Chui Yi Leung
Toronto,ON
Summary
- Seasoned social worker with over 5 years of experience, specializing in mental health support for diverse communities.
- Proficient in integrating holistic and cognitive-behavioral therapies to promote wellness and resilience.
- Skilled in crisis intervention and implementing evidence-based practices for individual and group therapy sessions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a primary healthcare setting.
- Worked with doctors and healthcare professionals to create special care plans for people with mental health challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Conducted Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based group therapy sessions.
- Ran workshops to teach the community about health services.
- Educated patients about health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and appropriate self-care measures.
- Assisted in oversight of social work placement students and facilitated weekly review meetings.
School Executive Officer
Po Leung Kuk Chan Yat Primary School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised and coordinated school administrative work, supported the operation of the School Management Committee.
- Spearheaded the daily operations of the non-teaching staff, managed employees' lifecycle.
- Handled procurement duties and school facilities maintenance.
- Handled school complaints, crisis management, parent education, and safety issues.
Assitant Education Secretary
Po Leung Kuk
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered administrative support to the affiliated schools' team.
- Facilitated smooth coordination and execution of diverse cooperative academic programs and events.
- Liaised with affiliated schools and external units.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies
Lingnan University
Hong Kong06-2017
Skills
- Needs Assessment & Intervention Planning
- Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
- Multi-Cultural Competency
- Patient Advocacy
- Resource Navigation
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Sound Healing Therapist
- Singing Bowl Practitioner
- Yoga Instructor (Yoga Alliance RYT200)
- International Award in Barista Skills
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Worker
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 07.2024
School Executive Officer
Po Leung Kuk Chan Yat Primary School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Assitant Education Secretary
Po Leung Kuk
07.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Social Work - Social Work
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies
Lingnan University