Catholic Social Services of Alberta
Ron Bacchus has an extensive work experience starting in 2000 with ABF Foam Cutter Technology Corporation as a Sales Executive, Logistics Manager, and International Sales Liaison. Ron then worked for the Government of Alberta as a Supervisor, providing leadership and contributing to the service delivery framework. In 2016, they moved to Alberta Health Services as a Manager. In 2010, they started their own training company called Ron Bacchus Soft Skills Training, where they served as the President and Soft Skills Specialist. Currently, they are the Director of Child Family and Community Services at Catholic Social Services of Alberta.
Ron Bacchus has a diverse educational background in the field of psychology and coaching. Ron holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta, which they obtained from 1998 to 2002. Subsequently, from 2004 to 2007, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Counseling Psychology at City University. To further enhance their expertise, they enrolled in the Certified Coach Federation, where they obtained a certification as a Certified Coach Practitioner. Currently, Ron is expanding their knowledge in hypnotherapy and hypnotherapist practices through the National Guild of Hypnotists.
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.