Geoff Quayle

• Provided 24-7 support for young adults aged 18-23 working towards independence
• Created and implemented Financial Literacy Workshops and Life Skills program/website.
• Worked on Harm Reduction Programs for those dealing with Addiction
• Assisted with reparative community justice and supervised court programs, as needed

• Attended over 200 hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
• Supported children, youth, and foster parents using various therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Completed and submitted regular assessments and reports.
• Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
• Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

• Managed caseload of up to 14 families - 24/7 basis
• Working relationships with various Children's Aid Societies in Ontario.
• Ensured strict confidentiality and safety of children in care.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

14 years

• Provided spiritual and clinical support to youth, young adults, and families dealing with mental health concerns and/or addictions
• Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
• Led 11 separate mission trips to Bolivia and Mexico with Youth in Care
• Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.

• Provide highly skilled services to youth with complex trauma, aggressive behavior, addiction and mental health concerns.
• Manage staff of two CYW's and head counselors, doctors, educators, and child welfare agencies to bring out best outcomes possible for youth in foster care.
• Work closely with natural family in friendly, engaging and supportive manner.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Generated and reviewed incident reports, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.