Alana Hicks
Calgary,AB
Summary
My ingenuity, passion, and unique sense of creativity fuels my desire to learn, create and challenge myself and the world around me. I am confident in my ability to add value to any team that emphasizes critical learning, respect for diversity, and creativity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Rural Allied Health Navigator
Alberta Health Services
03.2022 - Current
- Helping rural families to navigate Health and Wellness programs both within Alberta Health Services and the greater community.
- Conducting psychosocial assessments to better understand how each child and families unique needs and functioning could be better supported through helping them to access health and social service programs within their area.
Mental Health Clinician
Alberta Health Services
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the intake, clinical interviews and screening of clients with addiction and mental health challenges and diagnosis.
- Liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with other team members as required.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans to connect clients to appropriate resources.
Home Study Assessment Practitioner
Pathways Family Services
06.2024 - Current
- Conducting Assessments and Evaluation through written comprehensive Home Study Reports for applicants of Private Guardianship, Foster Care, Kinship Care, Adoption, and more.
- Written Addendum to Home Study Reports.
- Guided structured in person interviews as well as collateral information collection.
- SAFE trained and Certified.
Child Protection Caseworker
Government Of Alberta
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Trauma informed with a unique specialization in Indigenous practices and awareness.
- Responding to urgent client needs through assessment and triage of risk.
- Strong case management and organizational skills allowed me to be successful in working in a fast paced environment.
- Signs of safety and harm reduction tools utilized to help clients to be heard and to be the leaders in mitigating their worries through guided safety planning sessions.
- Critical thinking, family-centered, and calm compassionate nature.
Family Support Worker
Kindir Education
01.2018 - 06.2018
Mental Health Clinician (Practicum)
Alberta Health Services: CAAMHPP
09.2017 - 12.2017
Youth Engagement Worker
Antyx Community Arts Organization
01.2016 - 08.2016
Early Childhood Development Worker & Researcher (Practicum)
Boys and Girls Club Calgary
02.2015 - 08.2015
Crises Line Volunteer
Distress Centre Calgary
06.2016 - 04.2019
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
University of Calgary
2017
Social Work Diploma -
Mount Royal University
2016
Skills
- Enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams or independently
- Effective in time management and managing high caseloads
- Active interpersonal and empathetic skills
- Strong crises and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strength in community and family-centered care focus
Accomplishments
- Certified in ASIST Suicide Prevention, First Aid Certified-CPR C/HCP, Psychological First Aid Certified, SAFE Home Study Certified, and Non-Violent Crises Intervention.
- Outstanding awards in hard work ethics including regional recognition in professionalism within Court Services for Child and Family Services.
- Recognized for exceptional skills in both individual and group counseling
- Over 300 hours in volunteer experience
- Maintained Dean and President's Honor Roll from 2013-17 school years
- Published Author –Scholars Showcase
Certification
RECENT:
- Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE)
- Brain Story Certification- Alberta Family Wellness
- Non-violent Crises Intervention -Alberta Health Services
- Signs of Safety Intervention (SOS)
- Child Intervention Practitioner Delegated
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Certified
PAST:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effective Strategies and Interventions with Children & Adolescents
- Medication Administration-Vecova
- Indigenous Consideration Training- Mahmawai-Atoskiwin
- Distress Centre Calgary-Crises lines (300+ hours)
- Mental Health and Addiction in the Context of the Brain- CAAMHPP Connect
- Addiction and Mental Health Orientation- Alberta Health Services
- Mental Health and Psychological First Aid- Distress Centre & Alberta Health Services
- Healthy Brains = Healthy Children -CAAMHPP & Juno House
- Stepping Up Workshop- Building Healthy Relationships
- Violence Hurts Everyone Leading Professional Change- Relationship Violence Symposium
- Social-Emotional Learning-Calgary After School
- Child Abuse Protocols Workshop-Alberta Health Services
Timeline
Home Study Assessment Practitioner
Pathways Family Services
06.2024 - Current
Pediatric Rural Allied Health Navigator
Alberta Health Services
03.2022 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Alberta Health Services
01.2022 - Current
Child Protection Caseworker
Government Of Alberta
07.2018 - 01.2022
Family Support Worker
Kindir Education
01.2018 - 06.2018
Mental Health Clinician (Practicum)
Alberta Health Services: CAAMHPP
09.2017 - 12.2017
Crises Line Volunteer
Distress Centre Calgary
06.2016 - 04.2019
Youth Engagement Worker
Antyx Community Arts Organization
01.2016 - 08.2016
Early Childhood Development Worker & Researcher (Practicum)
Boys and Girls Club Calgary
02.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelors of Social Work -
University of Calgary
Social Work Diploma -
Mount Royal University
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