Lakin Bellaire
Child And Youth Worker
North Bay
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Worker dedicated to helping and empowering individuals for enhanced well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
2 2023 - Current
- Facilitate therapeutic groups addressing topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem improvement, substance use prevention among others.
- Coordinate family visits, medical appointments and therapy sessions for youth residents.
- Assist families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Document data and complete accurate updates to case records.
- Implement behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Deliver crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
Case Manager
Nipissing Transition House
09.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assist clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Utilize trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Develop and implement safety plans for clients at risk of harm.
- Monitor and track client progress through comprehensive case notes, utilizing data to inform program evaluation efforts and adapt services as needed.
- Assist clients in developing budgeting skills and financial planning strategies necessary for maintaining stable housing situations longterm.
Youth Worker (Co-op)
Roberts Smart Centre
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Led workshops on various topics such as leadership skills, career planning, and healthy relationships, empowering youths to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Ensured proper administration of medication as prescribed by physician
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Ensured program compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations through consistent record-keeping and reporting practices.
Shelter Worker
Nipissing Mental Health Housing and Support Services
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Supervised 20 bed shelter
- Intervened in crisis situations to support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources
Education
Social Service Worker -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON 09.2020 - 08.2021
Mental Health And Addictions -
Canadore College
North Bay, ON 09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
First Aid and CPR
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
Naloxone training
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certified (TCI)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (APT Accreditation level 1)
Timeline
Case Manager
Nipissing Transition House
09.2021 - Current
Youth Worker (Co-op)
Roberts Smart Centre
05.2021 - 08.2021
Social Service Worker -
Algonquin College
09.2020 - 08.2021
Shelter Worker
Nipissing Mental Health Housing and Support Services
01.2019 - 04.2019
Mental Health And Addictions -
Canadore College
09.2018 - 06.2020
Child and Youth Worker
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
2 2023 - Current
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