Open To Work
JOAN NANSUBUGA
Toronto,Canada
Work Preference
Summary
Bachelor of Social Science (Addictions and Mental Health) graduate with hands-on experience in mental health support and trauma-informed practices. Demonstrated ability to build therapeutic relationships and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring continuity of care. Committed to empowering individuals through compassionate, evidence-based strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support Worker Assistant
Community Living Mississauga
Mississauga, Canada
05.2022 - Current
- Provide person-centered support to individuals with developmental and complex needs.
- Support independent living skills, community participation, and goal attainment.
- Build therapeutic relationships that promote safety, dignity, and engagement.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Mental Health & Addictions Placement Student
Canadian Center for Victims of Torture
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported survivors of trauma, torture, and forced displacement.
- Assisted with intake processes, service planning, and psychoeducation activities.
- Applied trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches with diverse populations.
- Participated in outreach initiatives to improve access to services.
Educational Assistant Placement Student
Haney Center, TDSB
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Facilitated learning for students with diverse needs by implementing personalized support strategies.
- Enhanced classroom environment by coordinating effective management techniques and strengths-based interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Addictions and Mental Health
Humber College
Lakeshore, ON 09.2022 - 06.2026
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Humber College
Lakeshore, ON01-2022
Skills
- Trauma-informed practice
- Case management
- Mental health support
- Client engagement
- Client safety
- Community resource navigation
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Professional communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Scheduling systems
- G driver's license
- Thesis project
Certification
- Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 2025
- SafeTALK Suicide Prevention, 2023
- Cultural Intelligence and Humility Training, 2023
Additional Information
Full G Driver's License, Thesis Project
Research
Undergraduate Thesis Project, Humber College, 2025, 2026
Timeline
Mental Health & Addictions Placement Student
Canadian Center for Victims of Torture
05.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Addictions and Mental Health
Humber College
09.2022 - 06.2026
Support Worker Assistant
Community Living Mississauga
05.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant Placement Student
Haney Center, TDSB
01.2021 - 04.2021
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Humber College