Ella Pinkusovich
Edmonton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate social worker with over 13 years of experience supporting diverse populations, including families, children with special needs, elderly individuals, and those coping with mental illness. Expertise includes therapeutic interventions, legal social work, and preparation of court reports, complemented by a strong ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to empowering communities and fostering inclusive support systems that enhance the well-being of all individuals served. Proven track record of advocating for client needs while implementing effective strategies to promote positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Mentor
Ben-Gurion University
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: The Department of Social Services Israel
- Student mentoring-Student mentor for social work at Ben-Gurion University as part of practical training for students in the welfare department.
- In this role, I accompany the students throughout the academic year and provide them with hands-on training within the welfare department.
- As part of this role, I teach and guide the students in the use of professional tools, therapeutic approaches, intervention methods, and community services that can support clients within the department.
- Additionally, I mentor the students in how to build relationships with clients, teach them what constitutes a therapeutic relationship, how to apply therapeutic skills, maintain professional confidentiality, and understand the structure and functioning of the welfare department and the available services that can support clients.
- Throughout the academic year, I provide each student with both individual and group supervision sessions, where we discuss challenges, dilemmas, and learning opportunities.
- At the end of each semester, I evaluate the students by assessing their abilities, professional progress, and development in becoming social workers.
- The Department of Social Services Israel
Social Worker
The Department of Social Services at the Be'er She
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Beer Sheva, Israel
- Social worker in accordance with legal regulations- I worked as a social worker in the Welfare Department of the Beer Sheva Municipality, specializing in families experiencing divorce conflict.
- In this role, I handle families in divorce conflicts, providing intervention during crises, preparing expert opinions for the court regarding custody and visitation arrangements, meeting with children and their parents, and coordinating with all relevant agencies and services supporting the family.
- As part of my intervention, I assist families in minimizing conflict and incorporate therapeutic interventions.
- Additionally, I intervene according to court orders regarding the need for the appointment of a guardian for minors, orphans, and adults suffering from disabilities.
- Part of my responsibility is to submit professional opinions to the court and recommend the need for a guardianship appointment and who the suitable guardian would be.
- As part of this role, I meet with the entire family, the person being considered for guardianship, conduct home visits, and attend court hearings.
- Beer Sheva, Israel
Social Worker
The Department of Social Services at the Be'er She
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Beer Sheva, Israel
- Social worker with families having children on the autistic spectrum at the Welfare Department of the Beer Sheva Municipality.
- As part of this role, I assisted families with children who have special needs, focusing particularly on children on the autism spectrum.
- I provided emotional and technical support to families throughout the complex process following diagnosis.
- I assisted families in asserting their rights and referred them to community services that could offer support to the parents and their children.
- Beer Sheva, Israel
Social Worker
Families & Children at Risk Beer Sheva Municipality
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Beer Sheva, Israel
- Social worker for families in the welfare department.
- I worked as a social worker in the Welfare Department of the Beer Sheva Municipality, I worked with families facing challenges in parental functioning, economic difficulties, and children at risk.
- As part of this role, I conducted home visits, scheduled meetings with the families, and established connections with educational institutions.
- Together with the families, I identified and explored community resources to assist in improving parental functioning and addressing economic challenges.
- In this role, I worked in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that included social workers, teachers, and school counselors.
- I conducted professional consultations, initiated and chaired a committee for family intervention strategies, and when necessary, handled cases involving the removal of children from the home.
- Beer Sheva, Israel
Social Worker
Elderly Services Beer Sheva Municipality
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Beer Sheva, Israel
- Social worker for the elderly in the welfare department.
- In this role, I conducted home visits to elderly individuals in various situations, assisted them in asserting their rights, and established contact with their families to assess their needs.
- I referred the elderly to nursing homes and day centers.
- I worked in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and participated in training sessions in the field of geriatrics.
- Beer Sheva, Israel
Social Worker
Mental Health Rehabilitation "Alonim" Supported Housing
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Ministry of Health, Beer Sheva, Israel
- In this role, I provided services to individuals suffering from mental illness who were eligible for rehabilitation services under the Ministry of Health.
- As part of the rehabilitation services, I conducted therapeutic sessions with clients, assisted in asserting their rights, developed rehabilitation plans tailored to their functioning, trained the guidance team in the supported housing, monitored the mental health status of clients, and maintained close professional communication with community psychiatrists who supported the clients.
- Ministry of Health, Beer Sheva, Israel
Counselor at a rehabilitation home for individuals
Rehabilitation home
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Beer Sheva
- Counselor at a rehabilitation home for individuals coping with mental illness.
- In this role, I am responsible for managing the facility, providing assistance to residents in daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, medication administration, monitoring their mental health status, accompanying them to medical appointments as needed, and assisting with the admission of new residents.
- Additionally, I organize leisure activities for residents during their free time and collaborate closely with social workers at the hostel to provide guidance and develop personalized rehabilitation plans for each resident.
- Beer Sheva
Youth Mental Health Support Worker
Beit Gai Hostel
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Beer Sheva, Israel
- Supported young adults with mental health challenges in life skills and emotional resilience.
- Beer Sheva, Israel
Education
B.A. - Social Work
Sapir Academic College
07-2011
Student Mentorship Training -
Ben-Gurion University
01.2023
Certification - Coaching
Yozmot College & Bar-Ilan University
01.2015
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Effective in solo and group settings
- Demonstrates a fast learning ability
- Dedicated and reliable
- Strong time management skills
- Strong understanding of confidentiality protocols
- Experienced with digital collaboration platforms, including Zoom
- Experienced in virtual therapy sessions using Zoom and other programs
Languages
Hebrew
Russian
English
Timeline
Student Mentor
Ben-Gurion University
10.2022 - 06.2025
Social Worker
The Department of Social Services at the Be'er She
09.2020 - 06.2025
Social Worker
The Department of Social Services at the Be'er She
01.2017 - 09.2020
Social Worker
Families & Children at Risk Beer Sheva Municipality
01.2015 - 01.2017
Social Worker
Elderly Services Beer Sheva Municipality
03.2014 - 12.2014
Social Worker
Mental Health Rehabilitation "Alonim" Supported Housing
01.2011 - 03.2014
Counselor at a rehabilitation home for individuals
Rehabilitation home
01.2010 - 01.2011
Youth Mental Health Support Worker
Beit Gai Hostel
01.2009 - 01.2010
Certification - Coaching
Yozmot College & Bar-Ilan University
B.A. - Social Work
Sapir Academic College
Student Mentorship Training -
Ben-Gurion University
Personal Information
Title: Social Worker
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