Jacob McFarland
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated and socially conscious, possesses a deep understanding of social justice issues and the various systems that impact marginalized communities. Passion lies in the development and facilitation of programs aimed at providing support to those in need. With a collaborative and analytical approach, excels at building strategic partnerships, advocating for clients, and driving positive change within communities that require assistance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Mentor
BGC Jane and Finch
06.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry.
- Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills.
Area Manager
Elections Canada
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase efficiency
Child and Youth Worker
Mary Homes
02.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Coordinated family visits, medical appointments and therapy sessions for 30+ youth residents.
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.
Education
College Diploma - Social Service Worker
George Brown College
04.2022
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire Publique De La Salle
06.2016
Skills
- Group and individual sessions
- Academic support
- Team collaboration
- Schedule management
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
Area Manager
Elections Canada
02.2025 - 02.2025
Youth Mentor
BGC Jane and Finch
06.2024 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
Mary Homes
02.2023 - 06.2024
Community Worker
Oasis Dufferin Community Centre
09.2021 - 06.2022
Research Analyst/Transcriber
The Bridge Engagement Centre
04.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire Publique De La Salle
College Diploma - Social Service Worker
George Brown College
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