Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based counselling to individuals and couples involved with Children's Services.Incorporate play-informed therapy with children.

Using Functional Family Therapy LLC, facilitate a short-term intensive treatment program for families and adolescents experiencing complex needs, including family conflict, substance abuse, school truancy, involvement with criminal justice system, and significant mental health concernsEngage with families and natural supports who have experienced systemic burnoutMaintain a high degree of fidelity and adherence to the FFT model using ongoing consultation and supervision in individual and… Show more Using Functional Family Therapy LLC, facilitate a short-term intensive treatment program for families and adolescents experiencing complex needs, including family conflict, substance abuse, school truancy, involvement with criminal justice system, and significant mental health concernsEngage with families and natural supports who have experienced systemic burnoutMaintain a high degree of fidelity and adherence to the FFT model using ongoing consultation and supervision in individual and team settings Show less

Provide clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate therapy for individuals and families of all ages who have been affected by eating disordersFacilitate therapeutic groups on examining family relationships, mindfulness, DBT-based behavioural analysis, psychotherapy, and meal support therapyConsult with supervisor and inter-disciplinary team as needed, including dieticians, physicians, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals as needed to ensure client’s… Show more Provide clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate therapy for individuals and families of all ages who have been affected by eating disordersFacilitate therapeutic groups on examining family relationships, mindfulness, DBT-based behavioural analysis, psychotherapy, and meal support therapyConsult with supervisor and inter-disciplinary team as needed, including dieticians, physicians, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals as needed to ensure client’s treatment plans and activities are aligned with recovery goals Show less

Screen and assess client needs, urgency, and eligibility, while providing intakes to counselling program and/or referrals to other resources

Plan and implement therapeutic activities for youth with concurrent mental health concerns, currently in residential program, who are transitioning from hospital to homeIdentify, mitigate, and manage risk of self-harm and suicidality for youth in care from a harm-reduction philosophyCoordinate between hospital, guardians, other clinicians, and Wood’s managers to ensure continuity of care to promote mental health and family functioning

Research, develop, facilitate, and evaluate professional development programs on an ongoing basis in accordance with best practices in adult educationBuild and maintain relationships with partners from non-profit, government, and private sector across AlbertaStay current regarding developments and trends in the areas of sexual health, social work, and principles of adult learningCollaborate and support other staff in assisting with and delivering select training centre programs

Supervised 24/7 Contact Centre, including providing support and guidance to volunteers answering all calls, emails, chats, and texts on the Crisis, Suicide, and Teen linesManaged high-risk and emergency situations; liaising with other senior staff, first responders, and police as requiredAssisted other staff and volunteers in transition from providing only a phone line to expanding service in online chat, texting, and email formatsAnswered 24/7 211 line and provided information and… Show more Supervised 24/7 Contact Centre, including providing support and guidance to volunteers answering all calls, emails, chats, and texts on the Crisis, Suicide, and Teen linesManaged high-risk and emergency situations; liaising with other senior staff, first responders, and police as requiredAssisted other staff and volunteers in transition from providing only a phone line to expanding service in online chat, texting, and email formatsAnswered 24/7 211 line and provided information and referral to non-profit and government services for callers based on assessment of their individual situation and complex needs Show less

Facilitate training role-plays and provide constructive strength-based feedback during trainee's learning experienceEmpower new volunteers by debriefing after calls, offering encouragement, highlighting strengths, and exploring areas that need further developmentAdvocate for new volunteers to ensure their training experience is positive In addition, complete all regular tasks of a Crisis Line Volunteer: - Answer and respond to 24/7 crisis phone lines including Main… Show more Facilitate training role-plays and provide constructive strength-based feedback during trainee's learning experienceEmpower new volunteers by debriefing after calls, offering encouragement, highlighting strengths, and exploring areas that need further developmentAdvocate for new volunteers to ensure their training experience is positive In addition, complete all regular tasks of a Crisis Line Volunteer: - Answer and respond to 24/7 crisis phone lines including Main Crisis Line, Suicide Line, ConnecTeen, and Out is Ok Line - Provide emotional support and peer counselling to callers, using Robert's Model of Crisis Intervention - Assess for emotional and physical risk of harm and following high-risk procedures when necessary - Provide referrals for callers to other social services when needed and appropriate - Completed over 35 ours of classroom training and 20 hours of on-the-line training, as well as ongoing developmental training opportunities Show less

Answer and respond to 24/7 Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence LineAssess urgency of calls on Calgary Family Service's Social Services Response Team Line and take appropriate actionAnswer Crisis Line callsProvide assistance or extra support to volunteers when Phone Room Coordinators are unavailableOn overnight shifts, complete all regular tasks of a Crisis Line Volunteer without the resources or supports available during the daytime

- Facilitated comprehensive sexuality education programs in junior high and high schools from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework; topics include values, human rights, anatomy, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, consent, diversity, and communication- Participated in annual curriculum review and development- Facilitate ongoing staff development as needed, including training new educators over a three-month process as well as leading all-staff discussions on… Show more - Facilitated comprehensive sexuality education programs in junior high and high schools from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework; topics include values, human rights, anatomy, birth control, STIs, healthy relationships, consent, diversity, and communication- Participated in annual curriculum review and development- Facilitate ongoing staff development as needed, including training new educators over a three-month process as well as leading all-staff discussions on special topics Show less

- Assistant for Discovering Your Opportunities, a 5 week employment and life skills program for youth ages 15-20 who are pregnant or parenting- Created and distributed information and marketing materials for program- Provided assistance in participant recruitment, including interviewing and completing application packages, and registration for program - Provided in-class assistance as needed, including teaching, technical support, and conflict resolution- Recruited and liaised… Show more - Assistant for Discovering Your Opportunities, a 5 week employment and life skills program for youth ages 15-20 who are pregnant or parenting- Created and distributed information and marketing materials for program- Provided assistance in participant recruitment, including interviewing and completing application packages, and registration for program - Provided in-class assistance as needed, including teaching, technical support, and conflict resolution- Recruited and liaised with employers and businesses in area for work experience component of program- Responsible for scheduling, tracking attendance, and coordinating payroll- Updated curriculum as needed, including creating and delivering several lesson plans- Supported planning of sponsor recognition and participant celebration event- Completed final report for program Show less

- Assisted Disability and Attendance Management Department with filing and organizing- Assisted in the creation of online file system and scanned paper files to computer- Presented to team of Deputy Fire Chiefs on overall experience as a summer employment student