Shannon Webber

(403) 819-5493
webber.clan5@gmail.com
Education
1995 Achieved High School Diploma
Hillmond Central School, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
1998 Achieved Diploma in Community Disability and
Rehabilitation
Lakeland College, Lloydminster, Alberta
2016-2017 Currently achieving Bachelors Degree in Community
Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, University of
Calgary, Calgary.
Anticipated completion 2017
Skills and Abilities
Leadership- leadership abilities have been a strong element in my experiences in
working with many teams as a Behavioral Therapist as well as role as PDD
Coordinator supervising team members. Mentoring and teaching are required to be
demonstrated for both positions. I take initiative and am an independent worker.
Planning and Facilitation- as Events Coordinator, initiating, developing and
organizing events is a critical component for this position. As Behavioral Therapist, I
use assessment and then develop, facilitate, and evaluate behavioral plans and
coordinate these plans within an interdisciplinary team environment, drawing on a
strength based approach. I have the ability to prioritize and adjust according to
needs.
Collaborator as a student through group facilitation and as a Behavioral Specialist I
have had the ability to collaborate with many different people, teams and families. I
have high capabilities in complex family and team dynamics. Ive strengthen my
skills in communication, compromise, and team work through work experience and
during my educational pursuits.
Learner working with people allows for self-reflection and provides an opportunity
for me to learn from those people Im working with teaching me on an ongoing
basis. As well, through my experience as a student for the past 2 years, this has
given me the opportunity to evoke passion and energy in my field. As a student I
been able to learn to through feedback from my professors and my peers. Through
my practicum I have been able to apply that learning approach to work placements
perspective.
Communicator being an advocate as a private guardian and through my
responsibilities as Behavioral Consultant, I have been involved with many teams,
parents, professionals that require me to discuss, address, suggest, and facilitate
situations which continue to strengthen my communication skills. I am able to
develop strong relationships and rapport through practicing high level of effective
communication.

Work Experience
2015-present Behavioral Therapist Big Plans for
Little Kids
Provide Behavioral assessment, intervention and implementation for children in
preschool settings with teachers and educational assistants.
Provide teaching, training and support to families to implement strategies.
Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team along with other professionals
(Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist,
Educational Coordinators).
Ability to work with dynamic teams and to coordinate schedule autonomously and
independently.

2016-present Practicum Big Plans for Little

Kids
Researching accessing funding sources for implementation of Play, Participation,
and Possibilities: An Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework for
Alberta for Big Plans for Little Kids
Community resourcing and knowledge gathering around the pilot sites involved with
the Curriculum Framework project.
Developing relationships with external partners and then approach, collaborate,
development of implementation of required Curriculum Framework components.

2013-2015 PDD Lead Coordinator CBI Home Health

Services
Management of caseload of individuals with their programs, developing goals,
coordinating Individual Support Plans, client service reviews, and orientation and
supervision of staff and evaluations. Working with families and individuals from
intake to service completion.
Assessment and management of client care plans and behavioral plans
Recruiting, interviewing and hiring for the PDD program.
Responsible for collaborating all intake for the PDD program, referral management
and new referrals. Maintain referral and contract tracker.
Responsible for Reporting for Performance Enhancement Framework and all
Outcomes to PDD.
Utilizing and proficient in the QCare program for all employees and clients.
Certified Non-Violent Crist Development Instructor scheduling and training all staff
Demonstrating strong leadership qualities and the ability to work well within
dynamic complex teams.
Ability to work independently.

2005-2013 Outreach Behavioral Consultant Supported

Lifestyles Ltd
Certified Non-Violent Crisis Development Instructor
Teach Non-Violent Crisis Development skills and techniques to employees, including
verbal crisis management and physical crisis techniques.
Organizing teaching materials and support materials
Ensuring participants have full knowledge of material, with strong focus on
preventive strategies and least restrictive approach. Assessment of competency of
participants. Completing and submitting required testing for all employees.

Volunteer Positions
Private Guardian of dependent adult (18 years)
Events Coordinator at Ascension of Our Lord Parent Council Executive Board (2
years)

Completed Courses
Lifestyle Planning Abuse Protocol Working with Families
Positive Approaches and Restrictive Practice
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (Instructor)
Extra-Curricular Activities
Completed Calgary Half Marathon May 2016