BROOKE Culver
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Mind Forward ABI Services, excelling in crisis intervention and client advocacy. Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and facilitate impactful workshops, enhancing clients' independence and access to community resources. Skilled in documentation management, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and service delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
SIL Rehabilitation and Integration worker
Mind Forward ABI Services
Mississauga, Ontario
03.2010 - Current
- Supported individuals in developing independent living skills and daily routines.
- Conducted assessments to identify needs and create personalized support plans.
- Facilitated workshops on budgeting, cooking, and job readiness for clients.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients to attend appointments and activities.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution support as needed.
- Collaborated with community resources to enhance client access to services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and service delivery records.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within the community and service systems.
- Supported clients in setting short-term and long-term goals related to independence and personal growth.
- Informed family members about available services that may be beneficial for their loved ones.
- Educated clients on available resources such as housing, transportation, health care services, and community support networks.
Residential Counselor
Transitions for Youth
Halton Region, Ontario
02.2002 - 08.2007
- Have worked at Spruce Lane Phase 1 Male Open Custody Facility, Phoenix Phase 2 Male Open Custody Facility, and MacMillan Youth Detention Centre.
- Contract position from February 2002 to April 2003, full-time April 2003 to August 2007.
- Provide care to Special Need, Children's Aid Society, Detention, and Open Custody youths.
- Supervise youths' day to day behaviour in an open custody/detention facility.
- Encourage and maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and youths within the residence.
- Lead life skills sessions and outside scheduled programming.
- Carry out daily procedures (log all facility activities, supervise resident daily routines, conduct visual checks, pass on critical information during shift changes).
- Prepare daily and nightly documentation (account balances, intake forms, medical inventory, temporary releases, release forms).
- Prepare youths for court appearances.
- Assigned as a Prime Worker; conducting Prime Worker sessions & set-up, and monthly Plan of Cares.
- Statistics Coordinator (Spruce Lane Program); Prepared and remitted monthly statistics to Burlington Probation (including date of admission and date of discharge of residents).
- Student Placement Supervisor (Spruce Lane and MacMillan Program); Supervise and evaluate college students involved in placement programs.
- Social Committee Representative for Spruce Lane and MacMillan Program; Plan and coordinate staff social events.
Intern
Halton Trauma Centre
Oakville, Ontario
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Job shadowing the centre's psychotherapist while they counsel families in which a child or adolescent has been affected by any form of maltreatment or neglect (individual, family, and group therapy).
- Job shadowing a psychotherapist who works one-on-one with adolescent male abusers.
- Intake of new clients to provide background information that assists the counseling team in developing an individual treatment program for the client/family.
- Assist in scheduling therapy sessions for clients.
Assistant Probation and Parole Officer-Probation and Parole Services
Ministry of Correctional Services
Hamilton, Ontario
06.2000 - 09.2000
- Obtained basic intake information from clients.
- Reviewed court orders with clients in probation office and detention centre.
- Interviewed clients and did follow-ups for those that did not report as scheduled.
- Dealt with both clients and the public on regularly scheduled duty days.
- Acted as Court Liaison Officer at John Sopinka Court House in Hamilton.
- Assisted with late-night reporting program.
Security Trainee
Initial Security
Ottawa, Ontario
12.1999 - 03.2000
- Completed Initial Security's security training.
Machine Operator
Propak Paper Products
Burlington, Ontario
06.1998 - 09.1998
- Operator of three large machines that cut and glued cardboard into boxes.
Care Giver/Social Assistant
Halton Respite Services
Burlington, Ontario
06.1997 - 09.1997
- In home care giving to a thirteen year old mentally and physically challenged male.
- Assisted in the development of motor skills and provide social stimulation.
Child Care/Social Assistant
Mr. & Mrs. Pichelb
Burlington, Ontario
01.1995 - 12.1996
- Worked with child with Prader Willi Syndrome (rare disorder that causes physical anomalies, poor impulse control, and the feeling of always being hungry no matter how much food is eaten).
Education
Bacbelor of Arts - Sociology and Women's Studies
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario01.2001
High School -
Nelson High School
Burlington, Ontario01.1997
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Assessment and planning
- Workshop facilitation
- Documentation management
- Community resource coordination
References
- Mrs. Mary Alferi, 86 Highland Rd West, Stoney Creek, Ontario, (905) 573-0871
- Mr. & Mrs. William Thatcher, 4088 Melba Lane, Burlington, Ontario, (905) 681-0266
Extracurricular Activities
Burlington Youth AIDS Awareness Committee member for 5 years Fundraising participant for "Night of the Stars" and AIDS Walkathon (Hamilton) Public Speaker for the Halton Region Sexual Health Program "How to talk to your teens about sex" Member of the Halton Regional Health Department's Wellness Advisory Committee Member of the Nelson High School Wellness Committee Member of the Miriam Group, providing support to HIV positive children and families
Hobbies and Interests
- Horseback riding
- Skiing
Volunteer Experience
Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington, Ontario, 09/01/93, 06/01/94, "Spot on Brant" program in pre-and post-surgery units.
Applicable Training
- Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 2020
- ABI Rehab Therapist seminar, McMaster University, 05/15/19
- Safe Talk seminar, 04/12/19
- UMAB Training (Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour), Milton, Ontario, 01/01/02, 12/31/07
- Fire Extinguisher Training, Milton, Ontario
- First Aid and CPR Certificate, Burlington, Ontario
- Culture and Diversity Training, Mississauga, Ontario
- Behaviour Management of Adolescent Male Sexual Offenders and Youth Gang Training, Cambridge, Ontario
- Suicide Prevention/Intervention Training, Acton, Ontario
- Self Harm Training, Burlington, Ontario
- Grief and Loss Counseling, Burlington, Ontario
- Medication Training, Burlington, Ontario
- Therapeutic Relationship Training, Burlington, Ontario
Timeline
SIL Rehabilitation and Integration worker
Mind Forward ABI Services
03.2010 - Current
Residential Counselor
Transitions for Youth
02.2002 - 08.2007
Intern
Halton Trauma Centre
09.2001 - 12.2001
Assistant Probation and Parole Officer-Probation and Parole Services
Ministry of Correctional Services
06.2000 - 09.2000
Security Trainee
Initial Security
12.1999 - 03.2000
Machine Operator
Propak Paper Products
06.1998 - 09.1998
Care Giver/Social Assistant
Halton Respite Services
06.1997 - 09.1997
Child Care/Social Assistant
Mr. & Mrs. Pichelb
01.1995 - 12.1996
Bacbelor of Arts - Sociology and Women's Studies
Carleton University
High School -
Nelson High School
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