Experience

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  Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary (PASC)

  • Calgary, Alberta

  • Facilitator

    • Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
    • Calgary, Alberta

    Supporting people with disabilities to become fully involved in their workplace culture and in the community. Empowering people by providing opportunities to explore new experiences. Facilitating the development of natural supports. Providing employment services including resume writing, intervie...

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  Okotoks Toy LIbrary

  • Okotoks

  • Toy Librarian

    • 2005 - 2013
    • Okotoks

    Manage and take responsibilty for the daily operations of the toy lending library, which includes customer service, being communication liasion between membership and board, using library management program, inventory control and systems development, cashiering and physical building operations

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  CORE Association

  • Medicine Hat, Alberta

  • Community Rehabilitation Worker

    • 2001 - 2004
    • Medicine Hat, Alberta

    Supporting individuals in their activities in the community, including leisure, education, employment and volunteer pursuits.

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  St. Albert Association for People with Disabili...

  • St. Albert, Alberta

  • Day Option Worker

    • 2000 - 2001
    • St. Albert, Alberta

    Assisting adults with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment and participating in community activities.

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  Goodwill Industries of Alberta

  • Manager, Service Delivery

    • 1998 - 1998

    Leading and managing the day to day operations of the Employment and Life Skills Programs. Providing direct supervision to staff members. Monitoring work and outcome of programs.

  • Program Developer

    • 1997 - 1998

    Assisting program participants with determining their goals. Ensuring program participants are accessing the services needed to help them achieve their goals. Providing adults with disabilties with the support to have a full and meaningful life.

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  Developmental Disabilities Resource Center of C...

  • Calgary, Alberta

  • Employment Specialist

    • 1992 - 1997
    • Calgary, Alberta

    Assisting adults with disabilities to secure and maintain employment. Education and community awareness of the skills and abilities of people with disabilities. Providing pre-employment training, including job search, interview skills and resume writing. Advocating for marginalized groups. Buildi...