Karen Rohrer
Langdon,ON
Summary
Approachable individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Passionate about helping others succeed with proven track record in developing successful mentoring relationships with students. Fosters sense of community among residents to support individuals in times of need. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Kind Caring with a strong sense of community, integrity, and confidentiality .
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Service Worker/Residential Counselor
Norfolk Association For Community Living
10.2007 - Current
- Identified potential safety hazards through routine checks of supplies, equipment and environment.
- Established strong relationships with clients, leading to increased trust and loyalty.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed strong connections with patients, family members and peers through effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Followed key practices to maintain patient data integrity and confidentiality as per federal guidelines.
Social Worker
Delhi Long Tern Care
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Educational Assistant Teacher
Houghton Public
10.1998 - 06.2006
- Increased student engagement by implementing hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided individualized support for students requiring extra help or needing academic accommodations.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Led small group instruction sessions, enabling more targeted teaching strategies and personalized attention for each student.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
No Degree - Conchaise Care
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Social Service Worker
Fanshawe
Simcoe Ontario10.2007
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Child Protective Servies(worked a Lawyer, through Children's Aid
- Autism Experience for 17 years
- Mental Health Counseling
- Conflict Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Grief Counseling ( end of life with family members)
- WHMIS
- Violence in the workplace certificate
- Discrimination and Disability Act
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
- NVCI
- WHMIS
- Violence in the workplace
- Food Safety
- Discrimination
Facility Award
Fanshawe Collage
Graduated with honors
Additional Information
- Board of Directors , Canadian Open Country Singing Contest
- I took a legal course
- Secretary
- Administrative Assistant
Timeline
Social Worker
Delhi Long Tern Care
02.2008 - 01.2010
Social Service Worker/Residential Counselor
Norfolk Association For Community Living
10.2007 - Current
Educational Assistant Teacher
Houghton Public
10.1998 - 06.2006
No Degree - Conchaise Care
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Social Service Worker
Fanshawe
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