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Amy Smith

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Open, approachable manner and willingness to listen

Works well in a team environment.


HI level of initiative and self direction

Ability to adapt to fluctuationg and changing demands

Abiliyt to remain calm in stressful situation

Excellent attention to detail

Seven years of experience developing individual independence plans with youth in care

First-hand knowledge of alternative education for youth, adults or youth with special needs

Extensive experience in assessing the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of children, youth

Deomstrated skill in assessment, giangosis, setting goals, and impem,enting service pkans for angecy clients

Demonstrated organization and time management skills

Stong interpersonaly skills

Ability to carry out duties with flexibility and creativiety

Excellent interpersonal skills to work with co workers and collaterala dna ability to work well as a team


She has years of experience supporting children and youth in building life skills, navigating community resources, and coping through adversity. Amy believes that clients are the experts of their own lives and fosters a client-first approach. She knows the importance of culture, community, and identity. That’s why she works hard to create a culturally inclusive and anti-oppressive counselling space.


Amy is an empathetic, kind, and non-judgemental Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families. Amy knows that we all have our own strengths and when we find them, we can make them shine. By identifying and building the strengths of her clients, Amy can help them learn how to navigate their experiences with strength, confidence, and self-compassion.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preparation for Independence Co Lead

Durham Children's Aid Society
02.2017 - Current
  • Created and facilitated groups for youth ages 12-21 with a focus on mental health topics.
  • Represented employer on community tables. Talking About Mental Illness involved in school education, empathy building and stigma reduction specific to mental health and mental illness. Youth Suicide Action Prevention Group focused on providing community resources and education.
  • YouthCan Champion organizing and hosting events for youth in care. Providing space to empower, encourage and connect youth to elp realize their full potential.


Children Youth Family Connections Worker

Durham Children's Aid Society
03.2005 - Current
  • Case management of children and youth in foster and group care of living independently ages 0-23.
  • Involved monitoring placements, supervising access visits, referrals for services/assessments, liaising with community supports, ongoing support to family.
  • In home family support assessing family needs and providing parenting support.

Family Service Worker

Durham Children's Aid Society
04.2001 - 03.2005
  • Case Management of several family cases.
  • Involved supporting and monitoring children and families. Required knowledge of legal court progress, referring to and liaising with community supports.

Parent Support Worker

Sudbury-Manitoulin Children's Aid Society
01.2001 - 04.2001
  • Involved one on one work with a family of three.
  • Encouraging appropriate discipline techniques, build parent self esteem.
  • Encourage and support parent while working toward behaviour changes in both parent and children.
  • Encouraging a nurturing approach

Contract Worker

Kawartha Haliburton CHildren's Aid Society
06.2000 - 09.2000
  • Supervision of access visits
  • Educating and demonstrating re: care of an infant, financial and household management skills.
  • Acquiring and applying speech therapy techniques

Education

Honours Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario
04.2001

Skills

  • Team Work and Collaboration
  • Building Rapport
  • Treatment Planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adaptable
  • Respectful relationship building
  • Open and Honest
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Compassionate
  • Client Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

Registered Social Worker

Timeline

Preparation for Independence Co Lead

Durham Children's Aid Society
02.2017 - Current

Children Youth Family Connections Worker

Durham Children's Aid Society
03.2005 - Current

Family Service Worker

Durham Children's Aid Society
04.2001 - 03.2005

Parent Support Worker

Sudbury-Manitoulin Children's Aid Society
01.2001 - 04.2001

Contract Worker

Kawartha Haliburton CHildren's Aid Society
06.2000 - 09.2000

Honours Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Laurentian University

Registered Social Worker

Amy Smith