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| Nominations for the 2012 Award are now open. The Award presentation will take place at the next National in The Rocky Mountains in October 2012 The Award scheme was suggested and initiated by Louella Goodwin, CYCAA representative to the Council in the early '90's. Scroll down to read about nomination guidelines and a link to an online nomination form. |
Jenny McGrath was employed as a child and youth care worker with the St. Francis Foundation in St.
John’s, NL. (Now Waypoints) She is creative, responsive to the needs of the young people and
families, and confident in her approach. Jenny is a strong advocate for young people and families,
and builds positive relationships with them. Many young people that Jenny has worked with still
maintain contact with her years after leaving the program. In addition to her exceptional work with
clients, Jenny is also diligent in her commitment to learning and personal growth, finishing a Master’
s Degree in Family Support. She completed her practicum on the St. Francis Foundation’s fledgling
Family Support Program, going on to become the program supervisor and seeing the program
established. Jenny is also committed to professional development, and has been an active member
of the Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador for several years. From
2002-2006 she served as vice-president. She was active in the planning of the National Child and
Youth Care Conference in 2002, and the Provincial Child and Youth Care Conference in 2006. Jenny
was also involved in the development of the first child and youth care diploma program in NL, and
was a part-time instructor in that program from 2003-2006. Jenny was recruited by Grant MacEwan
College in Alberta to teach in their Child and Youth Care program and they are delighted to have her
on the faculty. (complete nomination)
John’s, NL. (Now Waypoints) She is creative, responsive to the needs of the young people and
families, and confident in her approach. Jenny is a strong advocate for young people and families,
and builds positive relationships with them. Many young people that Jenny has worked with still
maintain contact with her years after leaving the program. In addition to her exceptional work with
clients, Jenny is also diligent in her commitment to learning and personal growth, finishing a Master’
s Degree in Family Support. She completed her practicum on the St. Francis Foundation’s fledgling
Family Support Program, going on to become the program supervisor and seeing the program
established. Jenny is also committed to professional development, and has been an active member
of the Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador for several years. From
2002-2006 she served as vice-president. She was active in the planning of the National Child and
Youth Care Conference in 2002, and the Provincial Child and Youth Care Conference in 2006. Jenny
was also involved in the development of the first child and youth care diploma program in NL, and
was a part-time instructor in that program from 2003-2006. Jenny was recruited by Grant MacEwan
College in Alberta to teach in their Child and Youth Care program and they are delighted to have her
on the faculty. (complete nomination)
Jenny McGrath 2008,
National Child and Youth
Care Award recipient and
Heather Modlin, President
of the Council.
National Child and Youth
Care Award recipient and
Heather Modlin, President
of the Council.
Photo Credit: Mark Kelly
Garth Goodwin was the first recipient of the Award and no relation to Louella.
At the time of its being issued he had practised on the front line since 1974,
was a respite worker, fostered the growth of CYCWAM as its Newsletter
Editor and Treasurer and was Treasurer to the National Conference in
Winnipeg that year. Since the Award, Garth has established and maintained
an Internet presence for Canadian CYC, represented CYCWAM to the
Council until 2003 and served as Conference Co-Chair for Together 2000
and Promise into Practice. He writes a column for Relational Child and
Youth Care Practice and now works with Marymound designing outcomes
databases.
At the time of its being issued he had practised on the front line since 1974,
was a respite worker, fostered the growth of CYCWAM as its Newsletter
Editor and Treasurer and was Treasurer to the National Conference in
Winnipeg that year. Since the Award, Garth has established and maintained
an Internet presence for Canadian CYC, represented CYCWAM to the
Council until 2003 and served as Conference Co-Chair for Together 2000
and Promise into Practice. He writes a column for Relational Child and
Youth Care Practice and now works with Marymound designing outcomes
databases.
| 1996 Garth Goodwin |
Colette Sieban served the CYCBC for over a decade as its tireless member
who did all the work, attending to the mail, newsletter, registrations and
provincial conference work. Colette was a front line practitioner who
advanced to supervisor in addition to taking on challenging foster care
commitments. Her premature passing, less than a year after this Award was
presented pointed up the value of such recognition in the field.
who did all the work, attending to the mail, newsletter, registrations and
provincial conference work. Colette was a front line practitioner who
advanced to supervisor in addition to taking on challenging foster care
commitments. Her premature passing, less than a year after this Award was
presented pointed up the value of such recognition in the field.
| 1997 Colette Sieban |
Estella Erwin, over her career has progressed from the front line to
Supervision to Administration and finally to activist with The Association for
the Development of Children's Residential Facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She was one of the founders of the Nova Scotia Child and Youth Care
Worker Association and an advisor for child and youth care education in the
province. Her remarkable ability to stay in touch with clients and staff in her
programs throughout was noteworthy.
