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Breanna Lohnes

Bridgewater

Summary

Dedicated Caseworker providing exceptional professional care, using an anti-oppressive practice. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CORRECTIONAL CASEWORKER

Department of Justice
11.2022 - Current
  • Correctional caseworker assisting clients on addressing criminogenic needs
  • Conducting LSCMI Assessments
  • Assisting clients in accessing services and resources in both facility and community
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes and coordinated care.
  • Advocating for client needs and attending court as a support person.
  • Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.

PROBATION OFFICER

NS Department Of Justice
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Enhanced offender rehabilitation by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Reduced recidivism rates through diligent supervision and monitoring of probationers'' activities.
  • Collaborated with treatment providers.
  • Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decision making.
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.

CASEWORKER

Department of Community Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Intake caseworker
  • First point of contact with clients looking for income assistance and disability supports
  • Assisting clients in accessing services and resources
  • Interviewing clients on eligibility for referrals.

JUSTICE OFFICER II

NS Department of Justice
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • First point of contact for the public and clients of the court system
  • Receive monies paid to the court and entering and retrieving data in automated systems as well as intake and processing Civil and Criminal documentation
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

TEAM MEMBER

Chill Street Brewing
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Involved in handling public events, social media postings and working at the storefront
  • Knowledge in craft beer and intuitive ability to engage customers of all types.

STUDENT CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Northeast Correctional Facility
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • 4-week work term with Northeast Correctional Facility working as a C.O, job shadowing an officer
  • Involved in searches, rounds, observing inmates, working in controls as well as building rapport with offenders.

CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER

Metro Community Housing
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Working with clients towards goals, assisting with appointments and daily tasks, medication administration, filing and keeping records using strong written and oral skills.

CASHIER

Sobeys
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Working with POS and lotto systems
  • Working with diverse populations using strong verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge in food safety and OH&S certified.

COSMETICIAN

Lawtons Drugs
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • With POS knowledge and strong customer service skills
  • Grew sales with great work ethic and positive attitude.

CASHIER

Tim Hortons
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Working with diverse populations, customer service and strong communication skills
  • Knowledge in food and drink preparation and food safety
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

COSMETICIAN/CASHIER

Lawtons Drugs
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Working with POS and ordering systems, inventory counts and lotto systems along with strong customer service skills.

Education

BA - Sociology

Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
05.2022

Diploma - Criminal Justice

NSCC
Truro, NS
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Parkview Education Center
Bridgewater, NS
06.2015

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Canadian Laws and Court Processes
  • Computerized Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to work in fast pace and under pressure
  • Trauma Care
  • Dispute resolution
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  • Organizational Skills
  • First Aid/CPR
  • NVCI
  • Verbal Judo
  • Infectious Disease
  • Fire Safety
  • Excited Delirium
  • Report Writing
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Criminogenic Risk Factors
  • Risk and Needs Assessments
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Client Advocacy

Volunteer Experience

  • East Coast Forensic Hospital
  • Colchester Food Bank
  • Truro Police Service
  • OH&S Committee- DOJ (Court Services)

Certification

African Canadian Experience (ACE Training)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

VICRI

First Aid

Opioid First Aid

Core Correctional Practices (CPP)

Mental Health for First Responders

Timeline

PROBATION OFFICER

NS Department Of Justice
01.2024 - 03.2024

CORRECTIONAL CASEWORKER

Department of Justice
11.2022 - Current

CASEWORKER

Department of Community Services
08.2022 - 11.2022

JUSTICE OFFICER II

NS Department of Justice
05.2020 - 08.2022

STUDENT CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Northeast Correctional Facility
11.2019 - 12.2019

TEAM MEMBER

Chill Street Brewing
06.2019 - 04.2020

CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER

Metro Community Housing
05.2019 - 09.2019

CASHIER

Sobeys
06.2018 - 07.2019

COSMETICIAN

Lawtons Drugs
08.2016 - 05.2018

CASHIER

Tim Hortons
04.2016 - 08.2016

COSMETICIAN/CASHIER

Lawtons Drugs
03.2014 - 06.2015

Diploma - Criminal Justice

NSCC

High School Diploma -

Parkview Education Center

BA - Sociology

Saint Mary's University

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