Leahanne Swan
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate and driven individual with personal experience overcoming homelessness and addiction. Dedicated to improving the lives of individuals facing adversity. Passionate about making a positive impact by helping others avoid disease and overcome addiction. Able to relate to the unique needs and perspectives of those who have faced similar hardships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Facilitator
Safe injection site
04.2021 - 09.2024
- I facilitate a 6 month class that is intended to prepare people to work in Harm Reduction
- I also work in the Safe Injection Site to make sure nobody should die because of drug use.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Contributed to improved team performance by facilitating workshops on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving techniques.
Safe injection site
Regent Park Community Health Centre
05.2006 - 04.2021
- In the safe injection site I would aid clients in safer injection showing safer areas and proper hygiene
- I ran 3 kit making/socilizing groups 1female 1for Transgendered people and one for everyone
- I also ran a sex worker drop in and started conversations on sexual health, bad dates and peer support
- I also met with clients in crisis and I would decide if talking to me would be sufficient or if a MD or social worker, Hospital etc
- Should be involved.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome space constraints, maximizing capacity without compromising comfort or safety.
- Reduced incidents of conflict by establishing clear guidelines for resident behavior and mediating disputes when needed.
Education
DIPLOMA IN ADDICTION COUNCELLING -
01.2022
MASTERS, COMPARITIVE RELIGIOUS STUDIES -
01.1998
Skills
- Great communication skills, good computer knowledge lived experience and formal education in drug addiction, homelessness and sex work
Certification
- FUNDAMENTALS OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
- RESEARCH MERIT AWARD FROM THE URBAN HEALTH INITIATIVE/WELLESLEY INSTITUTE
- RGI
- RECONCILLIATION EDUCATION
Timeline
Facilitator - Safe injection site
04.2021 - 09.2024
Safe injection site - Regent Park Community Health Centre
05.2006 - 04.2021
CDI COLLEGE - DIPLOMA IN ADDICTION COUNCELLING,
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO - MASTERS, COMPARITIVE RELIGIOUS STUDIES,
- FUNDAMENTALS OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
- RESEARCH MERIT AWARD FROM THE URBAN HEALTH INITIATIVE/WELLESLEY INSTITUTE
- RGI
- RECONCILLIATION EDUCATION
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