Catholic Social Services of Alberta
Martin Bulnes has extensive experience in the field of disability support, currently serving as a Community Disability Counsellor at Catholic Social Services of Alberta since April 2013. In this role, Martin connects individuals with special needs to community resources and programs to enhance their mental health and overall well-being. Prior to this position, Martin worked as a Community Disability Worker, focusing on improving the quality of life for residents by facilitating engagement in leisure activities and providing essential emotional support. Martin's background also includes experience as a Rehabilitation Aide at YMCA Peru, where support was provided to individuals with physical disabilities in aqua-rehabilitation programs. Martin's educational qualifications include training as a Rehabilitation Aide from Daniel Alcides Carrion Institute and Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza.
Catholic Social Services of Alberta
For nearly 60 years, Catholic Social Services has been providing help to the most vulnerable members of our community. Today, we work in three priority areas, serving individuals with disabilities, children and families, and newcomers to Canada. In 2018 alone, we served more than 20,000 vulnerable Albertan's through 90 programs, in 11 communities across Central Alberta. A sample of the work we do includes: - Providing counselling and other intervention services for families in crisis; - Facilitating kinship and foster care for vulnerable children; - Supporting adults and youth with disabilities; - Developing and delivering residential care programs for vulnerable individuals, including youth, those with chronic illness, and those challenged by addictions; - Providing shelter for women and children escaping family violence; - Assisting newcomers to Canada with ongoing settlement supports.