Dana Frigon
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Social Worker with dedication to justice-involved, justice-affected or at-risk youth and adults. Experience within the correctional system. A humanitarian with a person-centered approach to care. Impartial and non-judgemental. Recognizes the importance of anti-racist, anti-oppressive and trauma informed practice.
A strong focus on rehabilitation and the recovery model to care. Collaborative with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Social Worker/Program Manager Consultant
Oaks Skills Trade Development
05.2023 - Current
- Social Work Practice aimed at justice, re-entry, reducing recidivism, reducing poverty, increase educational objectives and promote meaningful employment for at risk youth and adults
- Programming aimed at reducing gun violence, gang membership and drug trafficking and use
- Provided presentations at the Boys and Girls Clubs in some of Toronto's hard to reach neighborhoods for justice-involved and at-risk youth and adults
- Interviewed clients and provided encouragement and support
- Completed Risks and Needs Assessments
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times
- Advocated for clients to assured rights are respected
- Program Policies and Procedures Development and Implementation
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor
Canadian Red Cross
01.2019 - Current
- Provided mental health, psychosocial support, crisis intervention and consultation to coworkers, emergency responders and beneficiaries during natural disasters deployments in Canada
- Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success
- Conducted outreach, psychosocial and needs assessments
- Case management responsibilities, completing reports and documentation
- Ongoing health and wellness research, program development and implementation
- Worked in high risk situation maintaining a sense of security, safety, calm, hope, efficacy and resilience
- Experience working with various radicalized, marginalized and indigenous groups.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Work -
Waterloo University
Waterloo, ON2016
Bachelor Of Social Development -
Waterloo University
Waterloo, ON2014
Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Worker
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON2010
Skills
- Customer Service and Consultation
- AODA and Accessibility Standards
- Mental Health Act Knowledge
- Client Rights and Responsibilities
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention and ASIST
- Violence Risk Assessment
- Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
- Human Rights Code
- Social Work and Justice System Study and Practice
- Familiar with Legislation, Law Enforcement, Court and Corrections Practices and Procedures
- Familiar with Family Court, Mediation, Court Appointed Therapy, Clinical Investigation Processes
- Familiar with Asylum Seekers Support, Refugee Claimants, Settlement Processes and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Systems Theory and Ecosystems Perspective
- PHIPA Standards Privacy and Confidentiality
- Interviewing and Assessments
- Admissions and Discharges
- Re-entry, Reintegration and Recidivism Prevention
- Therapeutic Modalities and Practice
- Legal Justice Advocacy and Court Support
- Safety, Security and Risk Management including Safety Planning
- Compassionate and Assertive Support
Accomplishments
Registration with the College of Social Workers
Honours Graduate
Member of the Canadian Red Cross
Faculty Leadership Award
Military Achievement Certificate
Dedicated Volunteer Recognition
Covid-19 Response Initiatives
Board and Committee Member
Additional Information
I am passionate about:
Health and Wellness and Learning about Natural Detox Protocols through Nutrition. Sharing Information with Others and Providing Education.
Learning about and Discovering Various Cultures, Traditions, Ethnicities and Experiences.
Self-Improvement and Development
Cultural Sensitivity and Humility
Yoga and Meditation
Certification
Applied Suicide Prevention Certified
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certified
Safe Management Certified
First Aid and CPR Certified
Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Registered Social Worker/Program Manager Consultant
Oaks Skills Trade Development
05.2023 - Current
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor
Canadian Red Cross
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Social Work -
Waterloo University
Bachelor Of Social Development -
Waterloo University
Advanced Diploma - Child and Youth Worker
Mohawk College
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