Robin Smith Email & Phone Number

St. John's, NL

• Recruited and networked with employers to find suitable employment matches for clients; secured wage subsidies when appropriate
• Extensive knowledge of community partners and program offerings
• Networked and liaised with community partners to ensure clients best interests are being served in a timely and efficient manner
• Represented JHS at career fairs, community luncheons, and community information sessions
• Conducted and created employment readiness workshops; maintained all electronic employment documents
• Maintained and built JHS data- base of potential employers/ partners

• Counselled individuals during very difficult personal and financial times
• Acted as a guide and advocate to connect individuals to proper services and community resources
• Interviewed clients to obtain employment history, educational background, career goals, etc. to determine what programs/ services would be suitable to their needs
• Identified barriers to employment and assisted clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search techniques, resumes, job interviews, etc.
• Planned and facilitated YMCA information workshops: resume, hidden job market and interview skills
• Liaised and consulted with community partners on a regular basis to identify appropriate resources, services and opportunities for clients

• Met with young people and families on a regular basis to assess their progress, discuss any issues or concerns they had and implement effective interventions
• Developed and facilitated life skill workshops and behavioural management programs/ workshops
• Identified, developed and coordinated support group and recreational activities for young people and their families
• Maintained ongoing contact with Social Workers and guardians to provide information/ feedback on the young person’s overall progress
• Met with school officials and health professionals to ensure the young person’s best needs were being met
• Completed daily log entries and reports to ensure accountability