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Adam Shea

Cornwall,PE

Summary

Dedicated Child and Youth Worker with 6 years of experience in Social Development and Housing. Skilled in fostering the emotional, social, and personal growth of young individuals, with a strong passion for advocating for the rights and wellbeing of youth and families across Canada

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Social Support Worker

Government of Nunavut
Taloyoak, NU
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
  • Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
  • Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.

Youth Worker

Government of Prince Edward Island
Tracadie Cross, PE
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
  • Liaise and collaborate with counselors, doctors, social workers and other community supports.
  • Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
  • Facilitated activities to foster social and emotional development for at-risk youth.
  • Coordinated referrals to community resource programs to provide additional and specialized support for youth.
  • Provide residential services, outreach and intensive support to high needs youth.
  • Facilitated daily activities such as educational, recreational, and social skill development for youth.
  • Assisted in crisis management situations involving self-harm and or other dangerous behaviors from youth.
  • Provide residential services, outreach and intensive support to high needs youth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE
04.2017

Skills

  • Client Advocacy
  • Maintaining Client Records
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Implementing Client Care Plans
  • Behavioral Management Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Computer Proficiencies

Certification

  • Trauma Informed Care (TIC) - (2022)
  • Standard First Aid & CPR - (2022)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - (2024)
  • First Aid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) - (2022)
  • Record Information Management Training (RIM) - (2020)
  • Professional Writing and Documentation Training - (2024)
  • Cultural Diversity Training - (2024)
  • Communication & Conflict Training - (2024)
  • Community Social Service Worker Core Training (2024)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Social Support Worker

Government of Nunavut
06.2024 - 09.2024

Youth Worker

Government of Prince Edward Island
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Prince Edward Island

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