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Canada

- Delivers & coordinates Rehabilitation Services for program participants- Provides superior participant-centered services that lead to successful outcomes in a timely and efficient manner- Establishes and meets caseload and performance metrics- Ensures that all service standards and outcomes meet/exceed requirements- Coordinates all assessments, interprets reports, and provides recommendations for services in order to support participants in reaching their rehabilitation goals - Coordinates assessments for VAC’s Financial Benefits Programs (IRB/CFIS) outside of the program

Manitoba, Canada

Job Summary:• Provides a direct point of access for the community by delivering consultation, evidence-informed counselling interventions and psychosocial rehabilitation to individuals and families • Works within a collaborative care structure to provide holistic, goal-oriented and change focused interventions based on informed consent, voluntary participation and within client capacity• Employs treatment modalities/approaches including, but not limited to, CBT, Group DBT, ACT, exposure therapy, harm reduction, trauma informed therapy and motivational interviewing• Plans, delivers, and engages in systemic interventions with children, youth and families, groups, organizations, and communities• Facilitates comprehensive intake assessments, compiles psychosocial reports, and develops treatment plans for individuals experiencing emotional, social, behavioral, and intellectual concerns• Works collaboratively with client, family, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans specific client needs/goals and available resources• Plans and facilitates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions based on evidence-based treatment practices and client needs/goals• Co-facilitates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group therapy and provides mental health education sessions in schools• Assisted in developing and standardizing the referral process for the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Intake Program• Engages in ongoing education and professional development and maintains competency congruent with professional standards • Adopts additional duties as a Crisis Response Worker / Mental Health Liaison Nurse, requiring me to be on-call during and after work hours to attend to mental health crises

London, England, United Kingdom

Job Summary:• Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies for children with autism in order to develop learning, communication and independent life skills • Liaised with ABA consultants, teachers and parents to develop individualized treatment plans specific to client need, goals and objectives • Participated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings with the child’s family, ABA consultants, teachers and other health professionals in order to generalize skills from school into the home environment and vice versa• Monitored and evaluated individual development for each child and provided future treatment recommendations • Created and maintained a safe, non-judgmental and positive environment for the child and family to learn, grow and develop

London, England, United Kingdom

Job Summary:• Supported HR Advisors/Managers with the drafting and preparation of all paperwork required for employee lifecycle changes • Developed and facilitated mental health & well-being initiatives incl. EDU sessions re: work/life balance, stress reduction strategies, etc.• Provided proactive and efficient administrative, ad hoc and payroll support to the HR department and employees alike• Organized and maintained confidential filing system (electronic and hardcopy) for current staff and leavers • Worked as part of a team in the coordination and facilitation of Fairtrade’s monthly Induction Workshop for new employees

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Job Summary:• Developed individualized treatment plans for low-income families by identifying each client’s goals and expectations of service• Prepared and facilitated weekly discussion topics specific to each family’s individual service plan • Provided continual communication, contact, and follow-up appointments with both current and previous clientele • Delivered additional education re: problem-solving skills, mediation strategies, and conflict resolution skills • Facilitated collateral referrals to external community resources, when appropriate

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Job Summary:• Gathered, analyzed, and evaluated all participant data for the 2012 Improving Access Project pilot program The Improving Access Pilot Project was put into place in order to advocate and support the right for equal access to social and health care services on behalf of immigrant and refugee communities living with HIV and/or AIDS• Performed multiple regression analyses and calculated data to identify potential gaps in service • Employed subjective judgment to ensure uniform and non-biased data collection and evaluation • Compiled final program evaluation report and presented findings to all program development managers and staff• Designed and updated various community health brochures, pamphlets, and information packages

Canada

Job Summary:• Assisted with the development, coordination, and execution of all activities of the 2010 Central Region MemoryWalk fundraiser• Independently presented weekly Alzheimer education and awareness talks and public education displays to secondary schools across the southern Manitoba region • Planned, coordinated, and co-facilitated support group meetings for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia• Executed all advertising and promotion for the 2010 Alzheimer Brain Health Forum • Acquired and managed all job responsibilities of Regional Coordinator due to an unexpected resignation • Trained incoming Regional Coordinator in all aspects of the positions job requirements and responsibilities

Master'S Degree, Business Management; Organisational Development & Change

Master of Science in Business Management - Organisational Development & Change Studied various theories and practices of change, strategy.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences, Honors

Studied a variety of behavioural health theories and methods, drawing from community health sciences, economics, epidemiology, psychology.

Registered Social Worker, Social Work

Bachelor Of Human Ecology, Social Sciences