A knowledgeable social worker focused on helping students excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families, and outside resources to build a powerful support network. Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. 3-year education background.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Need Educational Assistant
Calgary Board Of Education
03.2023 - Current
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
Residential Support Practitioner
Community Living Alternative Services
03.2022 - Current
Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
Conducted resident checks during the day and overnight hours on a regular schedule to check their health and safety status.
Provided counselling and crisis intervention services.
Supervised one resident within the facility and on community outings.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying their potential.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Assistant Manager and Disability Support Worker
Entrust Disability Services
10.2021 - 09.2022
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in the workplace.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and program demands.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Offered hands-on assistance to clients, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of client preferences.
Crisis Intervention Volunteer Worker
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre
09.2020 - 04.2021
Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with callers and address concerns.
Built safety plans to lower the risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Conversed with individuals in crisis who called or texted the hotline for assistance.
Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
Maintained client records to document assessments, treatment plans, and progress.
Indigenous Student Support Assistant
Indigenous Student Services Of Red Deer College
01.2020 - 04.2020
Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Developed partnerships with businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support, and share resources.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Community Engagement Intern
Community Engagement CARE
12.2017 - 05.2018
Conducted an analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
Assisted with business communications via email, social media, and mailings.
Delivered high-level administrative support to the board during regular operations and special meetings.
Developed classes and events fostering loyalty and educating groups about offerings.
Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
Education
College Diploma - Social Work
Red Deer Polytechnics
Red Deer, AB
04.2021
High School Diploma -
Laval Bilingual High School
Douala, Littoral
06.2016
Skills
Supportive counselling assistance for families and students
Collaborative skills in working with support services, schools and families
Skills in developing peer support strategies and programs
Knowledge in building skills for youth
Ability to work in teams to create plans and programs that develop positive mental health in youth
Knowledge in providing Individual and Family Support
Ability to work with Diverse Student Populations
Skilled in Listening actively and Crisis Intervention
Ability to promote Social and Emotional Health
Knowledgeable in Behavioural Improvement
Ability to develop and maintain Effective Working Relationships
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