nAvailable upon request:\r\n\r\n-Trained in the Family Teaching Model\r\n-Non Violent Crisis intervention\r\nSexual Diversity training\r\n Medication Management,\r\nHealth and Safety training\r\nGrief and loss training \r\nReactive Attachment disorder Training\r\nHealthy play\r\nLEAD\r\nResource management\r\nHiring and firing formulas and training\r\nHow to spot and deal with undisclosed abuse in children and teens\r\nStandard First Aid Canadian Red Cross\r\nFood Safe Canada I have ample experience with special needs. Since my childhood I have been working with persons with disabilities, and they hold a special place in my heart. I am not only able, but thrilled to work with little angels that struggle with any type of disability.