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Angela Schneider

Medicine Hat

Summary

Registered Social Worker (RSW #16050) with over five years of experience supporting individuals with complex mental health, addiction, and behavioural needs. Skilled in trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, and client-centred planning. Adept at navigating high-stress environments, building rapport across diverse populations, and maintaining clear, ethical documentation. Actively pursuing clinical supervision opportunities to expand therapeutic practice and grow within a collaborative counselling environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Support Worker

Community Housing Society
06.2024 - Current
  • Delivered trauma-informed care to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
  • Maintained participant compliance with program expectations through strengths-based, non-judgemental approaches.
  • Acted as lead staff during independent overnight shifts, supporting high-risk clients and mentoring new hires.
  • Collaborated with external agencies to ensure continuity of care and appropriate service access.
  • Completed detailed documentation on participant progress, incidents, and behavioural concerns.

Support Worker

McMan Youth, Family & Community Services
04.2021 - 12.2024
  • Provided direct care and behavioural support to children and youth in licensed care settings.
  • Developed and documented individualized plans, monitored progress, and adjusted interventions.
  • Facilitated a safe, regulated environment aligned with provincial care standards and licensing.
  • Led staff training on behavioural management techniques and trauma-sensitive approaches.

Room Lead

Crayon Campus
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed a licensed classroom, leading structured programming for early childhood development.
  • Mentored new staff, coordinated classroom safety plans, and liaised with families on child progress.
  • Designed and implemented curriculum that aligned with Alberta’s Early Learning Framework.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

University of Calgary
06.2020

Level 3 Early Childhood Education - undefined

Government of Alberta
03.2023

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention
  • Strong Written & Verbal Communication
  • Documentation & Case Notes
  • Training & Peer Mentorship
  • Client Rapport & Relationship Building
  • Ethical Practice & Confidentiality
  • Risk Assessment & Incident Reporting
  • Medication monitoring

Certification

  • Brain Story Certification – Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, 2024-03
  • De-Escalating Potentially Violent Situations – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, 2024-07
  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Expires 2025-01

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker

Community Housing Society
06.2024 - Current

Room Lead

Crayon Campus
04.2023 - 06.2024

Support Worker

McMan Youth, Family & Community Services
04.2021 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

University of Calgary

Level 3 Early Childhood Education - undefined

Government of Alberta
Angela Schneider