Evan Vandervelde
Kensington,Canada
Summary
Highly adaptable and professional individual with extensive experience in various social services and housing programs, both at the front line and government level. Possessing a proven knowledge of the industry, eager to leverage skills to make a meaningful contribution to your organization. Committed to delivering exceptional results, confident in ability to excel in the available position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Navigator
Government Of Prince Edward Island
01.2025 - Current
- Providing an overview of programs related to housing in PEI
- Assisting with applications for the Family Housing and Seniors Housing Programs
- Making referrals to, and helping in accessing, community resources
- Developing case planning and management for complex clients
- Connecting clients and landlords
- Accessing settlement services for immigrants and refugees
- Following up to ensure clients getting the help they need
- Finding mental health resources that may prevent clients from accessing housing
AccessAbility Supports Coordinator
Government Of Prince Edward Island
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Social Programs and Seniors
- Managing large client caseload, familiarization of social programs within province of PEI, understanding of disability-related and financial supports, conflict resolution, working as a team
- Certification Acquired: Trauma-informed care, RIM basic training, Basic Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Case Management, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, De-Escalating Potentially Violent Situations, New Managers Certification
Counsellor
Regional Residential Service Society
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Time management, organization, working as a team, providing others with everyday living support, ability to work with populations with diverse behaviors, resolving conflict between staff and supported clients
- Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Certification Acquired: Medication Awareness, Fire & Life Safety, Personal Care Personal Safety, Mandt Level 1, Independent Learning Plan, Behavior Support, Food Safety, Standard First Aid
Autism Spectrum Disorder Post-Secondary Education Specialist
Autism Nova Scotia
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Balancing multiple caseloads, supporting autistic individuals with nonacademic goals in post-secondary education
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
Education
Honor’s Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Redeemer University College
Ancaster, Ontario01.2018
Master of Arts - Applied Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia01.2020
Skills
- Comprehensive Case Management
- Effective communication
- Effective Community Outreach Coordination
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Client Support Advocacy
- Advanced Problem-Solving
Timeline
Housing Navigator
Government Of Prince Edward Island
01.2025 - Current
AccessAbility Supports Coordinator
Government Of Prince Edward Island
02.2022 - 12.2024
Autism Spectrum Disorder Post-Secondary Education Specialist
Autism Nova Scotia
05.2021 - 12.2021
Counsellor
Regional Residential Service Society
09.2018 - 02.2022
Master of Arts - Applied Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program
Liberty University
Honor’s Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Redeemer University College
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