Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Elise Bruno

Social Work

Summary

Skilled social work communicator who has worked with various populations (youth, adults, multicultural, Indigenous). I am dedicated to being of service to others. I have specialized training in bereavement, multicultural sensitivity, substance abuse, trauma informed practice and Indigenous reconciliation.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Child Protection Social Worker

Ministry of Children and Family Development
03.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide well-rounded support for children and their families.
  • Improved child safety by conducting thorough assessments of family situations and identifying potential risks.
  • Coordinated services between various community partners, streamlining communication efforts for more efficient outcomes-based planning.
  • Reviewed existing case records for available information to formulate plans of treatment and develop short- and long-term goals.
  • Ensured timely interventions in crisis situations by maintaining strong relationships with law enforcement and emergency service providers.
  • Managed high caseloads effectively, prioritizing the needs of at-risk children and families.

Burial Supplement Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
06.2009 - Current
  • Interviewing citizens and determining eligibility for burial assistance
  • Advising citizens of BC funeral act
  • Case management and consultation with community stakeholders
  • Spending authority and issuing funds for burial assistance

Daycare Supplement Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • Evaluating parents' application for childcare subsidy
  • Determining eligibility for the daycare subsidy program
  • Issuing supplement to eligible parents



Program Referral Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
09.2001 - 09.2002
  • Liaisoning between citizens and community services
  • Referring citizens to applicable services and case management

Youth Income Assistance Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
01.1999 - 09.2000
  • Job coaching youth (ages 19 -24)
  • Duties included: resume building, teaching interviewing skills and job search techniques


Employment Assistance Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
07.1992 - 01.1999
  • Determining eligibility for citizens of BC for income assistance
  • Caseload management
  • Issuing assistance monthly for eligible citizens of income assistance
  • Specialize caseload management for men in a substance abuse treatment program in Kamloops


Education

Bachelor Social Work - Social Work

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
09.2013 - 2023.07

Skills

    Active Listening

Multicultural Competency

Interviewing skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Working with community partners and support

Caseload management

Substance abuse awareness

Suicide risk assessment

Ethical practice

Self-care strategies

Certification

Gentle persuasive approach

References

Julie Duckworth (clinical supervisor for Burial Supplement Team)

(250) 983-3808

julie.duckworth@gov.bc.ca


Tina Gelowitz

(250) 682 4693

tinakids1@hotmail.com

Timeline

Child Protection Social Worker

Ministry of Children and Family Development
03.2025 - Current

Bachelor Social Work - Social Work

Thompson Rivers University
09.2013 - 2023.07

Burial Supplement Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
06.2009 - Current

Daycare Supplement Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
01.2007 - 06.2009

Program Referral Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
09.2001 - 09.2002

Youth Income Assistance Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
01.1999 - 09.2000

Employment Assistance Worker

Ministry Of Social Development
07.1992 - 01.1999
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