1. Eileen Mc Laughlin, BA in Community Studies
#3 -15 Christopher Court
Saint John N.B. E2K-4L4
638-0086
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 1981-1985
Full care services for mentally, intellectually and physically ill or disabled children
Manager, Sproul Court Lodge, Community Residence 1976-1981
House 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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2. 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