Jennifer Sylvester
Thunder Bay
Summary
Passionate advocate for people within our system who are marginalized and oppressed struggling with addictions, homelessness and poverty. My social Work and Advocacy/Mediation education provides me the ability to be an efficient helper while also carrying cultural knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advocacy Placement Student
Confederation College
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Facilitated culturally relevant activities with a client focus.
- Established effective rapport with team members and clientele.
- Supervised substance screening processes to confirm sobriety.
- Delivering assistance to clients.
- Conducted thorough client room assessments.
- Attended and contributed to client meetings.
- Participated in staff meetings while providing helpful input.
- Recorded client details in the EMHWare system.
Social Work Placement Student
Confederation College
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintained client rotation adherence to social distancing protocols.
- Managed coordination of client-focused programming.
- Guided clients through system navigation.
- Processed and managed client records using EMHWare software.
- Planning and cooking meals for the clients.
- Provided clients with support.
- Cultivated strong connections with clients and employees.
- Helped clients in need of first aid care for minor incidences notnrequiring medical attention.
- Maintained accessibility and proactivity in client assistance.
Social Work Placement Student
Confederation College
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Helped facilitate student support with direction from Indigenous Counselors.
- Organized and executed student programs centered on cultural themes.
- Observed therapy meetings enhancing understanding and backup.
- Developed healthy proactive relationships with staff and students.
- Supporting students.
Education
Aboriginal Advocacy - Advocacy And Mediation
Confederation College
Thunder Bay06.2023
Native Child And Family Services - Social Services
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON06.2022
Skills
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Effective Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Effective client interaction
- Cultural knowledge
- Understanding of Socioeconomic Struggles
- Experience with Addiction Recovery
Languages
Certification
Aboriginal Canadian Relations Certificate
Timeline
Advocacy Placement Student
Confederation College
03.2023 - 05.2023
Social Work Placement Student
Confederation College
02.2021 - 05.2021
Social Work Placement Student
Confederation College
02.2020 - 04.2020
Aboriginal Canadian Relations Certificate
Aboriginal Advocacy - Advocacy And Mediation
Confederation College
Native Child And Family Services - Social Services
Confederation College
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