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Certification
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Jacob McFarland

Toronto,ON

Summary

Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Youth Worker

Mary Homes
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed, implemented, and oversaw behavioral, recreational, social and life skills programs for young people
  • Facilitated individual and group programming activities in anger management, sexuality, education, social skills, life skills and self-esteem building
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
  • Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.

Station Attendant

Air Canada
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Loading and unloading aircraft baggage, guiding planes to and from their gates, operating baggage carts, de-icing planes and performing other airplane servicing duties.

Community Worker

Oasis Dufferin Community Centre
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Serving community members by developing rapport and providing necessary references Translation for non-English speaking community members.
  • Established strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening skills, leading to higher levels of trust between individuals served.
  • Provided valuable training opportunities for staff members, which led to improved service delivery within the organization.
  • Promoted inclusivity by developing culturally sensitive programming tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse populations within the community.

Research Analyst/Transcriber

The Bridge Engagement Centre
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Interviewed vulnerable communities to examine the impact of Covid-19 on these populations
  • Analyzed data for transcriptions
  • Engaged with various vulnerable community members.
  • Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
  • Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.

Mover/Packer

Polanski Moving
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Handling of customers furniture and household items with caution and care
  • Customer and employee communication so as not to damage property
  • Heavy lifting of customers furniture and household items.

Line Cook

ByChloe
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivering Exceptional, friendly and fast service
  • Preparing various foods for cooking or serving
  • Performing inventory and assisted in the unloading of supplies.

Mover/Packer

AAA Moving Company
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Loading, un-packing and packing items, assembling furniture for residential and commercial accounts
  • Handling of customers furniture and household items with caution and care
  • Customer and employee communication so as not to damage property
  • Heavy lifting of customers furniture and household items.

Baker

Cinnaholics
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performing inventory and assisting in the unloading of supplies
  • Preparing various baked goods for cooking and serving
  • Welcoming customers in a calm and respectful manner.

Field Worker

Panela de San Antonio del Chami
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Work consisted of cutting sugar cane in the mountains of rural Colombia
  • Boiling the sugar cane juice until it crystallizes, and package the product
  • Working close with Indigenous Communities in Colombia

Cashier/Line cook

McDonald’s
12.2015 - 11.2018
  • Preparing various foods for cooking or serving
  • Performing inventory and assisted in the unloading of supplies
  • Welcoming customers in a calm and respectful manner.

Education

Social Service Worker

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.2022

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Publique De La Salle
Ottawa, ON
06.2016

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Trauma Informed Care Framework
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Mental Health Support
  • Self-care strategies
  • Social Skills Training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Certification

  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Standard First Aid Certified, Level C
  • Valid G License
  • Food handler Certificate

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Child and Youth Worker

Mary Homes
02.2023 - Current

Station Attendant

Air Canada
05.2022 - 11.2022

Community Worker

Oasis Dufferin Community Centre
09.2021 - 06.2022

Research Analyst/Transcriber

The Bridge Engagement Centre
04.2021 - 08.2021

Mover/Packer

Polanski Moving
10.2019 - 03.2020

Line Cook

ByChloe
10.2019 - 03.2020

Mover/Packer

AAA Moving Company
04.2019 - 08.2019

Baker

Cinnaholics
04.2019 - 08.2019

Field Worker

Panela de San Antonio del Chami
02.2019 - 03.2019

Cashier/Line cook

McDonald’s
12.2015 - 11.2018

Social Service Worker

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Publique De La Salle

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