Kassandra Jabalee
Bras d'Or
Summary
Dedicated social worker with a strong commitment to confidentiality, ethics and integrity. Experienced with developing tailored treatment plans and therapeutic strategies. Utilizes evidence-based practices to support client well-being and growth. Track record of applying active listening and empathy to foster trust and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Supports Therapist
Family Service of Nova Scotia
03.2025 - Current
- Built strong rapport with service users, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers
- Established clear boundaries with service users, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to families
- Improved service users outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care
Community Outreach Worker
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Provided services to people who are Deaf and hard of hearing such as helping clients with accessibility barriers, providing assistive devices to help support their hearing needs, and offered general supportive counselling including resource finding
- Maintained client database, accurate statistics and records and provided monthly reports
- Managed and promoted the Technical Loan/Device Sales Program and the Hearing Aid Bank
- Hosted community workshops surrounding hearing loss
- General office administration including reception, telephone and social media
- Engaged clients from marginalized communities
- Provided administrative support to the Regional Manager as needed
450 hour practicum
Primary Health Care
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided brief and solution focused therapy for clients with mild to moderate mental health concern including substance use and grief while employing motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients, helping them explore their motivations and goals and facilitate positive behavior change
- Identified and referred patients to available community resources including healthcare, housing, and social services to ensure clients received appropriate services and support within the community
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs, strengths, and barriers and tailored interventions accordingly
- Worked collaboratively with community organizations and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and resource availability to ensure clients were well supported and followed up on progress
Research Assistant
Cape Breton University
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured ethical research practices by adhering to the guidelines outlined in the approved Research Ethics Board application
- Promoted the study and recruited participants while ensuring a diverse and representative sample and maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards
- Conducted data collection interviews, ensuring a respectful and professional approach to gather detailed and accurate participant responses for the study
- Transcribed interview recordings with precision, maintaining confidentiality and contributing to the organization and analysis of qualitative data
250 hour practicum
Mental Health and Addictions Inpatient Units
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked with patients who had acute and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders while navigating and de-escalating crisis situations and utilizing the DSM 5-TR
- Developed care plans for patients, including treatment plans for addiction recovery while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for patient support
- Conducted assessments including biopsychosocial and suicide risk, while incorporating the social determinants of health for decision formulation
- Navigated local community resources for patients and families to ensure patients had adequate community support when discharged
Student Coordinator for Human Rights and Diversity Officer
Cape Breton University
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside the Human Rights and Diversity Officer to deliver program content and evaluate student feedback
- Facilitated groups to teach students, faculty, and staff about sexually violent scenarios that occur on university campuses
- Presented and taught modules on how to prevent and de-escalate situations and how to maintain individual safety
- Trained selected students to become facilitators
- Researched related topics for development and implementation of the program
- Developed, organized, and communicated training schedules and sessions across diverse groups on campus
- Assisted in reviewing Sexual Violence Policy and Guidelines and recommended amendments
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/History
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS05.2018
Business Administration Diploma - Business Administration
Island Career Academy
Sydney River, NS05.2012
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to make sound and reliable ethical decisions
- Motivational interviewing
- Case management
- Group facilitation
- Community referrals
- Brief & solution focused therapy
- Building rapport
- One-on-one sessions
- Therapeutic plans
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- WHMIS
- First Aid/CPR
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Therapeutic Supports Therapist
Family Service of Nova Scotia
03.2025 - Current
Community Outreach Worker
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians
01.2025 - 03.2025
450 hour practicum
Primary Health Care
09.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
Cape Breton University
09.2024 - 12.2024
250 hour practicum
Mental Health and Addictions Inpatient Units
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Coordinator for Human Rights and Diversity Officer
Cape Breton University
01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/History
Cape Breton University
Business Administration Diploma - Business Administration
Island Career Academy
Bachelor of Social Work -
Cape Breton University
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