Pacsac Princess

Dedicated Frontline Advocate and Child Welfare Professional with over seven years of experience in high-intensity social service environments. Most recently served as an In-Home Child and Youth Worker at Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services, responsible for the safety and emotional regulation of youth within a culturally respective framework. Career built on navigating crises for others while supporting friends and family through their own mental health and addiction challenges.

Brings 5 years of high-intensity frontline experience in the child welfare sector, 2 years of dedicated adult crisis support, and 15+ years of operational management. Proficient in trauma-informed response, behavior stabilization, real-time de-escalation, case documentation, Child Welfare Information Systems (CWIS), and administrative intakes. Available to step into role starting August 8th with full availability for daytime weekday shifts.

In-Home Child and Youth Worker - Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services - Sudbury/Regional

(2024-07)

Responsible for sharing the duties of a caregiver for children and youth within a culturally respective home.

• Implement behavioral programming, provide support services, and life skills coaching to foster resilience.
• Assess physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of each child to facilitate growth and development.
• Complete all case documentation within specific timeframes according to agency policies.
• Collaborate with service partners including schools, foster parents, medical professionals, and police.

Child and Youth Worker - Youth Initiatives (Boys Group Home)

(2022-07 - 2024)

• Engaged and aided youth with basic day-to-day needs, life skills, and housekeeping.
• Planned and completed programming including outside activities, movies, and gym visits.
• Supported youth in accessing outside resources for job hunting, schooling, and medical support.
• Actively listened, providing a sounding board for youth to express their needs and concerns.

Overnight Youth Support Worker - Sudbury Action Centre for Youth

(2020-12 - 2022-12)

• Responsible for wellbeing, on-going support, and implementing emergency protocols in shelter services.
• Interviewed youth regarding homelessness, addiction, and mental impairments to determine the degree of challenges.
• Referred youth to community resources and provided appropriate follow-up.

Out of the Cold Support Worker - New Hope, Samaritan Centre

(2019-11 - 2020-03)

• Set up, engaged clients, accessed needs, and made calls as required.
• Maintained a safe environment and de-escalated situations while working with marginalized populations.