1. VINANSIO WANI-LADO
507-91 Franklin St. S., Kitchener, ON N2C 1R6
416-833-7038 | vpitia@yahoo.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Extensive experience in a residential setting with individuals with exceptional needs
• Ability to provide a wide range of support and resources to individuals with complex needs associated with
dual diagnosis and mental health issues
• Highly organized, energetic, with proven administrative and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, promoting team unity and goal clarification
• Exceptional leadership skills developed in a variety of settings and roles
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Dedicated and responsible individual with good work ethics and integrity
• Solid crisis management skills and conflict resolution facilitator
• Outstanding written skills, in correlation with extensive program planning experience
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Certified in CPR, CPI, and Pharmacology
COUNSELLING, PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHING SKILLS
• Outstanding skills in interviewing and counseling individuals, couples, and families
• Certified Pastor, EWIM, Milton, Canada
• Exceptional knowledge in intake procedures
• Efficient group organizer and facilitator
• Counseling, program planning, and teaching in youth & children outreach programs
• Budget planning skills
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct Support Professional 2002-2016
Christian Horizons, Guelph, ON, Canada
• Planned, developed, and implemented strategies for individuals with behavioural problems
• Assisted individuals in their social, spiritual and mental development
• Supported individuals in making and achieving their goals through plan of care meetings
• Assisted Program Manager with quarterly budget planning, preparation, monitoring, and reviewing
• Attended meetings with other community agencies to advocate for individual rights
• Wrote reports and submitted monthly financial journals to account payable and payroll head office
• Facilitated community integration and enhanced social interaction
• Participated in care planning activities and team meetings with purpose and initiative
• Ensured the safety, security, and welfare of clients
• Assisted Program Manager with staff scheduling and vacation request

2. Community Liaison Worker 2008
Lawrence Heights Community Health Centre, Toronto
• Worked with transitional-aged youth and children
• Attended medical appointments with clients and acted as their advocate
• Facilitated community integration and social interaction
• Provided opportunity and support for individuals to make choices through education, dialogue and goal
planning
• Ensured the safety, security, and welfare of clients
• Participated in care planning activities and team meetings
Child & Youth Counselor/ Settlement Worker 2007-2008
York Weston Community Centre, Toronto, ON
• Assisted immigrant children and youth with after school work and summer school program
• Educated immigrant youth and children how to maintain their cultural heritage while integrating into
Canadian culture
• Conducted parent teachers interviews
• Advocated immigrant settlement issues with other community agencies
• Coordinated workshops to orient parents about Ontario school system
• Recruited volunteers to tutor immigrant children in math and English
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Kawartha Youth for Christ, Peterborough, ON 2002-2004
• Counseling, planning and teaching youth and children ministries and outreach programs
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Leadership Certificate 2012
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
• Understanding Human Behavior
• Lead People to Effectiveness
• Building Healthy Team
• Team Building And Team Dimension
• Managing Conflict Opportunity
• More Life Out Of Your Time
Bachelor of Arts, International Development & Economics
Trent University, Peterborough, ON