Jennifer Chapman
Chelmsford,ON
Summary
A dedicated and experienced professional who recently earned their BSW. Eagerly looking to combine 19 years of social service experience with their now polished counselling skills. Demonstrated strength in case management, leadership, individual and group counselling as well as supporting the needs of diverse populations including those living with addictions, mental illness and trauma.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Child & Youth Worker
Sudbury Catholic District School Board
2016.01 - Current
- Responsible for provision of brief mental health services and case management to students ages 12 to 18 in a school setting.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and utilize screeners (PHQ-9 and GAD-7) to help guide treatment planning and intervention.
- Develop and deliver targeted small group interventions to students as needed.
- Initiate referrals to community supports
- Provide crisis intervention
- Deliver evidence-based, psychosocial programming to classrooms on mindfulness, problem-solving, and stress management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date statistics to reflect service delivery
- Develop and deliver internal and community presentations for staff, parents and other community stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment
Social Work Practicum Student
Sudbury Catholic District School Board
2022.09 - 2023.04
- Responsible for the case management and provision of universal and targeted intervention to students ages 7 to 18 years of age in a school setting.
- Utilized biopsychosocial assessments, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7) to guide treatment planning and efficacy of intervention
- Provided targeted, therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, solution-focused, problem-solving, and brief approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead targeted group interventions
- Participated in and contributed to VTRA meetings for students as necessary
Teen Program Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club Of Yorkton
2014.06 - 2015.08
- Developed and delivered programming at a drop-in centre for youth ages 12-18
- Developed partnerships with local agencies to support program development, including grant writing
- Organized and ran large scale community events for youth
- Supervisor of the teen program staff
Residential Youth Counselor
Orcadia Youth Residence
2012.12 - 2014.11
- Mental health support in youth custody facility
- Provided culturally sensitive support to Indigenous youth living with mental illness and trauma
- Provided weekly CBT informed sessions for youth assigned to caseload
- Provided suicide risk assessment and intervention as needed
Program Supervisor
Macdonald Youth Services
2011.05 - 2012.01
- Supervised staff at an all girls healing home. Responsibilities included ensuring ministry standards were maintained, payroll, scheduling, performance appraisals
- Direct work with Indigenous youth living with addictions, trauma, FASD and mental illness
- Demonstrated skills in behaviour management, leadership, and program design
- Reviewed files prior to admission to ensure youth needs would be met by the programming offered.
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring of new staff
- Developed and maintained partnerships with other community services
Child and Youth Worker
Frontenac Youth Services
2004.06 - 2011.01
- Provided supportive counselling to adolescents living with mental illness in residential setting
- Case management: development of treatment plan, monthly treatment reviews, discharge planning, maintaining medical, probation, and other documents relevant to individuals file and treatment plan
- Demonstrated knowledge of DSM and psychotropic medication
- Ensured organized, daily reports were filed
- Supported caregivers: mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Coordinated family visits, medical appointments and therapy sessions for [Number] youth residents
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06.2023
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON06.2005
Skills
- Experienced in CBT, solution focused therapy, problem-solving, and brief intervention.
- Strong case management skills
- Experienced in assessment and community referral
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Compassionate
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Affiliations
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Training
- ASIST
- Behaviour Management Systems
- VTRA Level 1 & 2, VIP & TES
Timeline
Social Work Practicum Student
Sudbury Catholic District School Board
2022.09 - 2023.04
Mental Health Child & Youth Worker
Sudbury Catholic District School Board
2016.01 - Current
Teen Program Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club Of Yorkton
2014.06 - 2015.08
Residential Youth Counselor
Orcadia Youth Residence
2012.12 - 2014.11
Program Supervisor
Macdonald Youth Services
2011.05 - 2012.01
Child and Youth Worker
Frontenac Youth Services
2004.06 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Manitoba
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Centennial College
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