Over three years of experience planning programming for hundreds of children, youth, and adults with special needs, mental health challenges, and addictions in a summer camp, after-school, and residential setting which led to over 75% of service users reporting an increase in happiness and life satisfaction.Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively and individually.Executed trauma-informed, task-oriented, client-centred and strengths-based approaches, narrative and cognitive behavioural therapy, ecological model, and culturally safer and anti-oppressive practice.Languages: Fluent in Mandarin (Oral), Intermediate French, and Native English
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Social WorkNorth York General Hospital Jan 2023 - Aug 2023Toronto, Ontario, CanadaUtilized Cerner.Performed psychosocial assessments to intervention plan for patients in the Psychiatry Inpatient and Emergency Department units for a wide range of concerns including bereavement, domestic violence, child welfare, homelessness, trauma, and substance useSupported family and friends promptly during time-sensitive and high-pressure medical crises such as codes Blue, Pink, White, etc. or when operating at maximum capacityCollaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify client needs and strategize for successful transitions from hospital care to the communityLed group counselling where psychosocial activities were smoothly executed and concerns regarding the unit and resources in the community were fielded and managed -
Youth CounsellorHong Fook Mental Health Association Mar 2017 - Jun 2022Toronto, Canada AreaCounselled over 200 East Asian youth (ages 12-17) with mental health challenges through applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy during play therapy, fostering valuable relationships to provide support and guidanceMediated interpersonal conflicts and emotional crises through interpersonal therapy and skills such as validation and empathyFacilitated discussions on mental health, communication skills, goal setting, relationships, and decision-making in English and Mandarin -
Community And Social Services Worker (Integrated Recovery Program)Hong Fook Mental Health Association Jun 2021 - Aug 2021Toronto, Ontario, CanadaConducted OCAN survey in both English and Mandarin with service usersInteracted with clients at the front desk including supervising Covid-19 protocols and directing both in-person clients and phone-in clients to the correct avenues -
Social WorkerEco-Just Food Network Oct 2021 - May 2022Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCreated and implemented a time bank credit system, allowing service users to exchange time credits for food or services of other service usersAssessed our sovereign food network during meetings with organizers of the co-op and residents of St. Jamestown -
Counsellor For Persons With AutismBest Buddies Canada Sep 2020 - Apr 2022Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSupervises educative monthly virtual Zoom sessions which include team building activities to promote a safe space for individuals with autism to meet other individuals with autism. Conducts engaging weekly phone calls to strengthen creative and problem-solving skills, build social and interpersonal skills, and improve mental well-being -
Land-Based CounsellorGwekwaadziwin Miikan – Youth Mental Health & Addiction Program Jan 2019 - Apr 2019Manitoulin Island, OntarioAssisted in the intake process consisting of interviews and group decision-making regarding the acceptance or rejection and discharge timing of the participantsCo-facilitated Indigenous-based group counselling sessions while organizing and participating in the necessary tasks required to survive for seven days on the landPresented this experience to a Centennial College audience of over 200 people
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Group Facilitator/Case ManagerCity Of Toronto Sep 2018 - Dec 2018Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSupported clients in a client-centred, strengths-based, and ecological approach to tackling addiction and mental health challenges by leading group psychosocial activity sessionsAssisted clients experiencing homelessness with intake, subsidized housing, ODSP, and OW, and connected them with treatment programs and various other services using a housing-first approach
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What is David Gai's role at the current company?
David Gai's current role is RSW. MSW. BSW. AMHW.Aspiring social worker for boys and young men..
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David Gai attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Centennial College.
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David Gai has skills like Motivational Interviewing, French, Confidentiality, Group Therapy, Service Planning, Mandarin.
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