Lillian Charles
Saskatoon
Summary
Experienced with direct client support, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trust and provide guidance. Demonstrated ability to engage and impact local communities positively and fostering supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Support Worker
Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide critical support, information, and advocacy to those navigating the complexities of the legal system.
- Assist with court preparation, bail planning, and connecting service users with community resources.
- Maintain and enhance cultural competency with service users.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Saskatoon Tribal Council
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed service plans for families that included short-term goals and long-term objectives.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs, evaluate progress, and provide resources to families.
- Identified potential safety risks within the home environment during assessment visits.
- Provided culturally competent services while respecting individual beliefs and values.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Child Protection Worker
Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed case plans in accordance with state regulations and best practice guidelines.
- Conducted interviews with children and families to assess risk of abuse or neglect.
- Provided crisis intervention services to families in need of immediate assistance.
- Collaborated with community partners, such as law enforcement and medical providers, to ensure the safety of children.
- Maintained accurate case records according to agency policy and procedures.
- Investigated allegations of physical or sexual abuse reported by mandated reporters.
- Documented all interactions with clients accurately and timely using a computerized database system.
Youth Leader
Generation Love Project
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided guidance and mentorship to youth in developing healthy relationships with peers and adults.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to working with adolescents.
- Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
- Organized and participated in fundraisers to financially support youth program.
- Supported older youth in making positive behaviour choices and took appropriate disciplinary measures.
Social Work Summer Student
Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding guidelines ensuring compliance at all times.
- Offered emotional support by listening to children, discussing feelings and helping solve problems.
- Helped facilitate age appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, sports, music for children attending family culture camps.
Foster Care Support Worker
Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted in recruiting, training, and supervising foster parents as well as providing them with ongoing support and guidance.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments or other necessary activities related to a client's case plan.
- Supported caregivers by providing respite opportunities as needed throughout the year.
- Conducted assessments of foster homes and children under care during home visits every 4-6 weeks.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Youth Support Worker
Lac La Ronge Indian Health Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth by facilitating activities and monitoring progress.
- Facilitated support groups designed to promote healthy relationships among participants.
- Actively engaged with youth in recreational activities such as sports or arts and crafts projects.
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
Education
Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -
University of Regina
09-2024
Certificate in Reconciliation Studies -
University of Regina
09-2023
Skills
- Understanding Traditional Healing, Traditional Protocol Adherence
- Strong work ethic
- Fast learner
- Verbal communication
- Youth mentoring
- Caseload management
- Punctual and reliable
- Active learning
Education and Training
other,other,other
Languages
English
Certification
- Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License
- Trauma-Informed Interventions through an Indigenous Worldview | Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children | January 2024
- Brain Story Certification | Alberta Family Wellness Initiative | January 2024
- Family Resilience | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | January 2024
- What about the Parents? Trauma, Parents, Kids & Parenting | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | January 2024
Timeline
Court Support Worker
Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan
11.2024 - 01.2025
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Saskatoon Tribal Council
08.2024 - 10.2024
Child Protection Worker
Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services
04.2024 - 07.2024
Youth Leader
Generation Love Project
06.2021 - 09.2021
Social Work Summer Student
Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Foster Care Support Worker
Lac La Ronge Indian Child & Family Services
04.2017 - 04.2018
Youth Support Worker
Lac La Ronge Indian Health Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
Certificate in Reconciliation Studies -
University of Regina
- Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License
- Trauma-Informed Interventions through an Indigenous Worldview | Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children | January 2024
- Brain Story Certification | Alberta Family Wellness Initiative | January 2024
- Family Resilience | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | January 2024
- What about the Parents? Trauma, Parents, Kids & Parenting | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | January 2024
Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work -
University of Regina
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