Katherine Glenday
Thunder Bay,Ontario
Summary
Skilled in crisis support and mental health care, I excel in empathetic listening and risk assessment, honed at Keewaytinook Okimakanak. Adept at fostering personal growth in youth, my programs reflect a strong, trauma-informed approach. With excellent interpersonal and written skills, I ensure safety and well-being, achieving significant outcomes in community support and youth rehabilitation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NAN Hope Virtual Wellness Navigator
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
04.2024 - Current
- Crisis Support and Active Listening: Offer compassionate listening and empathetic support, helping individuals navigate through difficult emotions or situations, and addressing their immediate needs.
- Risk Assessments: Utilize mental health knowledge and experience to assess the level of risk faced by community members, identifying potential threats to their well-being and taking appropriate steps to ensure their safety.
- Resource Navigation: Assist individuals in finding and accessing appropriate resources, such as mental health services, counseling, shelters, or other community support systems.
- Collaboration with Emergency Services: Liaise with emergency response teams or healthcare professionals when necessary, ensuring that community members are connected with appropriate emergency interventions or services to maintain their safety
Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
11.2019 - Current
- Mental Health Support: Deliver ongoing mental health care to youth, helping them navigate emotional challenges, behavioral issues, and trauma. Provide individual and group counseling to foster personal growth and emotional stability.
- Program Development and Implementation: Develop, implement, and oversee treatment programs designed to promote the holistic well-being of youth, ensuring that each program is tailored to the specific needs and goals of the individuals served.
- Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications in accordance with medical guidelines and regulations, ensuring proper documentation and monitoring of youth's response to treatment.
- Safety Planning: Collaborate with the treatment team to create and maintain safety plans for each youth, focusing on risk management and ensuring a safe environment for both the youth and staff.
- Cultural and Spiritual Support: Provide opportunities for youth to engage in cultural and spiritual activities, fostering a sense of identity, community, and personal growth.
- Administrative Duties: Handle various administrative tasks, such as case documentation, progress reports, and communication with families, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders involved in the youth's care.
Partner Assault Response Facilitator
Catholic Family Development Centre
09.2019 - 10.2021
- PAR Program Facilitation: Lead group sessions for individuals who were mandated to participate in the PAR program, providing education and support focused on addressing attitudes and behaviors related to domestic violence. Create a safe, structured environment that fosters learning and personal accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honour's Bachelor of Social Work
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, None04-2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, None04-2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
George Brown College
Toronto, None05-2009
Skills
- Responsive
- Hard-working
- Empathetic
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Strength based and trauma informed
- Culturally competent
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team centered
- Flexible and adaptive
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Eagle Assist Training - September 2024
Eagle Assist - September 2024
I had the opportunity to learn how to provide mental health first-aid from an Indigenous perspective, focusing on the unique cultural, spiritual, and community aspects of mental health care. This approach emphasizes the importance of understanding and integrating traditional healing practices and worldviews alongside conventional mental health interventions.
Timeline
NAN Hope Virtual Wellness Navigator
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
04.2024 - Current
Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
11.2019 - Current
Partner Assault Response Facilitator
Catholic Family Development Centre
09.2019 - 10.2021
Eagle Assist Training - September 2024
Bachelor of Arts - Honour's Bachelor of Social Work
Lakehead University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Lakehead University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
George Brown College
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