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Ontario, Canada

• As part of two pilot rehabilitation programs working with seniors recently discharged from hospitals to the community, provide support to reach the clients’ rehab goals as well as other concerns as identified by the clients.• Determine client status by assessing the psychosocial needs and formulating recommendations or interventions utilizing both internal and external resources.• Identify programs and resources needed to support clients by developing and maintaining informal and formal networks with other service providers (e.g. Addiction Services, LHIN, The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT), and other community programs).• Providing individual counselling using CBT, motivational interviewing, or ACT as appropriate.• Providing education, caregiver support, and consultation to clients’ families.• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, and PSWs to ensure all aspects of the client’s care is being met.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Support children and youth with autism spectrum disorders in a residential setting.• Provide one on one ABA therapeutic interventions to individuals to increase communication, social, and daily living skills.• Manage an individual’s caseload, liaising closely with family, Behaviour Consultants, medical, other professionals and service providers to provide appropriate support for the individual.• Lead Plan of Care meetings with the individual’s circle of support to work on the individual’s goals and check on their learning progress.• Facilitate the development of programs, interventions, and support plans for working with individuals based on their own unique needs.• Provide choices and opportunities for individuals to express themselves whenever possible.• Train staff in the procedures and programs for the individuals.• Manage the schedule for the staffing team in collaboration with the supervisor and external staffing agencies.• Advocate on behalf of other staff to ensure they are treated fairly and accommodating their needs within the workplace whenever possible.

Pickering, Ontario

• Assisted residents and families navigate the LHIN and financial supports (e.g. ODSP, ADP, OAS, rate reductions).• Provided brief supportive counselling for residents and families on loss, bereavement, loneliness, adjustment to LTC, and other concerns.• Provided one-on-one counselling utilizing CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for residents with more intensive psychological needs (e.g. residents with schizophrenia and/or distressing thoughts).• Led and facilitated new admissions meetings:o Educated the resident and families of their rights, policies, and the LTCH Act.o Conducted admission psychosocial assessment to create a more informed care plan.o Collaborated with nursing staff, management, and members of the interdisciplinary team throughout the admissions process to focus on the individual’s care.• Coordinated and maintained relationships with outside agencies:o Maintained relationship with the LHIN, working together with their placement coordinators for timely admissions to maintain census of the home’s 233 beds.o Worked with Ontario Shores to support residents with responsive behaviours.o Maintained partnership with OPGT in support of the residents’ health and finances.o Worked with capacity assessors to obtain OPGT support for those who require ito Educated family, staff, and residents on guardianship, trusteeship, Powers of Attorney, and other aspects of The Substitute Decisions Act.• Organized and led interdisciplinary care conference meetings:o Arranged meeting times for all 233 residents and their families, ensuring that staff, residents, and family are aware and can attend to the best of their abilities.o Reassessed and modified intervention plans as needed based on meeting outcomes.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Conducted individual counselling sessions for students at University of Toronto, providing both learning strategies to improve academic success as well as socio-emotional support from a trauma-informed perspective.• Provided counselling using various modalities including ACT, CBT, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches.• Conducted intake assessment interviews using a biopsychosocial approach.• Provided additional resources and external referrals as needed.• Prepared and delivered personalized reports for students based on assessment information, providing recommendations for future actions to achieve personal / educational goals.• Maintained a caseload of 10 to 12 clients per week.• Attended peer case conferences and team meetings to provide feedback, suggestions, and shared knowledge with peers.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Provided weekly individual therapy sessions in the Walk-In Counselling program.• Provided counselling for individuals whose lives are affected by factors such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship issues using CBT, Narrative and Solution-Focused modalities.• Worked with counselling team for consultation on approaches to take in sessions.• Provided additional resources and external referrals as needed.• Provided support for clients at the Employment Services program• Provided individual assessment interviews to determine client needs and to clarify their career and education goals.• Facilitated peer support groups on managing job-search stress and the use of body language and emotions in interviews.• Identified a gap in supporting clients with their emotional well-being throughout the job-search process and presented the need to the management team.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Led and facilitated group activities and outings with adults with developmental disabilities to improve life skills and increase self-efficacy.• Provided one-on-one support with participants to work on personal goals.• Empowered individuals through choices and education in rights and responsibilities.• Organized, planned, and led the Social Club program, where participants are encouraged to engage and establish connections with one another both at the site and in the community.• Attended Plan of Care meetings with families to talk about challenges and successes as well as set goals for participants.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Social Service Worker

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology