Eileen Mc Laughlin, BA in Community Studies#3 -15 Christopher CourtSaint John N.B. E2K-4L4

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HIGHLIGHTS - CAREER IN NON-PROFIT / HUMAN SERVICE SECTOR Executive Director, Saint John Volunteer Centre 1999 – present Reporting to the Board of Directors: leadership, program management (Governance and Volunteer Management Training, and Volunteer Recruitment and Referral), design and implementation of initiatives, human resources and financial management, staff supervision, volunteer mentoring, non-profit network communications, marketing and fund raising

Full time University Student UCCB 1997-99 (BACS)

Executive Director, Family Resource Centre Saint John 1985-1996 Reporting to the Board of Directors: program management --education, training and services for families and individuals at risk. Many clients had a history of living with violence, and the Centre’s services included advocacy, counsel (using person directed approach) and referrals to local agencies such as Hestia House, Second Stage, Mental Health, Gentle Path, and other counselling and support services. Other responsibilities: leadership, design and implementation of initiatives, supervision, human and financial resources, marketing and funding-raising.

Care Giver/Activity Coordinator, Dr. Roberts Hospital School 1981-1985Full care services for mentally, intellectually and physically ill or disabled children

Manager, Sproul Court Lodge, Community Residence 1976-1981House Manager to six adult residents with intellectual and physical disabilities.

EDUCATION

Life Long Continuous Learner: 50+ academic, professional and community-based courses on work-related and personal development subjects Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (core programs in Social Work & applied arts) University College of Cape Breton Sydney NS, Graduated April 1999

Management in the Non-Profit Sector Certificate U.N.B., Fredericton, N.B.1991

Human Service Counselor Certificate N.B.C.C. June 1975

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

Experience in individual needs assessment, goal setting, advocacy, guidance, Support, information and referral, in residence and outreach

Case Management team member, responsible for delivery of case management plans

Grounded in the fundamentals of person centered and person directed approach, including a strength based approach in assisting others to build competencies

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SKILLS AND STRENGTHS, continued

Knowledge and experience in risk assessment and safety planning associated with Case Management

Experience in counselling related to relationships, parenting and finances in crisis. Able to interact with individuals regarding pros and cons of choices that may have risks. Extensive experience working with diverse cultural populations.

Excellent writing, reporting skills and proposal writing.

Extensive public speaking experience, chairing meetings, group facilitation.

Extensive network and knowledge of non-profit sector at local and national level

Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, & Access, Various Social Media, WordPress.

RELATED COMMUNITY APPOINTMENTS /VOLUNTEERING

Founding member, Board of Directors, Community Health Centre of Saint John

Founding member, Board of Directors, Sophia Recovery Centre, Saint John N.B. 2008-2011 A day program for women in recovery from addiction; the vast majority are survivors of childhood and/or adult abuse.

Member, Board of Directors, Gentle Path Counselling Services, Saint John N.B. 2010- 2012 Provides counselling, education and support to people in need (predominately women in recovery).

Member then Chair, Board of Directors, New Beginnings S.H.A.R.E. Activity Centre, Saint John N.B. 2009-2012. Clients are long term mental health consumers engaged in leading social and recreational activities in a self-help model.

Facilitator, (“Nobody’s Perfect” program) held at SJ Regional Correctional Centre through the Elizabeth Fry Society 1989. Participants were incarcerated women preparing for parenting upon their release.

Coordinator, English Language training program, New Immigrants and International students 2001-2004

Founder, Coalition of Caring Organizations (C.O.C.O.) 2014 – present Formed to share concerns, communicate combined needs, problem solve and support alternate funding in light of significant changes in local funding priorities.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST