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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