Supervision to Administration and finally to activist with The Association for
the Development of Children's Residential Facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She was one of the founders of the Nova Scotia Child and Youth Care
Worker Association and an advisor for child and youth care education in the
province. Her remarkable ability to stay in touch with clients and staff in her
programs throughout was noteworthy.
| 1998 Estella Erwin |
Lori Leonard serves as an example of a mature child and youth care
practitioner who has made the necessary investment of time and learning to
come to a place of excellence. She also is a front line practitioner and unit
supervisor who was supported by many testimonials in her nomination
attesting to her ability to build relationship and rapport with young people
and their families. Lori is currently President of the Child and Youth Care
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. (complete nomination)
practitioner who has made the necessary investment of time and learning to
come to a place of excellence. She also is a front line practitioner and unit
supervisor who was supported by many testimonials in her nomination
attesting to her ability to build relationship and rapport with young people
and their families. Lori is currently President of the Child and Youth Care
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. (complete nomination)
| 2002 Lori Leonard |
Jean Robson from CYCWAM received the latest Award. Jean has practised
as a front line practitioner, supervisor, and program director with Naturas, an
agency that operated in Winnipeg through the 80's and early 90's. The
program was known for its innovative use of both urban and rural settings
and high standards. Jean, along with her colleague from Naturas, Karl
Gompf were tireless lobbyists for CYC education in Manitoba helping to
realize Competency Based In service Training and the Child and Youth Care
Diploma Program at Red River College. Jean continues to instruct in the
program and promote its deserved success.
as a front line practitioner, supervisor, and program director with Naturas, an
agency that operated in Winnipeg through the 80's and early 90's. The
program was known for its innovative use of both urban and rural settings
and high standards. Jean, along with her colleague from Naturas, Karl
Gompf were tireless lobbyists for CYC education in Manitoba helping to
realize Competency Based In service Training and the Child and Youth Care
Diploma Program at Red River College. Jean continues to instruct in the
program and promote its deserved success.
2004 Jean Robson
| The purpose of the CCCYCA Award Program is two fold: |
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| This award program is not intended to be a contest. The CCCYCA believes that by profiling and highlighting the wonderful work being done by any deserving Child and Youth Care Worker we bring recognition to us all and to our profession |
| Nominations will come from within the Provincial Child and Youth Care Associations, or individually from Council Members (all members of a provincial child and youth care association are members) and must be forwarded to the Award Committee prior to the 2008 national conference to qualify for the 2008 award to be announced in the next National. Nominations cannot include sitting members of the Board of the Council, nor can sitting members nominate. Nomination Process: Please provide a profile of deserving nominees including such details as educational background, career highlights, outstanding accomplishments, testimonials from clients, personal qualities and detail examples of outstanding interventions, etc. Along with this profile please send the nominee's name, address and phone number along with your name and phone number, the provincial/territorial child and youth care authorizations and your signature and title. Note, the nomination committee relies upon the impression of the written nomination submitted. An electronic form has been provided for nominations, see link below. |
| Nominate a member colleague today: Go to Award Form: |
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| All rights Reserved 2003-2011 Council of Canadian Child and Youth Care Associations/Garth Goodwin |
The Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta would like to nominate Berry Goble for the national CYC worker award. His resume includes 36 in government service as a Child
Care Counsellor, first at the Youth Development Centre in Alberta from 1974 as a Child Care Therapist and then a Team leader, then a Unit Supervisor. When he was already two
levels about the job classification of a Certified Child Care Counsellor, Berry took a tremendous risk of failure, by studying, preparing and then passing the written and oral exam that
many he supervised had already passed. Berry did this as a role model, and as a measure of ensuring the importance of this body of knowledge. Berry passed but did not receive
any financial reward or promotion, normally given for this achievement. He has been a long term “certified member” and has maintained that status in all the years since.
