Anil Pradhan
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate community support professional with over years of experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use concerns. I am currently employed with CMHA Kamloops as a Shelter Assessment and Triage Worker. I have a strong foundation in financial literacy, government benefits navigation, and a client-centred approach. Skilled in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and building trusting relationships to support long-term stability and independence.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Support Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association-Merit Place Shelter
Kamloops, BC
01.2025 - Current
- Provide direct, day-to-day support to individuals facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use concerns in a shelter setting
- Complete client intakes and ongoing needs assessments while using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach
- Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate emotional and practical support to ensure client safety and stabilization
- Support clients in connecting with community resources or case managers such as income assistance, housing programs, healthcare, and other essential services
- Assist clients in understanding and navigating government benefits and financial support systems, and assist with required documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely notes and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and confidentiality standards
- Work collaboratively with internal staff and external community partners to coordinate services and support positive client outcomes
Education
BBA - Business Administration (finance & Marketing)
Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus
Kathmandu, Nepal02-2017
Skills
- Compassionate & Trauma informed Care
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Client intake and assessment
- Documentation
- MS office
- Basic tax knowledge
- Budgeting
- Debt and Credit awareness
Languages
English
Nepali
Hindi
Certification
Naloxone administration
Verbal Intervention Training
Trauma informed practice certification
Indigenous Cultural Training
First Aid & CPR/AED certification
Bullying and Harassment
Mental Health First Aid
Ongoing learning in financial literacy
Timeline
Shelter Support Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association-Merit Place Shelter
01.2025 - Current
BBA - Business Administration (finance & Marketing)
Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus