Sharon Janakas
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1J8
Cell: 204-***-****
***************@*****.***
Objective
In applying for a position within your organization, I hope to continue to be a support to children, youth and families. I hope to continue to develop skills and experience that can be passed onto the people that I am blessed to work with.
Summary of Qualifications
Knowledge of Child Welfare System
Stronger supervisory skills and experience
Ability to work as a team player or independently
Computer literate
Knowledge of Aboriginal traditions
Serve It Safe
Employment History
Youth Care Worker 2009 - 2014
B & L Resources for Children, Youth and Families
Winnipeg, Manitoba
While employed at B & L, I have worked as a casual worker, full-time days, and full-time awake Over Nights positions. In all positions I have worked as a team member to provide supervision and safety to youth living in the group home, by facilitating positive change in a structured and therapeutic environment.
Duties include:
Create a strong, positive relationship with the youth
Carry out appropriate documentation
Monitor youth’s medical, dental and optical needs
Perform routine household tasks
Plan, supervise and participate in youth recreation activities and meetings
Facilitate and participate in case planning meetings, school meeting and day planning meetings
Develop professional skills and maintain knowledge of current youth care practices.
Manager, Assistant Manager, Third Key Holder 2001 - 2003
Bentley Leather
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Performed opening/closing duties of the store
Provide superior customer service and cashier duties
Daily shipping and receiving of stock, including store front displays
Trained in anti-theft prevention
Performed daily cash balancing, deposits, including weekly cash balance reports
Interviewed, hired, trained and schedules staff
Conducted yearly inventory of stock.
Volunteer Experience
ManitoAhbee Festival 2013 - 2015
MANY Fest 2014
Inner-City Campus Student Association (ACWI rep.) 2006 - 2008
University of Manitoba, Inner-City Campus, William Norrie Centre
Inner-City Campus Student Food Bank 2004 - 2006
University of Manitoba, Inner-City Campus, William Norrie Centre
Board Member 1995 - 1997
Broadway Community Centre
Professional Development
Core 808 Culture & Diversity - Nov. 2012
Core 810 Documentation & Observation - June 2012
Core 804 The Impacts of Neglect & Abuse on Child Development - June 2012
Assist - Dec. 2009
Conquering Conflict Workshops - May 2009
Youth Violence Prevention toolkit training - March 2008
Kapaapako Miikiwaap Butterfly Lodge teachings - Jan. 2008
Understanding the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children - 2007
Gentle Teaching (4 Hours) - 2007
Basic Ojibway Course Oct. 2006
Women's Support Group - May 2000
The Couple's Group - 2000
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen, How to Listen so Kids Will Talk - 2000
Basic Parenting Program - March 2000
Adults Building Confidence - June 1995