As the Wellness Specialist at Canucks Autism Network I support positive mental health for Autistic youth and adults by developing and overseeing a number of wellness-focused programs and initiatives.

Employment Facilitator for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program (YESS). In this role, I facilitate training to job seekers with autism in a group-based training program, as well as engaging with employers to place participants in successful job placements.

•One-on-one support for children with Autism. •Assisted with participation in sports and recreation programs. • Implemented behaviour support strategies in a fun, inclusive environment

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Worked with children with various needs to help them function and thrive in their activities of daily life.

GF Strong Rehab Center. Vancouver, BC. 8 week Fieldwork placement. Sept 4th-Oct 26th, 2018. Population: Adults and Older Adults. Outpatient Neuromusculoskeletal Student Led Clinic. Carib Rehab Occupational Therapy Clinic. St. Michael, Barbados. 8 week Fieldwork placement. Jan 8th- Mar 2nd, 2018. Population: Adults and older adults. Outpatient General Physical Health, Neurological. Camp Massawippi. Ayers Cliff, QC. 7 week Role Emerging Fieldwork placement. June 25th- Aug 4th, 2017. Population: Young adults. Physical and intellectual disabilities. Giant Steps School. Montreal, QC. 6 week Fieldwork placement. Apr 24th- June 5th, 2017Population: Pediatrics. Autism Spectrum Disorder.

•Helped to lead the SBG initiative on McGill campus, a program building permeant spaces around campus, with bikes, plants and art, to promote mental health and accessible exercise •Responsible for coordinating volunteers and managing internal tasks

•Managed a residential group home, supported individuals (adults and older adults) with developmental disabilities and complex physical/mental health issues. •Responsible for the daily operations of the program, including revising quality of life plans, health care plans, safety procedures, behavioural support strategies, and risk management tactics. • Excellent managerial, organizational and time-management skills were necessary. Promoted internally.•Shop Steward for the BC Government & Service Employee Union (BCGEU).

• Designed programs and led summer day camps for children (aged 6-12)• Developed strategic planning and effective communication skills.

•Worked with clients and staff at a home for homeless and low-income older adults•Duties included; socializing with clients, data entry, reception and administration support•Expanded knowledge of community outreach, senior care, client centered outlooks, and recreational coordination

• Supervised the centre for low-income, homeless and/or disabled individuals• Learned how to implement recreational and community activities

• Overnight camp leader, tasks included organizing and leading programs for girls aged 5-17,• Supervised as the camp lifeguard.