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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Provided legislative assistance to a Member of Provincial Parliament through writing member’s statements, policy recommendations, and other parliamentary tasks.• Gained comprehensive understanding of operating structures within provincial government, as well as legislation including that which directs and supports the delivery of human services. • Developed a private member’s bill addressing provincial policy on homelessness (including research, data analysis, and consultation) that… Show more • Provided legislative assistance to a Member of Provincial Parliament through writing member’s statements, policy recommendations, and other parliamentary tasks.• Gained comprehensive understanding of operating structures within provincial government, as well as legislation including that which directs and supports the delivery of human services. • Developed a private member’s bill addressing provincial policy on homelessness (including research, data analysis, and consultation) that was successfully introduced to the Legislature. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Provided brief counselling interventions to young adults (ages 16-29) including assessment, service navigation, safety planning, and trauma-informed psychotherapy.• Built healthy therapeutic connections and delivered culturally appropriate service to the diverse populations of Toronto including Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQI+ and other equity-deserving youth, contributing to client-reported improvements in mental health and well-being.

• Managed a diverse team of unionized staff that provided services to community members from equity-deserving groups as they engaged in substance use, and provided lifesaving overdose supports, resulting in increased community engagement with support services. • Mentored and coached team members in providing effective care to clients using substances through relationship building, crisis intervention, resource connection, and case management, ensuring high quality work standards and… Show more • Managed a diverse team of unionized staff that provided services to community members from equity-deserving groups as they engaged in substance use, and provided lifesaving overdose supports, resulting in increased community engagement with support services. • Mentored and coached team members in providing effective care to clients using substances through relationship building, crisis intervention, resource connection, and case management, ensuring high quality work standards and organizational performance.• Resolved service-related issues, provided regular performance appraisals, and mediated conflicts, including those related to union grievances, leading to improved employee performance and well-being.• Overhauled data management through the development of a new digital system resulting in improved accuracy of reporting and operational efficiency. Show less

• Hired, trained, and supervised three teams of peer workers to provide overdose prevention and other harm reduction supports to the vulnerable residents of shelter-hotels.• Built and amended training and promotional materials to equip workers with the necessary skills, tools, and resources to carry out duties effectively, which contributed to program growth.• Provided ongoing mentorship and support as a manager to peer workers, assisting with conflicts or other issues as needed… Show more • Hired, trained, and supervised three teams of peer workers to provide overdose prevention and other harm reduction supports to the vulnerable residents of shelter-hotels.• Built and amended training and promotional materials to equip workers with the necessary skills, tools, and resources to carry out duties effectively, which contributed to program growth.• Provided ongoing mentorship and support as a manager to peer workers, assisting with conflicts or other issues as needed, leading to improved employee satisfaction. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Implemented and managed asset-based community development strategies and programs leading to an overhaul of homelessness policies and practices, and the development and launch of a multi-disciplinary outreach program centred on community safety and well-being.• Prepared and delivered a detailed report to city council outlining project outcomes including findings related to fewer instances of police involvement in issues related to homelessness.• Crafted a strategic plan to address… Show more • Implemented and managed asset-based community development strategies and programs leading to an overhaul of homelessness policies and practices, and the development and launch of a multi-disciplinary outreach program centred on community safety and well-being.• Prepared and delivered a detailed report to city council outlining project outcomes including findings related to fewer instances of police involvement in issues related to homelessness.• Crafted a strategic plan to address risk factors for individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis, supported the development and maintenance of a related budget, and evaluated all programs.• Built and supervised a team of 12 employees and 350 volunteers to successfully carry out key initiatives, including the creation and maintenance of three housing programs that contributed to over 400 individuals being housed within a year.• Developed strong partnerships with municipal and regional stakeholders including service providers, government and elected officials, police, and community members to establish collaborative solutions that led to the expansion of services and their utilization. Show less

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

• Delivered regular support services to a client list of over 50 individuals with diverse needs, in many cases stemming from complex trauma histories, leading to positive health outcomes• Partnered with other community agencies to offer case management supports to individuals with regard to systems navigation including housing, legal aid, healthcare, food security, and other community aid• Counselled individuals to support the development of a range of skills, tools and resources to… Show more • Delivered regular support services to a client list of over 50 individuals with diverse needs, in many cases stemming from complex trauma histories, leading to positive health outcomes• Partnered with other community agencies to offer case management supports to individuals with regard to systems navigation including housing, legal aid, healthcare, food security, and other community aid• Counselled individuals to support the development of a range of skills, tools and resources to manage a variety of issues often encompassing mental health and addictions• Supervised an array of programs including conference development, a 2SLGBTQ federal prison support group and broader staff response to the support needs of PARN clientele Show less

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

• Led the expansion of the scope and reach of harm reduction programming, which involved managing complex, high-volume projects and initiatives from start through to completion, including budgeting and evaluation.• Strengthened relationships with multi-disciplinary health teams across the region, and worked with them to develop and implement effective regional overdose prevention programming. • Managed staff, peers, and students within the harm reduction program, leading to considerable… Show more • Led the expansion of the scope and reach of harm reduction programming, which involved managing complex, high-volume projects and initiatives from start through to completion, including budgeting and evaluation.• Strengthened relationships with multi-disciplinary health teams across the region, and worked with them to develop and implement effective regional overdose prevention programming. • Managed staff, peers, and students within the harm reduction program, leading to considerable growth in program efficacy, and the development of over 25 new community partnerships. • Developed and facilitated trainings for thousands of professionals and diverse community members on topics including community outreach, anti-oppression, and harm reduction. Show less

Seattle, Washington

• Established and maintained successful offices around the US, supporting and training managers, who then managed effective teams, while also identifying and problem-solving issues that arose• Supported management team effectively through work that was often emotionally taxing as well as successfully mediating internal office conflict• Mastered an understanding of the operating structure of a number of non-profit organizations and maintained ongoing contact with clients to ensure their… Show more • Established and maintained successful offices around the US, supporting and training managers, who then managed effective teams, while also identifying and problem-solving issues that arose• Supported management team effectively through work that was often emotionally taxing as well as successfully mediating internal office conflict• Mastered an understanding of the operating structure of a number of non-profit organizations and maintained ongoing contact with clients to ensure their satisfaction• Administered day-to-day administrative functions with accuracy and sensitivity to legal specifications Show less

Oakland, California

• Developed and maintained supportive relationships with high-risk vulnerable populations• Distributed sterile injection equipment, hygiene supplies, and various other necessities including HIV testing to underserved populations via community outreach thereby improving health and wellbeing• Served as a liaison for community partners who provided support for the organization or were a beneficiary of our work leading to increased agency capacity• Participated in regular board meetings… Show more • Developed and maintained supportive relationships with high-risk vulnerable populations• Distributed sterile injection equipment, hygiene supplies, and various other necessities including HIV testing to underserved populations via community outreach thereby improving health and wellbeing• Served as a liaison for community partners who provided support for the organization or were a beneficiary of our work leading to increased agency capacity• Participated in regular board meetings to further grow the organization through discussions of capacity-building and fundraising strategies Show less

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Religion/Religious Studies