Jade Plaseski
Ste. Anne,MB
Summary
Passionate Life Skills Counselor with over 5 years of experience in supervised counseling settings. Skilled at understanding client needs and developing interventions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LIFE SKILLS COUNSELOR
Southeast Collegiate
01.2021 - Current
- Provide counseling services to high school students from northern Indigenous communities
- Refer students to various resources based on needs
- Assist students in setting realistic goals, creating action plans, and tracking their achievements
- Collaborate with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success
- Uphold ethical standards and maintained confidential student records in compliance with federal and provincial regulations
- Conduct small group counseling sessions to address social-emotional needs of students
- Collaborate with teachers for early intervention, addressing academic and behavioral concerns of students
- Organize after-school programming promoting character-building, leadership skills, and personal growth
- Manage crisis situations with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring the safety of all involved parties while providing necessary support
- Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills
- Deliver supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Promote a trauma-informed approach, leading to improved client-centered care
YOUTH DRUG STABILIZATION WORKER
Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit (Marymound)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide care and supervision for youth stabilizing from substance use
- Assist clients in identifying problem areas & interventions through assessments
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines
- Improved client outcomes with risk assessments, safety planning, and resource allocation
- Documented all client interactions and interventions
- Supported clients in developing coping skills
- Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises
- Provided empathetic support to clients in crisis, guiding them towards appropriate resources and interventions
- Promoted a trauma-informed approach, leading to improved client-centered care
KEYWORKER
The Behavioural Health Foundation
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsible for caseload of up to 10 female residents in a Therapeutic Treatment Model setting
- Collaborated with clients and support systems to create and implement treatment plans
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans
- Maintained up-to-date records on all clients, enabling accurate monitoring of progress and appropriate case planning adjustments
- Facilitated client support groups to provide resources and assistance
Education
DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELOR DIPLOMA -
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON06.2013
High School Diploma -
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, ON06.2009
Skills
- Adaptability
- Crisis Intervention
- Problem Solving
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Self-Care Promotion
- Goal Setting
- Client documentation
- Boundary Setting
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Assisted Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Timeline
LIFE SKILLS COUNSELOR
Southeast Collegiate
01.2021 - Current
YOUTH DRUG STABILIZATION WORKER
Youth Addictions Stabilization Unit (Marymound)
01.2019 - 01.2021
KEYWORKER
The Behavioural Health Foundation
01.2014 - 10.2015
DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELOR DIPLOMA -
Fleming College
High School Diploma -
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
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