Karrie Rayne
Middle Sackville
Summary
I have been a practicing Registered Social Worker for the past 22 years and have had so many wonderful opportunities to work within Youth Health Services as well as Child Protection direct practice; both avenues have offered so much growth in skill set and practice that has been youth and family focused throughout my entire career. I absolutely love collaborative work in supporting youth and developing partnerships through networking so as to offer a more cohesive support to youth that I may have the privilege of working alongside. I enjoy practicing social work in a professional environment conducive to social change, advocacy, diversity, and leadership that works toward change.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Health Social Worker
Cobequid Youth Health Center
01.2007 - Current
- I am currently working as a member of the youth health team with Nova Scotia Health offering support services to youth ages 13-25 by way of counseling, advocacy, referral services, health promotion and community outreach
- I also work onsite daily at the local high schools to offer support services on site.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Experience working collaboratively with Restorative Justice, Community Mental Health and Addiction Services, Halifax Rec, The Den, Posse, Youth Project, Sackville Library and Halifax Region Centre for Education
BSW Candidacy Supervisor
Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
01.2009 - 07.2024
- Have supervised many SWC over the years and am currently supervising a candidate
- Conducted performance evaluations to ensure adherence to organizational standards and goals.
- Facilitated conflict resolution strategies, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Gained strong leadership skills by supervising their work from start to finish.
- Participated in student learning and growth, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while supervising practicum students.
Sibling Support Officer
Autism Yukon
01.2007 - 01.2008
- I have had the experience to assist as a Sibling Support Officer with Autism Yukon whereby a support program was offered to siblings of individuals with Autism.
Family Service Social Worker
Family and Children's Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
- I had the opportunity to work as a child protection/child in care social worker within the family service team in providing intake, assessment, support and protection for children and their families
Support Services to Education Social Worker
Family and Community Services
01.2005 - 06.2006
- I have had the opportunity to work within eight schools in District 10
- My role was to provide individual counseling to the students as well as provide various group sessions
- I also participated on the student service team to assist with recommendations for challenging students., Supervising a Social work student
- I have had the opportunity to supervise a BSW student throughout the course of their placement on the child protection team that offered them a chance to gain hands on experience.
Child Protection Social Worker
Family and Community Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
- I have had the privilege of working with a dedicated team providing intake, assessment, support and protection for children and their families
- I have also had the opportunity to supervise/manage the protection team in an acting role periodically
- Also had the opportunity to supervise/manage the ongoing child protection team in an acting role periodically.
BSW Intern
Dr. Everett Chalmer's Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
- 450 hours
- Counseled families through medical crisis
- Emergency room social worker
- Connecting individuals to resources within the community
BSW Intern
Victoria Order of Nurses
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Adult Day Center working as an Activity Coordinator
- Assessed/recommended various programs for individuals
Education
Bachelor of Social Work Degree - Structural social work approach to problem solving Direct practice skills for interacting with diverse populations Policy and research
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB01.2003
Professional development completed in Brief Treatment of Anxiety
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS01.2009
Mental Health First Aid Certificate - undefined
Halifax, NS01.2009
Counseling Skills Level 2 Certificate Program Concentration on Solution Focused Therapy with diverse populations Policy and research
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Woodstock, NS, NB01.2005
Skills
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
- Leadership and Team Management
- Case Management
- Community Outreach
- Intervention Strategies
- Home Visit and Risk Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Facilitation
- Case Plan Development
- Resourceful and Reliable Worker
- Down to earth
- Social Services Knowledge
- Patient Support Education
- Student Support Services
- Emotional and Social Support
- Support Services with direct practice skills
- Working collaboratively with various resources and partnerships
- Experience working as Social Worker both with youth who are non voluntary as well as voluntary
- Experience working collaboratively with Restorative Justice, Community Mental Health and Addiction Services, Halifax Rec, The Den, Posse, Youth Project, Sackville Library and Halifax Region Centre for Education
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Nova Scotia College of Social Workers: Member 2315
Certification
- ASIST Training 2024
- Transforming Trauma Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy via PESI Canada 2024
- First Nations Approach to Trauma- Ancestreal Wisdom and Soul Retrieval via PESI Canada 2024
- The Embodied Trauma Conference- Exploring Trauma Imprints and Healing 2020
- Series of webinars regarding the implications of Covid 19 on mental health and substance use and youth, guiding youth through Covid 19, Covid 19 and alcohol, and Rapid Access to addiction medicine and withdrawal options. This was offered through the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Training -November 2022
- Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice with Prasanna Kariyawansa -NSCSW - October 2022
- Secondary Trauma and Traumatic Stress- The Innocent Justice Foundation 3 part series hosted by Basilla Padilla, Anthony Maez and Carol Brusca -October 2022
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention for Assessors LMS 5Modules with Dr Sadek and Mary Psyche -September 2022
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Week Program- University of Manitoba 3 part episode: Interventions/History Contributions, Ground Penetrating Radar (Remembering the Children) and Lasting Effects of Residential School and working toward reconciliation- September 2022
- Anti racist Social Work- The Theory and Practice-(Social work connect webinar) - November 2022
Timeline
BSW Candidacy Supervisor
Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
01.2009 - 07.2024
Youth Health Social Worker
Cobequid Youth Health Center
01.2007 - Current
Sibling Support Officer
Autism Yukon
01.2007 - 01.2008
Family Service Social Worker
Family and Children's Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
Support Services to Education Social Worker
Family and Community Services
01.2005 - 06.2006
Child Protection Social Worker
Family and Community Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
BSW Intern
Dr. Everett Chalmer's Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
BSW Intern
Victoria Order of Nurses
01.2001 - 01.2002
Professional development completed in Brief Treatment of Anxiety
Dalhousie University
Mental Health First Aid Certificate - undefined
Counseling Skills Level 2 Certificate Program Concentration on Solution Focused Therapy with diverse populations Policy and research
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Social Work Degree - Structural social work approach to problem solving Direct practice skills for interacting with diverse populations Policy and research
St. Thomas University
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