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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

•Implement vocational rehabilitation plans for patients of the Integrated Forensics Program, in consultation with the individual and their mental health care team, considering all barriers to employment, risk factors, and accommodation needs of the patients to obtain sustainable employment in alignment with their disposition under the Ontario Review Board. •Develop and facilitate a weekly pre-employment Vocational Skills group for patients to deliver accessible information, provide employment skill-building, and social skill practice opportunities, while assisting with goal development and self-assessments for employment readiness•Connect with employers, training providers, and community organizations to develop holistic support networks, eliminate barriers, and create and maintain vocational rehabilitation opportunities for program participants

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 Supporting individuals with barriers to employment to find and maintain meaningful employment through resume writing, job searching and carving, onboarding and training assistance, and job retention support. Liaising with employers across a wide variety of sectors in the Ottawa area to develop and maintain meaningful employment opportunities for program participants Collaborating with local service providers and community partners to provide holistic and ongoing supports to program participants, creating a positive foundation for career success and development

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 Provided one-on-one employment supports to autistic youth, including career exploration, resume and cover letter preparation, labor market research and job development, on-the-job coaching and employment retention. Independently researched and developed an holistic pre-employment education program, specific to the needs of neurodivergent youth, teaching career exploration and the application process, resume writing, soft skills, social skills, and translating unwritten rules for workplace behavior. Developed and facilitated a weekly employment readiness class for teens, ages 14-18 to practice soft skills. explore career options, and learn customary workplace practices and behavior

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 Supported an individual with developmental disabilities to create a social support network of friends and family by providing coaching on social skills, planning social activities, liaising with community members, and researching opportunities for network expansion Co-created and facilitated Butterflies Community Group, a social group for members of Lifetime Networks Ontario, including planning, organizing and implementing monthly in-person and virtual social activities with the purpose of fostering relationships amongst group members Reliably completed all organizational reporting and documentation in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring continuity of service for participants and fulfillment of program obligations.

 Collaboratively facilitated a 15-week pre-employment education program, assisting groups of 8-11 youth with disabilities, ages16-29, in developing employment skills and experience both in-class and on the job. Secured and supported work placements for 8-11 participants per round, including liaising with employers, marketing employee skills and program benefits, and coaching participants, both on and off the worksite, to successfully retain the placement for the duration of the program. Accurately completed regular reporting, data management, and payroll for all participants according to program specifications and timelines

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 Supervised a 2-5 person crew to ensure the obligations of the grounds keeping contracts were met in an efficient and thorough manner, ensuring customer satisfaction and program continuity  Operated a company vehicle, various power tools and hand tools safely and effectively to complete all grounds keeping tasks, including but not limited to cutting and trimming grass, transporting discarded furniture, removing trash and debris, and maintaining a clean and safe environment in residential developments Trained and mentored employees with disabilities to develop transferable employment skills, including providing emotional support and advice for accessing social services, and completing organizational documentation and reporting

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 Provided one on one support to people with disabilities, duties vary based on the individual needs. Facilitated social and physical recreational activities Provided physical therapy through passive stretching, in-pool exercise, use of standing frame and walker Assisted with personal care and feeding, administering medications and gastronomy tube feeding

Diploma Of Education, Developmental Services Worker

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Development Studies