Amanda Buffone Email & Phone Number

Halton, Ontario, Canada

• Provide support and guidance to individuals to facilitate learning the activities of daily living (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping, personal hygiene, social and recreational activities) • Responsible for answering crisis phone calls and assist callers to de-escalate crisis situations through supportive counselling and problem solving

Peel Dufferin

Early Psychosis Intervention and DBT Skills Facilitation• Support the development and implementation of effective treatment and support systems for people in the early stages of psychosis • Develop a crisis plan with each client to support and maintain client’s wellness and reduce hospitalization • Complete comprehensive clinical assessments to determine goals and areas of supports needed• Establish a follow-up plan for clients prior to discharge • Lead and plan group… Show more Early Psychosis Intervention and DBT Skills Facilitation• Support the development and implementation of effective treatment and support systems for people in the early stages of psychosis • Develop a crisis plan with each client to support and maintain client’s wellness and reduce hospitalization • Complete comprehensive clinical assessments to determine goals and areas of supports needed• Establish a follow-up plan for clients prior to discharge • Lead and plan group outings for clients on a weekly basis and schedule staff to attend each event Show less

Brampton

• Currently working on The Motive Power Connections Program for Newcomer / Refugee Youth• Conduct intake and assessment to support youth and families with their employment integration into Canada • Responsible for facilitating group employment workshops on current labour market trends, employability factors, skills and career goals, resumes and interview preparation and assisting in all job related aspects• Actively work with refugees experiencing Mental Health issues and other… Show more • Currently working on The Motive Power Connections Program for Newcomer / Refugee Youth• Conduct intake and assessment to support youth and families with their employment integration into Canada • Responsible for facilitating group employment workshops on current labour market trends, employability factors, skills and career goals, resumes and interview preparation and assisting in all job related aspects• Actively work with refugees experiencing Mental Health issues and other disability related barriers • Advocate on behalf of clients in areas of employment, skills training, and access to services • Complete intake, data management, case notes and reports • Work in partnership with other community supports to make referrals as required to increase successful integration into the workforce Show less

Mississauga, Ontario

• Responsible for managing a caseload of individuals with disabilities returning to the workforce • Perform initial intake assessment on all individuals prior to program start to determine disability factors, work ability, limitations, prior history and workplace needs• Lead individuals through workshops in self-awareness, career decision planning, resume writing, job search/application, interview techniques, goal planning, communication, problem solving and employment barriers… Show more • Responsible for managing a caseload of individuals with disabilities returning to the workforce • Perform initial intake assessment on all individuals prior to program start to determine disability factors, work ability, limitations, prior history and workplace needs• Lead individuals through workshops in self-awareness, career decision planning, resume writing, job search/application, interview techniques, goal planning, communication, problem solving and employment barriers • Explore and coordinate return to work opportunities with the employee and employer• Create partnerships with employers in the community to assist clients in obtaining successful employment• Identify factors which may affect the employees ability to work and make accommodations within the workplace • Plan, implement, monitor and modify case management and return to work plans, as required• Assist clients in understanding their disability to breakdown attitudinal and employment barriers • Manage client files, case notes and documents in accordance with Service Canada including reporting program statistics on a monthly basis• Establish relationships and rapport with employers and community networks for client referrals • Work closely with Ontario Works, ODSP and WSIB Show less

Peel

• Provided client centered support to persons with serious mental illness at group homes, Peel Youth Village and Short Stay Crisis Support facilities • Completed individualized assessments, crisis support/planning, supportive counseling, and risk, need and psychosocial assessments• Supported Youth and high needs families in interventions, court processes, educational opportunities such as positive coping strategies, self-worth, substance abuse, LGBTQ and effective communication… Show more • Provided client centered support to persons with serious mental illness at group homes, Peel Youth Village and Short Stay Crisis Support facilities • Completed individualized assessments, crisis support/planning, supportive counseling, and risk, need and psychosocial assessments• Supported Youth and high needs families in interventions, court processes, educational opportunities such as positive coping strategies, self-worth, substance abuse, LGBTQ and effective communication • Used crisis mediation, advocacy and coordination of services to assist clients to live independently and address needs• Developed and implemented recovery based strategies in partnership with clients • Liaised with community supports for client recovery and reintegration into the community• Working knowledge of OCANs and CRMS Show less

Brampton, Ontario

• Managed a client caseload with varying disabilities to assess needs and fit for employment • Actively job developed for each client based on their individual skill and ability• Assisted individuals with their transition into a new workplace• Actively taught and mentored individuals on the job; corrected inappropriate behavior, demonstrated how to complete a task, created reminders to ensure workplace success• Performed various administrative duties such as reception… Show more • Managed a client caseload with varying disabilities to assess needs and fit for employment • Actively job developed for each client based on their individual skill and ability• Assisted individuals with their transition into a new workplace• Actively taught and mentored individuals on the job; corrected inappropriate behavior, demonstrated how to complete a task, created reminders to ensure workplace success• Performed various administrative duties such as reception, employability determinations, subsidy applications, closure reports, retention counts, filing etc. Show less