Carolanne Ouellette
Campbellton,NB
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registred Social Worker
Vitalité
06.2023 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Student Social Worker
Vitalité
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Guidance Counselor
District Scolaire Francophone Nord-Est
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Intervener
Garderie Les Débrouillards
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Community Intervention Worker
Service À La Famille Restigouche
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered daily direct support to clients with disabilities and disadvantages.
- Developed, planned and coordinated leisure activities to promote greater community independence, skills and social interaction.
- Recruited, retained and recognized range of volunteers for successful program delivery.
- Analyzed assigned day support service programming and implemented changes to maximize program success.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Human Services Counselor
Vitalité
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON05.2023
Diploma - Technique D'intervention En Services Communautaire
CCNB
Campbellton06.2018
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Client Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Case Documentation
- Intervention Planning
- Clinical Supervision
- Client Needs Assessment
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Court Hearings
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registred Social Worker
Vitalité
06.2023 - Current
Student Social Worker
Vitalité
07.2022 - 06.2023
Intervener
Garderie Les Débrouillards
01.2020 - 04.2022
Guidance Counselor
District Scolaire Francophone Nord-Est
11.2019 - 06.2022
Community Intervention Worker
Service À La Famille Restigouche
12.2018 - 01.2020
Human Services Counselor
Vitalité
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor - Social Work
Laurentian University
Diploma - Technique D'intervention En Services Communautaire
CCNB
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