Teresa Planes
Kenora,ON
Summary
Accomplished Youth Outreach Worker from Kenora Chiefs Advisory, adept in Mental Health Support and fostering positive youth engagement. Demonstrated success in crisis intervention and collaborative service plan development, significantly enhancing at-risk youth's well-being. Expertise in restorative justice practices, ensuring impactful community resource integration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Outreach Worker
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
09.2019 - Current
- Mentored and guided adolescents, fostering personal growth and positive decision-making skills.
- Provided crisis intervention services to address immediate challenges faced by at-risk youth, including homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized service plans for youth in need, addressing barriers to success and fostering positive change.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide comprehensive community resources for at-risk youth.
Community Support Worker
Kenora Association For Community Living
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Suicide Prevention
- Life Skills Training
- Restorative justice practices
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Educational Advocacy
- Positive Youth Engagement
- Homeless Youth Support
Certification
- Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - January 2024
- DBT Skills Training, Behavioral Tech Research - May 2023
- First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Health Services First Aid, Mental Health First Aid Canada - February 2023
- CBT Skills Training, Behavioral Tech Research - January 2023
- ASK: Assessing for Suicide in Kids, LivingWorks Canadian First Aid Training - November 2021
- SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone, LivingWorks Canadian First Aid Training - October 2021
- ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, LivingWorks Canadian First Aid Training - October 2021
Timeline
Youth Outreach Worker
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
09.2019 - Current
Community Support Worker
Kenora Association For Community Living
01.2012 - 09.2019
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