Brittany FARRELL
Doyles,NL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
NL Health Services
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or experiences.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
Social Worker
CSSD
Port Aux Basque, NL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
- Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
Social Worker Intern
The Pottle Centre
St. John's, NL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as parenting skills, anger management, life skills, and stress reduction.
- Collaborated with other social service agencies to ensure that clients receive comprehensive services.
- Participated in workshops and trainings related to social work ethics and best practices.
- Educated clients about mental health issues such as depression or anxiety disorders so they could better manage these conditions.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
Social Work Intern
NL Health Services
St. John's, NL
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Developed treatment plans to address identified issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
- Observed client interactions in order to evaluate progress toward goals set forth in treatment plans.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, including responding to emergency calls regarding potential suicide or domestic violence situations.
- Assisted families with navigating the mental health system by providing information on insurance coverage, access points.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
Street Reach Assistant
Thrive
St. John's, NL
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided Support to participants such as referrals to Emergency Housing
- Assist with outreach services ie- pass out swap supplies, personal care items
- Support staff with office administration task
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL05-2019
Skills
- Resource Navigation
- Records Management
- Intervention Planning
- Client Confidentiality
- Client Advocacy
- Client documentation
- Community outreach expert
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Case Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competency
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Community Referrals
Affiliations
Volunteer Expereince
CNIB- ,
- Conducted community workshops to educate public on available services and promote different programs.
- Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated special projects and assignments
- Demonstrated interpersonal abilities by working collaboratively with other volunteers on various projects.
- Helped organize fundraisers to benefit organizational objectives
St Johns Women Centre,
- Assist with reception and boutique,
- Assist's events throughout the year
Thrive
- Drop in Support,Provide and make Swapkits,Weekly outreach walks in the downtown area passing out personal care items, food, and Swap to people in need,
Accomplishments
- Gordon Seabright Nominee (2020)
- Lead Volunteer for the CNIB recreation program
- Volunteer of year award- CNIB 2020, 2021
- Premier Medal of Award in Herritage
- Multiple first place speak off awards
Certification
- Assist trained
- High Five Train
- Commit to kids Training
- GPA training
- Indigenous Trauma inform certification
- Naloxone trained
- Casey training
- Trauma inform practice certification
- IPE ceritication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker
NL Health Services
08.2022 - 01.2023
Social Worker
CSSD
05.2022 - 08.2022
Social Worker Intern
The Pottle Centre
01.2022 - 04.2022
Social Work Intern
NL Health Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
Street Reach Assistant
Thrive
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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