KIM RUSSELL

Authorized Child Protection Worker. Working After-Hours as CPW from February 2023 to present.

Generic Worker January 2022- February 2023. Initial Assessment Worker March 2023- September 2023. Youth Support Worker September 2023-Present.

Member of the 2SLBTQ+ Committee- worked in a small group to create a 2SLBTQ+ resource guide for the agency.

Provide strength based and anti-oppressive child protection services to ensure safety and well-being of children and youth and to support families as per agency and ministry standards.

Participate in clinical supervision, and document case notes and recordings in CPIN.

Provide specialized individual support to youth between the ages of 18-23 to assist them in identifying goals and to work towards independence.

Manage a caseload of 15-20 youth at any given time, regularly collaborate with community partners to increase youth's capacity and build life skills.

Work with community partners to ensure youth

Complete child protection investigations including completing interviews, creating safety plans, referring to community services, contacting collaterals, and completing safety and risk assessments.

Provide ongoing child protection services to families including conducting monthly home visits, connecting with service providers, coordinating and attending case conferences, creating service goals with families, completing voluntary service agreements and outcome plans to support families goals, and supervising access visits.

Complete intake with transitional aged youth collecting relevant history and risk factors to determine suitability for admission to agency and external partners. Undertake a holistic assessment including basic needs, health, mental health, spirituality, developmental issues, social systems, and level of functioning.

Obtain informed consent for release and collection of relevant information and records to and from other community partners as necessary. Prepare client for eventual discharge from beginning of service.

Perform system navigation, make referrals, and advocate for individuals to community resources based on customized needs.

Provide case management, supportive counselling, and psychoeducation to clients and their families.

Maintain confidential documents including intake assessments, service events, and meeting attendance in client files.

Work collaboratively with project team in the development of quality and process improvement initiatives.

Facilitate weekly youth groups with community partners who serve marginalized populations.

Partake in program development to create psychoeducational programming for youth.

Work one-on-one with clients of all ages to support their behavioural needs and manage challenges relating to a client's cognitive, psychological, and mental health needs. Assist clients in completing activities of daily living.

Ensure behaviour is maintained, promote positive behaviour, and help to de-escalate negative behaviour back to baseline.

Provide necessary interventions such as using coping strategies, restraints, and/or follow behaviour safety plans to ensure the safety of clients, peers, and staff. Help clients complete any work related to their case management.

Work in group homes, private homes, educational settings, and health care to support clients both individually and in a team.

Triage participants in need of shelter based on need and availability. Complete phone assessments for those needing temporary lodging discussing history, current situation, employment, health status, addictions, and mental health.

Complete HIFIS Documentation, Consent, By-Name List with participants to create an up-to-date file.

Orient incoming participants discussing program expectations, helping acquire basic needs, and completing referrals for external programs. Offer participants food, clothing, showers, and hygiene supplies upon entry to program.

Complete SPDAT with clients and upload files into HIFIS to determine suitability for different programs.

Provide case management, review referrals with clients for treatment programs, mental health supports, and housing options.

Offer housing listings, support filling out rental applications, and connect with community partners for rental subsidies.

Provide educational programming to youth aged 14-20 in individual, workshop, and group formats.

Work with youth who present with moderate to severe mental health. Complete youth intakes, assessments, pre and post program evaluations, and referrals to external programs.

Maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, and agencies. Receive referrals from community partners including court diversion, education system, medical settings, youth trustee, emergency housing programs, and social workers.

Maintain a caseload of youth attending programming, those who need support post-program, and organize waitlist as needed.

Schedule programming and case management sessions at times and in locations that suit each individual youth's needs.

Maintain confidential youth files and statistical data for reporting to the Trillium Foundation.

Engage in program development and coordination including program materials and promotional material.

Provide clients with a safe space and provide basic needs such as food, clothing, shower, and personal hygiene products.

Assist clients with resources, referrals, and advocacy within their community.

Facilitate life skills programming individually and in groups. Document client records, case notes, and meeting information.

Help clients manage addictions and mental health by using conflict resolution, coping skills, and harm reduction techniques.

Support crisis situations by using de-escalation and intervention and teaching distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills.

Complete case management with clients regarding their case plan, goals, and activities. Work with clients to assess housing and employment needs. Help clients search for housing, teach job readiness skills, create resume and cover letters with clients.

Coordinate with client's case workers and accompany clients to appointments and court dates to provide support.

Perform patient intakes, screening, and assessments. Create, maintain, and secure all documentation related to treatment.

Provide comprehensive treatment planning and case management. Design and implement goal-oriented care plans.

Lead individual and group therapy including CBT, Mindfulness, Anger Management, Art Therapy, and Coping Mechanisms.

Identify potential recovery triggers and provide crisis intervention, supportive counselling, and advocacy.

Facilitate conversations between patients and family members, and provide family members with guidance and support.

Develop discharge plans and advocate for clients preparing for return back into their respective communities.

Orient patients among admission into the program discussing program expectations and delivery models.

Complete Substance Use Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Daily Mental Status Exams.

Co-facilitate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Seeking Safety PTSD Support Group, Anger Management, Mindfulness, Self-Esteem, SMART Recovery Therapy Groups.

Create Recovery Treatment Plans. Complete discharge planing with aftercare strategies and connect with community supports.

Led the delivery of educational programming in elementary and high schools on 2SLGTBQ+ inclusivity and acceptance.

Counsel vulnerable youth who are struggling with their mental health relating to their sexuality/gender. Create safety plans and coping strategies for youth experiencing suicidal thoughts and unfavorable home environments.

Facilitate after school program with at risk youth, database available grant opportunities, organize school contact spreadsheets.

President of Dalhousie Get REAL Chapter.