Laura Rossi-Diorio
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Experienced and empathetic Counsellor with 15 + years of experience in providing mental health support and child protection services. Proficient in conducting assessments and developed tailored intervention plans using strength-based, trauma informed, and solution-focused therapy approaches. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
COUNSELOR
HM Consulting solutions LTD
01.2021 - Current
- Assessments through narrative practice with clients to develop a plan to address any issues they have related to their mental health, trauma, relationships, loss and grief and any other areas of concern
- Utilize the following approaches that include strength-based, trauma-informed, solution-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy.
CHILD PROTECTION WORKER
PEEL CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
01.2001 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy and mediation to children and their families
- Developed, implemented, and monitored comprehensive case plans to protect children within their families or to return the children to their parents or kinship caregivers or for adoption
- Maintained strong liaisons and worked closely with community agencies involved with our families
- Member of the “Safer Families Project” involving CAS staff and community counsellors
- To expedite CAS client referrals to community counsellors specialized in addressing domestic violence issues
- Provided and mentored to date 5 university students during their 8-month social work placements.
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE CASEWORKER
TORONTO SOCIAL SERVICES
01.1992 - 01.2001
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for clients by determining eligibility for social assistance benefits and ensuring accurate and timely support for individuals and families in need
- Managed diverse caseloads of single parents, families, single adults, homeless clients, and funeral applications by providing tailored assistance and referrals to appropriate income sources to meet their specific needs
- Counseled, provided appropriate referrals and advocacy to clients in crisis situations involving physical abuse, mental health issues, housing, poverty, and addictions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Windsor
01.2018
Bachelor of Social Work -
Metropolitan Toronto University
01.1992
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
McMaster University
01.1988
Skills
- Client Assessment
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Advocacy
- Referral to Community Resources
- Counselling
- Psychoeducation
- Documentation
- Ethical practice
Affiliations
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
- Canadian Association of Social Worker
Professional Development
- Certificate in Advanced Social Work with Older Adults, OASW, 2018
- Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Core Program, Acclaim Health, 2019
- CBT Intensive Training for Social Workers, Unified CBT Academy, Dr. Sanjay Rao, 2021
- Internal Family Systems Fundamentals – An introduction to the Model, OASW, 2021
- Grief Educator Certificate Program, Grief Expert, David Kessler, 2021
- Level 1 Clinical Training Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Gottman Institute, 2022
- Advanced Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies, University of Guelph, 2023
Registrations
Ontario College of Social Workers, 802937
Volunteer Experience
BOARD MEMBER, CCAMRE, 2021-01-01, present, Canadian Central American Relief Effort (CCAMRE) works in partnership with Central Americans to help to improve the lives of the aboriginal communities residing in the Guatemalan Merendon Mountains. This foundation provides programs that provide support in the following areas: medical and dental, water projects, agricultural, educational sponsorship, senior, programs and COVID-19 Food distribution/Food Relief Fundraising. Attendance of monthly CCAMRE Board of Directors meetings to discuss programs.
References
References will be supplied upon demand
Timeline
COUNSELOR
HM Consulting solutions LTD
01.2021 - Current
CHILD PROTECTION WORKER
PEEL CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
01.2001 - Current
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE CASEWORKER
TORONTO SOCIAL SERVICES
01.1992 - 01.2001
Master of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Social Work -
Metropolitan Toronto University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
McMaster University
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