Melonie Sampson
Passionate Leader, Learner and Teacher.
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About
A self-managed and results-orientated professional with 30+ years of experience, from direct support to executive management. Possessing leadership through excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build positive community, stakeholder, co-worker and management relationships. Strong ability to work under pressure, multi-task effectively, work independently and as a team.
A resourceful and creative problem solver with the ability to handle challenging situations and change with a consistent positive approach.
Experience
Director of Services at Better Choice Group Homes Inc. (2025-11 – 2026-04)
Manager, Services and Supports at Kerry's Place Autism Services (2017-08 – 2025-11)
Covering Acting Director, Services and Supports, 2023- November 2025
Program Supervisor of Specialized Care, Promoted to Program Supervisor/Co-Therapist at Vita Community Living Services/Mens Sana Families for Mental Health (2009-01 – 2017-09)
Simultaneous Roles and Responsibilities
Family and Member Reconciliation Worker (2012-2014)
Professional Development Committee Trainer/Facilitator (2011-2013)
Program Supervisor of Open Custody Youth Justice Supported Living Facility at Turning Point Youth Services (2006-02 – 2008-11)
Residential Supervisor, Specialized Treatment Homes at Aptus Treatment Centre, Formerly Muki Baum Treatment Centres (2001 – 2006)
Direct Care Worker II, Adult Day Program at Aptus Treatment Centre, Formerly Muki Baum Treatment Centres (1998 – 2001)
Relief Residential Counselor at Community Living Toronto (1996 – 1998)
Residential Counselor II Full Time at Community Living Toronto (1995 – 1996)
Temporary Vocational Instructor II Full Time at Community Living Toronto (1994 – 1995)
Practicum Student at Community Living Toronto (1993 – 1994)
Full Time Residential Counselor at Vita Community Living Services (1998 – 1998)
Relief Instructor at Meta Centre (1996 – 1996)
Education
Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services – Athabasca University (2021)
Diploma in Social Service Worker – Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology (1995 – 1995)
