Christine DeFord

Christine DeFord

Direct Services Provider

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  • About me

    Advocating for those who have no voice; amplifying those who do.

  • Education

    • Lakeland Community College

      2004 - 2006
      Associate's degree Applied Sciences
    • Cleveland State University

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor's degree Social Work

      Social Work; Advocacy; Client Care

  • Experience

    • Trailblazers Life Choices

      Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
      Direct Services Provider

      Assisting vulnerable persons in community inclusion and activities of daily living.

    • DASCH, Inc

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2016
      Staff Development and Support Team Manager

      Group home management training and development; quality control; program support; client advocacy

    • DASCH Inc.

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
      Life Skills Facilitator

      Provide consultative life skills, communication, and behaviour support to staff and clients.

    • Main Street Project Inc.

      Oct 2016 - Feb 2023

      Intense case management in support of persons experiencing complex issues around homelessness, mental health and addictions.

      • Caseworker

        May 2017 - Feb 2023
      • Transition Services Worker - Project Breakaway

        Dec 2016 - Feb 2023
      • Homeless Outreach Mentor

        Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Manitoba Department of Families

      May 2018 - Feb 2023
      Case Coordinator

      Providing quality ethical services to persons in need

    • Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council

      Jan 2023 - Mar 2024
      Social Worker

      Off Reserve Case Manager for Jordan’s Principle - filling the gaps for children in need.

    • Government of Manitoba, Department of Justice, Victims Services

      Aug 2024 - now
      Adjudicator / Case Manager

      Providing support and advocacy to victims of crime.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • State Tested Nursing Aide

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasurer

      Issued by Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of Manitoba on May 2015
      Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of ManitobaAssociated with Christine DeFord