Berry has learnt and taught new programs such as Texas Group Skills and implemented this at YDC to 180 staff then ensured the program was integrated into the daily lives of all
clients in the YDC programs (100+). Berry then worked in the Young Offender system, as a Director of several “Institutions” promoting extensive Skill Development for staff, and
having them deliver impactful programs for clients in this system. This at times ran against some fierce opposition from the “corrections field” workers and the “system”.
Berry has worked for 20+ years at Yellowhead Youth Centre (YYC) in Edmonton and is currently the Manager. He has spent 20 years working on Standards and Outcomes in this
human services field for youth and families, in addition to his role as Unit Supervisor or Manager at YYC. Berry has served on the Certification Board as an officer for a number of
years and then as Chairman. Berry has ensured for over 10 years, that all team leaders at YYC, are certified or they are demoted etc. Berry has promote “Staff Certification”
requirements by percentage of employed staff, in many Agency Standards meetings, and despite opposition to this, from other Managers and Directors, who fought to lower staffing
standards. Berry is no longer Chairman, but continues to serve as a Board member and represent Children’s Services Management. Berry has worked to support Certification at YYC,
despite conflicts and changes in the Certification “status” of government employees. Berry continues to ensure that applicants, for Team Leader Positions, are screened in if they are
first Current Certified Child Care Counsellors.
Other recent significant efforts at YYC, include being part of establishing Skill Based and Treatment Based Groups, on all units from Secure, PESCA, Open and Intensive Therapy
Groups 6+ hours on the Mental Health Unit. Berry has, in the last five years, insured the installation of Resilient and Solution Focused approaches, in all facets of the programs, with
mandatory training, and active program adjustments that are on-going.
The final point we need to raise, has to do with his professional representation and “Leadership” when at any regional management meetings, group care meetings, and ACSSF
meetings demonstrating sound principles of youth counsellor practice in Edmonton and Alberta. Berry is recognized in any setting, conference or meeting involving our practice and
“turf” for his skills and leadership.
Ron Strauss, the original nominator of Berry for the provincial award, stated: “I have known Berry for 35+ years, as we have worked for similar or same institutions or agencies
including the last 20+ years at YYC. I would highly recommend him for this award.”
Care Counsellor, first at the Youth Development Centre in Alberta from 1974 as a Child Care Therapist and then a Team leader, then a Unit Supervisor. When he was already two
levels about the job classification of a Certified Child Care Counsellor, Berry took a tremendous risk of failure, by studying, preparing and then passing the written and oral exam that
many he supervised had already passed. Berry did this as a role model, and as a measure of ensuring the importance of this body of knowledge. Berry passed but did not receive
any financial reward or promotion, normally given for this achievement. He has been a long term “certified member” and has maintained that status in all the years since.
Berry has learnt and taught new programs such as Texas Group Skills and implemented this at YDC to 180 staff then ensured the program was integrated into the daily lives of all
clients in the YDC programs (100+). Berry then worked in the Young Offender system, as a Director of several “Institutions” promoting extensive Skill Development for staff, and
having them deliver impactful programs for clients in this system. This at times ran against some fierce opposition from the “corrections field” workers and the “system”.
Berry has worked for 20+ years at Yellowhead Youth Centre (YYC) in Edmonton and is currently the Manager. He has spent 20 years working on Standards and Outcomes in this
human services field for youth and families, in addition to his role as Unit Supervisor or Manager at YYC. Berry has served on the Certification Board as an officer for a number of
years and then as Chairman. Berry has ensured for over 10 years, that all team leaders at YYC, are certified or they are demoted etc. Berry has promote “Staff Certification”
requirements by percentage of employed staff, in many Agency Standards meetings, and despite opposition to this, from other Managers and Directors, who fought to lower staffing
standards. Berry is no longer Chairman, but continues to serve as a Board member and represent Children’s Services Management. Berry has worked to support Certification at YYC,
despite conflicts and changes in the Certification “status” of government employees. Berry continues to ensure that applicants, for Team Leader Positions, are screened in if they are
first Current Certified Child Care Counsellors.
Other recent significant efforts at YYC, include being part of establishing Skill Based and Treatment Based Groups, on all units from Secure, PESCA, Open and Intensive Therapy
Groups 6+ hours on the Mental Health Unit. Berry has, in the last five years, insured the installation of Resilient and Solution Focused approaches, in all facets of the programs, with
mandatory training, and active program adjustments that are on-going.
