Dwight Carvery
Windsor,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Student Counsellor at Windsor Downtown Mission, adept in crisis de-escalation and trauma-informed care. Proven track record in community outreach and program coordination, effectively supporting marginalized youth and families. Strong organizational and communication skills drive successful fundraising initiatives and enhance client engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Counsellor (Practicum)
Windsor Downtown Mission
Windsor, Canada
01.2025 - Current
- Applied trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches
- Facilitated crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution to support client safety and well-being
- Conducted group and individual counselling sessions to promote emotional growth and resilience
- Executed client intakes, wellness checks, and referrals to ensure comprehensive support and access to resources
- Maintained confidentiality and professional documentation
Director / Chairman
Wakanda OutReach Center (W.O.R.C.)
Windsor, Canada
01.2020 - Current
- Led fundraising initiatives that secured essential resources for community support services.
- Coordinated program activities and volunteer engagement to maximize community impact.
- Facilitated outreach programs that provided vital assistance to racialized and disenfranchised youth and families.
Campaign Manager
Deshaun Properties Inc.
Windsor, Canada
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated fundraising campaigns and community outreach initiatives to engage local stakeholders and drive participation
Education
ACSW Diploma - Addictions & Community Services Worker
Willis College
Ottawa, ON12.2025
Software Support Specialist Certification -
Toronto School of Business
Windsor, ONSkills
- Client intake and program coordination
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis de-escalation
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Cultural sensitivity
- Client care
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
Certification
- DBT for Trauma
- CBT-Informed Practice
- Trauma-Informed Care
- First Aid & CPR
- Substance Use Group Facilitation
Community Service
- Volunteer – Windsor Downtown Mission
- Peer Support Co-Facilitator – House of Sophrosyne
- Author –
- 12-Step C.L.A.S.S.
- (second publication in progress)
Recent Practicum Experience
Windsor Downtown Mission – Phoenix Recovery Program & Shelter, Student Counsellor (Practicum), 240, 2025, Supported group and individual counselling sessions, Completed client intakes, wellness checks, and referrals, Assisted with crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution, Applied trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches, Maintained confidentiality and professional documentation
Timeline
Student Counsellor (Practicum)
Windsor Downtown Mission
01.2025 - Current
Campaign Manager
Deshaun Properties Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Director / Chairman
Wakanda OutReach Center (W.O.R.C.)
01.2020 - Current
ACSW Diploma - Addictions & Community Services Worker
Willis College
Software Support Specialist Certification -
Toronto School of Business