Sue Franz

House Assistant (01/08/2007 – Present)

Residential counselor for people with intellectual disabilities.

Last Employer: L'Arche Toronto

Contact Person: Amy DeMoulin/ 416 406-2869

Responsibilities: Respond to the unique needs of each resident with intellectual disabilities by encouraging and supporting them to achieve the highest level of independence in personal care, relationships, and integration into the wider community

House Leader (03/28/2005 – 01/28/2007)

Managed daily life of small home for people with intellectual disabilities and those who choose to share life with them.

Last Employer: L'Arche Toronto

Contact Person: Amy DeMoulin/ 416 406-2869

Responsibilities: To ensure that the physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, and recreational needs of people with intellectual disabilities are met. To foster an atmosphere of mutuality and trust among all house members

Accomplishments: Certified in OCSA U-First education initiative for unregulated health care providers

House Assistant (01/15/1999 – 03/09/2005)

Last Employer: L'Arche Toronto

Assistant Residence Manager (07/01/1992 – 12/31/1998)

Part of transition team from 90 bed ICF to community group home. Community integration of young adults with dual diagnoses.

Last Employer: Crystal Run Village

Contact Person: Pat Murphy

Responsibilities: Implemented goal acquisition and community integration for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Recreation Coordinator (11/01/1989 – 06/30/1992)

Last Employer: Crystal Run Village/Greer Woodycrest Children's Services

Responsibilities: Coordinated and implemented recreational activities for both the residential and day programs.

Accomplishments: Certified Special Olympics Coach

Establishment: Nyack College

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Education Period: 09/07/1979 - 05/28/1983

Speciality: Social Science

Establishment: St Francis Xavier University

Degree: Diploma

Speciality: Assisted Living: Human Care and Community

Details: Currently enrolled in continuing education program.