Kaitlin Bick
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate with extensive experience at Victim Services Toronto, excelling in trauma-informed care and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in delivering impactful public speaking engagements and implementing compliance training, fostering community partnerships, and empowering survivors through evidence-based education and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
Victim Services Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the Toronto Police to support victims of human trafficking.
- Co-facilitate survivor led focus groups, and deliver crisis intervention and prevention.
- Build relationships with community stakeholders using a trauma-informed and EDI lens.
- Provide counseling, case planning, and full Salesforce documentation.
Instructor/Consultant
Timeas Cause Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: TC Online Institute
- Instructed law enforcement and corporate sectors (e.g., Scotiabank) on trafficking detection
- Provided AML consulting and compliance training
- Delivered evidence-based education to community members
- TC Online Institute
Public Speaking & Freelance Advocacy
Self
01.2015 - Current
- Speaker at the Toronto Police Chiefs Gala, and other high-profile events.
- Media appearances (e.g., CTV, Global TV, Chatelaine) on human trafficking awareness.
- Podcast appearances (e.g., The Chatter That Matters, Recovering Out Loud, Now What, What's the Point) on human trafficking and recovery.
- Engaged communities in trauma-informed education and lived experience advocacy.
Caregiver Support Worker
Boost CYAC
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered psychoeducational sessions to caregivers
- Engaged families using lived experience and trauma-informed support
Case Manager/Housing Worker
LOFT Community Services (TAY Program)
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Supported youth in life skills, housing, health, and advocacy
- Co-facilitated peer-led survivor groups and provided trauma-informed, harm reduction-based care
- Completed documentation using Pirouette, OCAN, SNAP, and goal assessments
Peer Supporter
The Krasman Centre
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Safer Use Peer Support Line
- Offered non-judgmental support to individuals using substances alone
- Specialized in peer-formed documentation and resource navigation
- Safer Use Peer Support Line
Peer Support/Street Outreach Worker
LOFT Community Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Housing to Health
- Conducted community outreach and supported individuals facing homelessness
- Advocated for health and mental health access and facilitated peer groups
- Housing to Health
Peer Support Worker
East Metro Youth Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered workshops and training on domestic human trafficking
- Led awareness education in schools and youth groups
- Participated in HIPS and facilitated peer support for survivors
Education
Social Service Worker (Honours) - Social Services
Seneca College
Toronto, ON01.2023
Advanced Counselling Certificate - Social Work
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2020
Politics, Psychology, Criminal Justice -
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON01.2008
Skills
- Ministry compliance and policy implementation
- Trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
- Stakeholder engagement
- Public speaking and presentations
- Client-centered case management
- Report writing and data management
- Community outreach and partnership building
Certification
- Full G License
- Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level A
- Naloxone Administration
- ASIST
- WRAP 1
- CPI De-escalation Training
- Peer Facilitator 101
- Financial Literacy
- HIV/Hep C Education
- Stop the Bleed
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- 2024/2024 Victim Services Award of Distinction
- 2025 Soul of a Warrior Survivor Advocate Award
- Leap of Faith Award
- Witness Awards for Community Contribution
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
Victim Services Toronto
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver Support Worker
Boost CYAC
01.2022 - 01.2023
Instructor/Consultant
Timeas Cause Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Case Manager/Housing Worker
LOFT Community Services (TAY Program)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Peer Supporter
The Krasman Centre
01.2020 - 01.2022
Peer Support/Street Outreach Worker
LOFT Community Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Peer Support Worker
East Metro Youth Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Public Speaking & Freelance Advocacy
Self
01.2015 - Current
Social Service Worker (Honours) - Social Services
Seneca College
Advanced Counselling Certificate - Social Work
George Brown College
Politics, Psychology, Criminal Justice -
Ryerson University
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