Chantal Tait
Prince Albert
Summary
Proactive Child and Family Well-Being Director and Registered Social Worker with extensive experience in culturally responsive prevention and intervention strategies. Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams, providing detailed reports, and overseeing funds and services. Bringing expertise in academic guidance, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Family Well-Being Director
One Arrow First Nation
12.2023 - Current
- Providing representation on behalf of the One Arrow First Nation Band regarding matters of child protection
- Serve as a liaison for families who work with either the Ministry of Social Services or Saskatoon Tribal Council, Child and Family Services
- Provide culturally responsive prevention and or intervention strategies to reduce the risk of child protection involvement.
- Manage and oversee a team of staff providing prevention services the community.
- Providing accurate and detailed reports to leadership and funding agencies such as Indigenous Services Canada and Saskatoon Tribal Council
Jordan's Principle Coordinator
One Arrow First Nation
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Supported First Nations families with children who need to connect to services and resources in the area of health, education, and social, both on and off reserve
- Managed funds provided through Jordan’s Principle for services/supports approved for families. Supported data collection and analytical activities to better understand the scope of children’s needs and the nature of service gaps.
- Responsible for overseeing staff in the area of Jordan’s Principle at One Arrow First Nation
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the best outcome possible for the child.
Student Services Advisor
Carlton Trail College
09.2013 - 08.2020
- Provided information, support and referrals to students in distress
- Provided academic guidance.
- Responsible for recruitment and retention for all adult programming
- Provided crisis intervention.
- Planned, developed and facilitated workshops to provide students with specialized assistance such as financial aid, scholarships, study tips, goal setting, etc.
- Provided case management for situations including mental health, wellbeing, and other interconnected needs such as academic, financial and health issues
Education
Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -
University of Regina
Prince Albert, SK06.2013
Skills
- Applied Suicide Intervention Training 2022
- WHMIS 2022
- CISM Training 2021
- Trauma Informed Care from an Indigenous Perspective 2021
- Brief Focused Counseling skills 2020
- De-escalating potentially Violent Situations 2017
Timeline
Child and Family Well-Being Director
One Arrow First Nation
12.2023 - Current
Jordan's Principle Coordinator
One Arrow First Nation
09.2020 - 12.2023
Student Services Advisor
Carlton Trail College
09.2013 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -
University of Regina
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