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Gisele Carpenter

Havre Boucher,NS

Summary

Support Worker offering over fourteen -years experience providing vulnerable individuals with care to improve quality of life. Warm and friendly professional committed to orchestrating support for indivduals dealing with various issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Women's Support Worker

Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association
Antigonish , NS
2017.08 - Current
  • Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
  • Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
  • Helped clients develop a plan to move forward positively in their lives.
  • Provided advocacy services for clients during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
  • Used active listening skills to cultivate client rapport and open communication.

Case Manager/Crisis Line Worker

Phoenix Youth Programs
Halifax , NS
2007.06 - 2015.05
  • Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
  • Monitored client progress through regular follow-up.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
  • Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
  • Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.

Education

Child And Youth Care Worker - Child And Youth Care

Nova Scotia Community College Truro NS
Truro, NS
2007-06

Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology

Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS
2002-05

High School Diploma -

New Glasgow High School
New Glasgow, NS
1996-06

Skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Case Management
  • Resource Navigation
  • Suicide Risk Assessments
  • Active Listening
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • flexibility
  • Team Work
  • empathy

Timeline

Women's Support Worker

Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association
2017.08 - Current

Case Manager/Crisis Line Worker

Phoenix Youth Programs
2007.06 - 2015.05

Child And Youth Care Worker - Child And Youth Care

Nova Scotia Community College Truro NS

Bachelor of Arts - English and Psychology

Saint Mary’s University

High School Diploma -

New Glasgow High School
Gisele Carpenter