Erin Cunningham
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support
Fredericton Mental Health & Addictions (FACT Team)
2018.03 - Current
- Foster Connection and hope through lived experience
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided emotional support to adults with psychotic diagnosis and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Facilitated and led activity groups to promote connection and behavioural activation.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Social Work Intern
Mobile Crisis Unit (Mental Health & Addictions)
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Provided crisis intervention services to ensure the safety of clients experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Contributed valuable insights at staff meetings regarding problem-solving strategies that led to improved efficiency across the team.
Social Work Student Intern
Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Center
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Strengthened family dynamics by facilitating family meetings and addressing communication challenges.
- Coordinated outreach activities to increase awareness of available social work services within the community.
- Connected clients with community resources to address housing, employment, education, and healthcare needs.
- Built rapport with diverse populations through active listening skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Advocated for policy changes that positively impacted the lives of vulnerable populations within the community.
Community Support Worker
New Brunswick Community Residences
2016.07 - 2020.01
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained professional development through ongoing training courses, staying current on best practices in the field of community support work.
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing each client''s unique needs and goals for improved quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB05.2024
Certified Peer Support Training - Canadian Mental Health Association
Université De Moncton
New Brunswick 11.2017
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Empathy building
- Resource Navigation
Certification
Opioid Poisoning Response Training (2023)
Brainstory Certification (2020)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (2020)
ASIST training (2018)
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Mobile Crisis Unit (Mental Health & Addictions)
2024.01 - 2024.04
Social Work Student Intern
Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Center
2023.01 - 2023.04
Certified Peer Support
Fredericton Mental Health & Addictions (FACT Team)
2018.03 - Current
Community Support Worker
New Brunswick Community Residences
2016.07 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Social Work -
St. Thomas University
Certified Peer Support Training - Canadian Mental Health Association
Université De Moncton
Opioid Poisoning Response Training (2023)
Brainstory Certification (2020)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (2020)
ASIST training (2018)
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