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Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Effectively manage a caseload of approx. 100 individuals, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiallyAssess individual's barriers to accessing/maintaining employment or training and develop employment plans to address and support individual goalsDetermine eligibility of EO programs through Employment and Training ServicesRefer within the community to support holistic needsProvide case management support through employment planning, career decision making, placement incentives, and assisting with Better Jobs Ontario Applications

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Promoted to Employment Consultant case management duties: I Consulted adults with their employment and career goals. This can include: assessment of employment barriers/eligibility to various Employment Ontario Programs, building partnerships with employers to facilitate placements with the goal of on-the-job work experience, assistance with completing a Better Jobs Ontario Application, providing resources on job search tools and current labour market trends, or linking individuals with community supports. Oversaw all youth employment services (Youth Job Connection- YJC) for the Windsor/Amherstburg and Chatham centers from July-October: facilitating the pre-employment workshops sessions to youth 15 to 29 and provide continuous case management post workshops, to successfully place youth in placements with employers to gain work experience and develop employment skills. Recruit, complete intake assessments, support youth and employers in the creation of job placements and monitor the youth to successfully retain employment in the YJC programRefer at-risk youth to community agencies to provide holistic, wrap around supports

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Facilitate the pre employment workshop sessions to youth 15 to 29, participating in the YJC and YJCS employment programs covering topics such as: job readiness, career exploration, resume/reference/cover letter creation, personal management (life skill) and employment related skill development, and job maintenance. Recruit, complete intake assessments, support youth and employers in the creation of job placements and monitor the youth to successfully retain employment in the YJCS programRefer at-risk youth to community agencies to provide holistic, wrap around supports

Leamington, On

Manage a case load of approximately 25-30 clients eligible for Employment Ontario (EO) funded programsSpecialize in assisting individuals with self-identified physical and/or mental health challenges find and maintain employment.Assess individual's employment needs and barriers utilizing intake and career assessment tools.Develop an action plan with the client that outline mutually agreed upon SMART goals that meet the client's employment needs.Assist clients with resumes, job search, interview prep and other employment-related issues.Determine client suitability for various Employment Ontario programs or interventions.Make appropriate referrals to various community supports based on clients’ holistic needs.Facilitate a variety of employment workshops to small groups of adults (virtual and in person)Refer clients to community social services to support sustainable employment. Utilize CaMS database based on MLTSD guidelines. Ensure written case notes are kept on an ongoing basis to keep a record of the client interaction.Assist clients with completing Second Career applications.

Leamington, On

Facilitated programming for at-risk and newcomer youth to Canada, ages 7-12, with a focus on social engagement and community involvement in the SPARK Summer Program.Coordinated community connections for youth and their families to ensure overall well-being and sense of belonging in the community.

Windsor, Ontario

Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to think quickly and successfully manage difficult customersProcessed cash, debit, credit, and lottery transactions with efficient accuracyProvided quality customer service by resolving customer questions and returns in an efficient mannerResponsible to complete closing store procedures: count float for cash register

Windsor, Ontario

As a student at Maryvale, I primarily completed my placement in the Day Treatment Program. This is a highly structured and therapeutic school program. Some of my responsibilities as a student were: Research, plan weekly group sessions, and facilitate two half hour (30 min) psychoeducational groups for at-risk youth ages 7-18 admitted from Hotel Dieu Hospital to the acute mental health program (Rotary) Create weekly individual social skills training sessions for a youth in the day treatment program. Conduct 30 min individual sessions that focus on therapeutic relationship building and developing life skills to enhance confidence in independent living skills Conduct intake interviews with the youth and their guardian and recommend best services for family in the Windsor-Essex area Write case note assessments following intake sessions with new youth seeking services Participate in monthly youth engagement committee meetings. Worked with the committee to submit two youth-led grant applications. As the placement student, I wrote the applications on behalf of the committee Created an agency and future student referral information packet of children and adult mental health services in the Windsor-Essex area

Windsor Ontario

Tutored a 14-year-old female with mild autism in basic math, science, and reading skillsCommunicated on a weekly basis with family to develop a plan to address attention concerns during respite care

Windsor, Ontario

Planned and facilitated youth activity programs throughout the school year and 8 week Summer day camp programs for children ages 5-13

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Successfully graduated from the Advanced Standing MSW program Completed an advanced placement at Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services.

Bachelor Of Social Work, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Volunteer Internship Program Phi Alpha Honour Society, Rho Beta Member (2012) Completed BSW placement.