Valerie Stewart
Current Position: Senior Child Care Worker, Agency Operated Boarding Home – Hard to Place
Valerie Stewart is a Senior Child Care Worker and an invaluable member of the team. She is highly knowledgeable about SCO policies and procedures, demonstrates empathy toward residents, and builds positive relationships with both youth and staff.
Valerie helps make the program feel like a home by preparing meals that reflect the cultures and backgrounds of our youth, creating a sense of comfort, connection, and belonging. She consistently motivates residents to do better, encouraging them to reach their goals and recognize their potential.
Valerie also takes great pride in creating a welcoming environment by decorating the program for different seasons, holidays, and special occasions, helping residents celebrate important moments and feel a sense of normalcy and community. In addition, she is instrumental in onboarding and supporting new staff, teaching them the ropes, sharing her extensive knowledge, and ensuring they are set up for success.
Her experience, compassion, creativity, and willingness to support both residents and colleagues make Valerie a trusted resource and a valued member of the LIC team.