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Annette Marshall

Belle River ,ON

Summary

Compassionate Residential Counselor offering 7 years of hands-on experience implementing recovery methods, assisting with mental and behavioral challenges, and supporting resident goals while encouraging responsibility and independence. Motivational and warm professional certified in numerous intervention and resolution strategies. Commended for enhancing the standard of living by 60% by facilitating and executing activities to encourage social interaction among residents. Ambitious lifelong learner that has recently graduated which enables me the opportunity to return to a career in an area that I am passionate about. Skilled in working with vulnerable populations from a client-focused and culturally sensitive approach. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Youth Counselor

Brytag
Inglewood, ON
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support.
  • Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.

Residential Youth Counselor

Dig for Kids
Brampton, ON
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
  • Counseled residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
  • Collaborated with various agencies and service providers to facilitate care coordination and information sharing.
  • Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.

Community Support Worker

Inclusions East Inc.
Montague , PE
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
  • Promoted effective working relationships with service providers, including collateral contacts to support and deliver a community-based approach.
  • Assisted with development of daily living, communication, and social skills
  • Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
  • Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.

Tutor, Special Needs Students & At Risk Students

PEI Literacy Alliance
Charlottetown, PE
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Instructed students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to help to improve writing skills and excel in school.
  • Met with parents and guardians on regular basis to deliver progress reports and discuss areas for further improvement.
  • Liaised with other education professionals to tailor tutoring sessions around exam preparation and strategies.
  • Used technology in tutoring sessions to diversify and enhance learning.
  • Built student self-confidence by working through stages of concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.

Tutor, Special Needs Students & At Risk Students

PEI Council Of People With Disabilities
Charlottetown, PE
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Tested students' knowledge to determine skill level and provided new learning tools to advance language mastery.
  • Helped students take advantage of other available subject matter and study resources.
  • Provided one-on-one and group tutoring instruction for students.
  • Identified and removed obstacles keeping students from learning, helping to effectively complete homework tasks on time.
  • Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage learning.

Education

BSW Internship
PEI Council Of People With Disabilities

Bachelor of Social Work -

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
01.2021

Currently Enrolled

Addictions Certificate
Wilfred Laurier University
2021

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training)
CMHA Charlottetown, PE
11.2020

Psychological Assessment Level B
Athabasca University, AB
03.2020

Standard First Aid/CPR
Canadian Red Cross; Montague
05.2019

Skills

  • Case management proficiency
  • Records management
  • Adept at treatment and discharge planning
  • Social skills teacher
  • Clinical interventions
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Mental health evaluations

Timeline

Tutor, Special Needs Students & At Risk Students

PEI Literacy Alliance
11.2018 - 03.2020

Tutor, Special Needs Students & At Risk Students

PEI Council Of People With Disabilities
05.2018 - 08.2018

Community Support Worker

Inclusions East Inc.
10.2017 - 09.2019

Residential Youth Counselor

Brytag

Residential Youth Counselor

Dig for Kids

BSW Internship

Bachelor of Social Work -

Dalhousie University

Currently Enrolled

Addictions Certificate

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training)

Psychological Assessment Level B

Standard First Aid/CPR
Annette Marshall