Jenna Fredland
Summary
Offering warm and empathetic approach, ready to learn and develop within the environment. Brings understanding of child development principles and conflict resolution techniques. Ready to use and develop communication and problem-solving skills in the role. Aiming to create positive outcomes in a new setting, looking to gain more experience to become a competent and secure social worker.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Alta Care Resources
04.2024 - Current
- Organized community outings to promote life skills development such as cooking, housekeeping, effective communication and self-care practices.
- Established behavioural modification goals and assessed progress toward meeting and maintaning goals.
- Created a safe environment by enforcing relevant policies while maintaining respect for clients' autonomy.
- Implemented individualized care plans to support emotional and developmental needs of youth.
- Monitored behaviour of children and youth to ensure safety of all involved.
- Developed strong rapport with clients based on mutual trust and respect.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Engaged in therapeutic conversations with clients to help them identify goals, build trust and develop coping strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed by deescalating situations calmly and effectively.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
- Provided mentorship to new staff, promoting best practices in child and youth care methodologies.
Social Work Student
Covenant Health - Geriatric Psychiatry
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Adhered to professional standards and ethical practices in all client interactions.
- Participated in clinical assessments to help determine appropriate treatment options.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
- Identified age and need-appropriate mental health services.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Conducted home visits to assess client living situations and support needs.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, employment opportunities, and financial assistance programs.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
Health Recovery Facilitator Student
St. Albert Public School Division
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
- Resolved conflicts between participants using effective communication skills.
- Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques.
- Provided timely follow-up after each session with participants, stakeholders, and other parties involved.
- Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.
- Resolved conflicts between participants using age-appropriate methods of mediation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, ABBachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Calgary
Edmonton, AB06.2025
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized care plans
- Psychosocial assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- ASIST Training
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- CARE Training
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
- Interpersonal relationships
- Trauma-informed care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Registration with ACSW provisional status – June 2025
Interests
- Baking
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
Timeline
Social Work Student
Covenant Health - Geriatric Psychiatry
01.2025 - 04.2025
Health Recovery Facilitator Student
St. Albert Public School Division
09.2024 - 12.2024
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Alta Care Resources
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Calgary
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Northwestern Polytechnic