Kimberly Simoneau
Summary
Empathetic and hard-working Social Worker with a natural ability to connect with people and foster supportive relationships. Understanding of community resources, has a wide-spread knowledge of group therapies coupled with skills in adaptability and problem-solving. Committed to making a positive impact on individuals and team members by providing essential support and guidance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2021 - Current
- Assist clients on the Community Recovery Team caseload with addressing social issues and implementing necessary supports, including appropriate housing, financial aid and daily programming.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate in-person and virtual psychoeducational and group therapy classes to help clients develop coping skills, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Supervise students and junior staff members assisting with their orientation, providing direction on best practices when they would job shadow on the Community Recovery Team and group therapy services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Conduct home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Maintain client documentation.
Program Coordinator
Partners in Mental Health and Well-being
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented day/evening recreational programming for the Mental Health Drop-In Centre, and Peer Support program,
- Supervised and facilitated ongoing performance evaluations of the Recreational Support and Peer Support staff.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Provided mental health support to the clients coming to the Mental Health Drop-In Centre and SaskAbilities day program.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant statistics for funders.
- Oversaw and managed programming budgets, income and expenses. Applied for programming grants and implementation of same.
- Led orientation and training sessions for staff, volunteers, and community members fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Maintained client documentation.
Employment Specialist/Workplace Mentor
Partners In Employment
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Assisted clients living with physical or intellectual barriers in gaining employment within the community.
- Created detailed reports on program outcomes, demonstrating the positive impact of supported employment services on clients'' lives.
- Provided ongoing support for clients, ensuring successful job retention and satisfaction.
- Facilitated group workshops on various topics related to job readiness and workplace success.
- Conducted follow-up meetings with both clients and employers to evaluate the job placements and address any concerns or issues that arose.
- Assisted clients with learning the tasks of the job at the place of the employment. Provide direct support to the client while they were on a work shift.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Maintained client documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Regina
Regina, SK05-2016
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solver
- Motivated
- Innovative
- Resourceful
- Reliable
- Solution-Focused
- Proactive
Certification
ASIST Training, 2022
Art of Friendship Train the Trainer program, 2021
LOCUS Training, 2021
Violence Threat Risk Assessment Level 1 & 2, 2020
My Compass Planning, 2020
Motivational Interviewing, 2020
Friends Resilience Strong Not Tough: Adult Resiliency Train the Trainer program, 2020
safeTALK Train the Trainer program, 2019
Timeline
Social Worker
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2021 - Current
Program Coordinator
Partners in Mental Health and Well-being
11.2017 - 05.2021
Employment Specialist/Workplace Mentor
Partners In Employment
04.2017 - 11.2017
ASIST Training, 2022
Art of Friendship Train the Trainer program, 2021
LOCUS Training, 2021
Violence Threat Risk Assessment Level 1 & 2, 2020
My Compass Planning, 2020
Motivational Interviewing, 2020
Friends Resilience Strong Not Tough: Adult Resiliency Train the Trainer program, 2020
safeTALK Train the Trainer program, 2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Regina
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