Angela Potskin
Mill Bay,BC
Summary
Indigenous Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. I have worked in Indigenous health for over 17 years on Vancouver Island, in a variety of roles, outreach, clinical and community settings. Respectful and compassionate professional, very passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support Indigenous communities. Collaborative and inclusive professional practice.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Blue Quills University
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Courses taught in 2022/2023: ACP 100 Introduction to Addictions, ACP 210 Suicide and Mental Health, Psychology 101, ACP/SWK 205 Counselling: A Generalist Perspective
- Responsibilities include class facilitation, curriculum development, student support, assessment, and grading.
- Courses were taught online.
Contact Melanie Memnook 780-545-4045
PCN Social Worker
Vancouver Island Health Authority
09.2021 - Current
- Addressing social determinants of health for patients referred by general physicians
- Responsibilities include access to basic needs, advocacy, case management, and community outreach.
- Liaising with health care professionals within VIHA to best serve patient care.
- Case management and working on EMR health care system for documentation.
Contact Amy Rosborough
(250) 732-3412
Case Manager
Forensic Psychiatric Services
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Providing support to adults with psychiatric and behavioral difficulties involved in the criminal justice system
- Responsibilities include intake assessments, treatment planning, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and progress reporting.
- Liaison with health care professionals and community correction workers to promote collective support for client.
Contact Shelley Birchard (250) 213-4500
Instructor
Yellowhead Tribal College
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Taught ISWK 470 Social Work Leadership and Change
- Responsibilities include curriculum development, course facilitation, student support, and assessment.
Kwam Kwum S'uli Worker & Early Years SW
Hiiye'yu Lelum House of Friendship
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Providing counseling support for Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS
- Coordinating programs, organizing community functions, and writing proposals.
- Provided front line outreach to Indigenous youth regarding safer sex education. Coordinated youth conferences each year that was very successful.
- Provided advocacy support to pre and post-natal moms involved with Aboriginal Child welfare.
- Facilitated parenting program with the early years program.
Contact Laura Sjolie (250) 748-2242
Mental Health Worker
Tsawout First Nation
03.2008 - 11.2011
- Providing counseling for clients with mental illness, alcohol and drug issues, and suicidal ideation
- Mediating conflicts, supporting youth, and liaising with professionals
- Maintaining case records and providing community support.
- Liaison with health care professionals to ensure quality of care for community members.
Contact Glenda Mercer (250) 652-1149 or the current health director, Bonnie Seward.
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry of Children and Families Development
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Investigating child abuse/neglect cases, formulating service plans, attending family court, and maintaining case records
- Also providing guardianship services for children in care.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Indigenous Masters of Social Work
University of Victoria
12.2013
Bachelor of Social Work - Child Welfare Specialization
University of British Columbia
04.2005
Skills
- Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with strong and complex personalities
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently
- Ability to de-escalate crisis and make effective decisions
- Work well with co-workers and liaison with professional service providers, clients and families regarding client progress
- Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
Certification
- Child Welfare Specialization 3-Week Training Program Certificate from Justice Institute of BC
- Current First Aid
- CPR/AED Level C
- Class 5 driver's license
Professionalteachingexperience
- 01/2022, Current, Blue Quills University, Addictions Certificate Program, Instructor, Melanie Memnook, (780) 545-4045, ACP 100 Introduction to Addictions, ACP 210 Suicide and Mental Health, Psychology 101, ACP/SWK 205 Counselling: A Generalist Perspective, These courses are all online via distance education. The addictions program is a two year certificate program located within the Universitiy of Blue Quills. Many of the courses are taught in the Bachelor of Social Work program as well. The responsiblities of the Instructor include, class faciliation on Teams outlook system. Curriculum and course outline development. Supporting student and assessing their learning outcomes. Marking papers and giving corrective feedback. Intervening early if a student is falling behind or struggling with the course. Submitting final grades and reports as dircted by the faculty supervisor.
- 01/2021, 04/2021, Yellowhead Tribal College, Social Work Department, Instructor for ISWK 470 Social Work Leadership and Change, Kirsten Mikkelsen, This course was taught online for distance education. This fourth year social work course was focused on Indigenous perspectives around the different styles of managment in work environments and how to be an effective employee within those systems. The duties of the Instructor included curriculum development and structure of the course outline, using the previous years and adapting it to an Indigenous perspective. Other duties included, course facilitation, student support, covering all the course objectives, marking papers and giving feedback to the students.
Registration
Currently full Registration, British Columbia College of Social Workers, 13487
Timeline
Instructor
Blue Quills University
01.2022 - 01.2024
PCN Social Worker
Vancouver Island Health Authority
09.2021 - Current
Instructor
Yellowhead Tribal College
01.2021 - 04.2021
Case Manager
Forensic Psychiatric Services
06.2018 - 09.2021
Kwam Kwum S'uli Worker & Early Years SW
Hiiye'yu Lelum House of Friendship
12.2011 - 08.2013
Mental Health Worker
Tsawout First Nation
03.2008 - 11.2011
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry of Children and Families Development
01.2005 - 12.2005
Masters of Social Work - Indigenous Masters of Social Work
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Social Work - Child Welfare Specialization
University of British Columbia
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