LINN BRADLEY

525 Brechin Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2X1

Tel: 250-714-1799
Email: linn_bradley@shaw.ca

PROFILE

• Knowledgeable in child welfare, positive parenting skills, cross cultural issues and accessible
community resources.
o Educated in the Child Family and Community Service Act.
o Familiar with the Housing and Social Development Act and Regulations.
• Highly organized, and able to set priorities to efficiently manage a demanding workload.
• Motivated team player who can work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team or individually.
• Very resourceful and have strong problem solving abilities.
• Handle discrete and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills with the ability to relate effectively to
individuals across all organizational levels.
o Provide non-judgmental support and empathy to the special needs of high risk and
marginalized populations.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), MIS, Geno-Pro, Sectorlynx
and internet applications.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Social Work – Child Specialization

University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
(2009)

Social Services Diploma with Honours

College of New Caledonia, Prince George, BC
(2003)

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Child Welfare (4th yr practicum) 2009

Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD), Prince George, BC
• Performed Step-Wise interviews with children and adults to assess and determine risk.
• Used the Immediate Safety Assessment (ISA), Risk Assessment (RA) and Comprehensive Plan
of Care (CPOC) to determine response time, risk analysis and action plan.
• Collaborated with social workers and the courts in developing and implementing least intrusive
measures.
• Used Geno-Pro to research familial and cultural roots of children in MCFD care.
• Liaised with community resources.

Housing and Outreach (3rd yr practicum) 2008

Counsel of Seniors, Prince George, BC
 • Provided Seniors with information regarding access to local resources that pertain to finances,
housing and healthcare.
• Collaborated on the development of a housing resource booklet “Seven Steps Up, Seven Steps
Down”.
o Provided Seniors with photographs and information on accessible and affordable housing
in the Prince George community.

Children’s Assessment and Support Worker

2001
Prima Treatment Centre, Prince George, BC
• Implemented Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training to assist children aged 6-12 in obtaining life
skills.
• Applied behaviour modification and token reward techniques to develop
learning activities for children.
• Review child’s emotional and behavioural needs and risks to assist in the plans that evaluate
behavioural, developmental, issue specific interactions and activities to meet children’s needs.

Support Worker - Healthiest Babies Possible 1998

Northern Family Health Society, Prince George, BC
• Provided education and support to women with high risk pregnancies.
o Primary focus is on lifestyle issues regarding nutrition, smoking, alcohol and drug use.
• Worked in a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Dieticians and Outreach Workers.
• Co-facilitated Prenatal, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Drug use During Pregnancy
workshops.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Outreach Worker & Family Worker Nov 2009 – Present

Northern Health Authority, Prince George, BC
• Provide strength-based approach to service delivery of education and support to families who
require improved parenting and life skill development.
• Work collaboratively with Ministry of Children and Family Development social workers, other
community agencies and the families.
• Experience using Sectorlynx database to keep accurate files for 6-10 families per caseload.

Shelter Support Worker Apr. 2009 – Nov. 2009

AWAC Shelter, Prince George, BC
• Apply a harm reduction approach to provide support to women who are affected by violence,
addiction, homelessness and health issues.
• Handle high stress emergency situations within a minimal barrier shelter.
• Work within a multidisciplinary external team that includes the RCMP, Community Response
Unit and Community Outreach Assertive Services Team (COAST).

Advocacy Coordinator Sept. 2005 – Sept. 2007

Active Support Against Poverty, Prince George, BC
• Advocated poverty rights in accessing benefits from the Ministry of Housing and Social
Development (MHSD).
o Researched legislation to aid clients in overturning MHSD decision to deny financial
benefits.
 o Represented clients at Tribunal Hearings.
• Responsible for training new staff and practicum students on policies and procedures.
• Network with community resources, agencies and businesses to connect clients to needed
resources.

Support Worker Sept. 1988 – Dec. 1991

District Association for Community Living, Williams Lake, BC
• Facilitated programs to individuals living with disabilities to enhance independent living skills,
community integration and personal improvement.
• Implemented alternative communication methods for clients who are non verbal.
o Developed a PIC SYMBOL communication system.
o Created learning games tied to community integration.

WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

CONFERENCES
• The Provincial Training Conference for Legal Advocates, Vancouver, BC (2006)

WORKSHOPS
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Information Workshop (2010)
• Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (2010)
• Stress Management in the Workplace (2010)
• Informal 9 week Training in the Triple P Parenting Program (2010)
• SAFE - Structured Analysis Family Evaluation for Fostercare evaluation (2009)
• Aging Well in the North (2008)
• Preventing the Abuse of Seniors (2008)
• Advocacy and the Law (2008)
• Age-Friendly Communities (2008)
• The Effects of Crystal Meth Use (2006)
• Orientation to Community Support (1990)

REFERENCES

Cindy Ignas, Family Education Manager

Project Parent North
Northern Health Authority, Prince George, BC Tel: 250-649-4822

Marianne Sorensen, Executive Director

AWAC Shelter, Prince George, BC Tel: 250-562-6262

Audrey Schwartz, Executive Director

Active Support Against Poverty, Prince George, BC Tel: 250-563-6112

Tanya Buttress, Intake Team Leader

Ministry of Children & Family Development, Prince George, BC Tel: 250-565-6876