Breanna Arbuckle

Assist in the development and implementation of programs that promote mental health and addiction recovery.

Collaborate with the Manager of Community and Clinical Services to assess client needs and develop support plans.

Provide direct support to clients, including individual counseling and crisis intervention.

Facilitate workshops and group sessions on topics related to mental health and addiction.

Coordinate with external agencies and service providers to ensure clients have access to resources they need.

Assist Support Care Workers and other colleagues in the operation of the organization as needed.

Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Developed and implemented program planning using a strength based approach.

Developed and executed social, recreational, and therapeutic programs through individual and group activities.

Documented and maintained professional records of each individual child.

Participated in monthly area meetings to ensure professional development.

Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.

Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored staff in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.

Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.

Responsible for attending YMCA training courses and programs to keep current on Best Practices.

Organized and executed engaging and educationally directed programming to support the healthy growth, well-being and development of children that accessed programs through the YMCA.

Developed and maintained a strong rapport with the youth and their families.

Developed experience working with youth who were at risk or actively involved in the sex trade.

Prepared and distributed harm reduction supplies while doing outreach on the "strolls" of Toronto.

Established and built strong relationships with the youth that accessed the drop in center.

Utilized and stressed "Best Practice" models when interacting with clients.

Facilitated "Movie Mondays" for clients accessing the drop in center.

Co-facilitated "Supper Club" to ensure that clients were able to get a warm meal while learning cooking techniques and gain valuable insight to a grocery budget.