The final point we need to raise, has to do with his professional representation and “Leadership” when at any regional management meetings, group care meetings, and ACSSF
meetings demonstrating sound principles of youth counsellor practice in Edmonton and Alberta. Berry is recognized in any setting, conference or meeting involving our practice and
“turf” for his skills and leadership.
Ron Strauss, the original nominator of Berry for the provincial award, stated: “I have known Berry for 35+ years, as we have worked for similar or same institutions or agencies
including the last 20+ years at YYC. I would highly recommend him for this award.”
2010 National Child and Youth Care Award Recipient: Berry Goble
Dave has worked for more than thirteen separate social service agencies in Ontario spanning from
Children’s Aid Society’s and Shelters, to Youth Centre’s and hospitals. He has held such titles as
Night Coordinator, Day Tripper, Behavioural Consultant, Director, Group Leader, Group Therapist,
Lecturer, Facilitator, Advocate, Board Member, Chief Negotiator, Published Author, School-Based
CYW, Itinerant CYW and finally, Senior CYW. It is with this last title how the majority of our group
knows and will remember Dave. (complete nomination)
Children’s Aid Society’s and Shelters, to Youth Centre’s and hospitals. He has held such titles as
Night Coordinator, Day Tripper, Behavioural Consultant, Director, Group Leader, Group Therapist,
Lecturer, Facilitator, Advocate, Board Member, Chief Negotiator, Published Author, School-Based
CYW, Itinerant CYW and finally, Senior CYW. It is with this last title how the majority of our group
knows and will remember Dave. (complete nomination)
2008 Dave Jull received his award
finally from then Executive Director,
Dennis McDermott at an OACYC event.
finally from then Executive Director,
Dennis McDermott at an OACYC event.
At the National Conference in Winnipeg, Berry Goble was named 2010 National Child Care Worker of the year.
While Berry was aware of the award the certificate and acknowledgement of the award eventually happened in a
“Come and Go Surprise Tea” September 10th at Yellowhead Youth Centre.
In attendance at the tea were Berry’s family including a brother who made the trip from Calgary for the occasion,
representatives of the Alberta Child and Youth Care Worker Association, Region 6 senior management, former
coworkers, managers of other child care programs and present and former staff of Yellowhead Youth Centre.
Ron Strauss, former assistant manger of YYC started the presentations with a few words, followed by Carmen
Roberts Kowalchuk and Jenny McGrath of the ACYCWA who presented the certificate to Berry.
Next Berry was given a chance to speak, claiming he was surprised by the tea and had thought last week that
maybe they had lost the certificate and were afraid to tell him. Berry thanked the group and acknowledged that he
has had a lot of support during the years and couldn’t have done it without them.
Further presentations were made to Berry by Region 6’s CEO Carol Anne Patenaude who presented a desk clock
trophy as well as a presentation on behalf of the board of Region 6. Then a presentation by Region 6 Senior
Manager Bryan Kelly of a plaque to hang in the reception area of YYC.
A final presentation of flowers was made to Berry’s wife Wilma Goble.
This was followed by photo opportunities and networking.
While Berry was aware of the award the certificate and acknowledgement of the award eventually happened in a
“Come and Go Surprise Tea” September 10th at Yellowhead Youth Centre.
In attendance at the tea were Berry’s family including a brother who made the trip from Calgary for the occasion,
representatives of the Alberta Child and Youth Care Worker Association, Region 6 senior management, former
coworkers, managers of other child care programs and present and former staff of Yellowhead Youth Centre.
Ron Strauss, former assistant manger of YYC started the presentations with a few words, followed by Carmen
Roberts Kowalchuk and Jenny McGrath of the ACYCWA who presented the certificate to Berry.
Next Berry was given a chance to speak, claiming he was surprised by the tea and had thought last week that
maybe they had lost the certificate and were afraid to tell him. Berry thanked the group and acknowledged that he
has had a lot of support during the years and couldn’t have done it without them.
Further presentations were made to Berry by Region 6’s CEO Carol Anne Patenaude who presented a desk clock
trophy as well as a presentation on behalf of the board of Region 6. Then a presentation by Region 6 Senior
Manager Bryan Kelly of a plaque to hang in the reception area of YYC.
A final presentation of flowers was made to Berry’s wife Wilma Goble.
This was followed by photo opportunities and networking.
Above left: Bryan Kelly presented Berry with a plaque.
Above right: Jenny McGrath, Berry and CYCAA President Carman Roberts
Above right: Jenny McGrath, Berry and CYCAA President Carman Roberts
The Nomination