ALEXA ROWETT
Delta,BC
Summary
I am seeking a career where I can implement my leadership & management experience in the social services industry to cultivate healing and strengthen communities. Motivated Caseworker with high-level integrity and strong desire to help resolve challenges. Compassionate and team-oriented individual offering extensive knowledge of services, treatment options and issue resolution methods for a multitude of cases.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Needs Coordinator, Crisis Navigator
Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society
2022.02 - Current
- Working with indigenous communities to initiate change and share stories of current issues
- Working exclusively with the indigenous population to assist in advocacy for housing, treatment, and reconciliation
- Specialized in domestic violence and led women's healing circles & programming
- Enhanced community collaboration, contributing to organizational growth
- Provided counsel and trauma-informed care for clients
- Proposed and Managed three transition homes (female, male and co-ed)
- Maintained a large caseload with clients from all walks of life
- Sat on the BC Housing board as well as the RCMP table
- Responded to community crisis and initiated healing groups for the indigenous population
- Provided education surrounding substance use, reconciliation, and healing within the community.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Support Worker
ATIRA
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Assisted indigenous women with substance use concerns and goal planning
- Advocated for women to obtain secure housing and their own autonomy
- Collaborated with community partners to create connections to further assist women
- Provided a safe space for indigenous women to share their story and connect with services
- Trained NARCAN, created kits for safe use, implemented the use of Lifeguard App
- Educated facilities on harm reduction tactics.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Substance Use Support Worker
Fraser Health
2021.02 - 2022.02
- Connected clients to counseling services and treatment
- Educated families on current issues and provided services when needed
- Worked alongside registered clinicians to create rapport with clients
- Counseled clients from a strengths-based trauma informed stance
- Worked in a multidisciplinary team to ensure data was being received accurately
- Delivered harm reduction supplies and implemented training sessions
- Traveled to rehabs and halfway houses to educate people on harm reduction.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Rehab Manager
Fraser Valley Detox & Wellness
2020.10 - 2021.02
- Prepared client intakes and performed detox when necessary
- Created therapy groups, art classes and healing circles for participants
- Ordered weekly meals and completed admin responsibilities
- Took clients on daily field trips
- Managed a house of eight to ten co-ed participants
- Completed CIWA's and COW's scores for detox and intake.
Shelter Worker
LookOut Society
2020.05 - 2020.10
- Assisted tenants with daily duties and cleaned the shelter
- Operated HIFIS
- Completed client intakes and discharges
- Administered NARCAN when necessary
- Educated people in the community about NARCAN and how to administer the product
- Worked closely with tenants who were interested in moving out of the shelter and bettering themselves.
Education
Addictions Counseling and Social Services -
VCC
Surrey, BC06.2021
High School Diploma -
Sands Secondary School
Delta, BC06.2011
Skills
- Case Management
- Indigenous Studies
- Intake Evaluation
- Transition Home Management
- One-on-one emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Harm reduction/street-entrenched outreach
- Addictions Counseling
- Team Management/Proposal writing and leadership
- Community Liaison
- Relationship Building
- Document Management
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid/CPR
- Psychological First Aid for others
- WHMIS
- Naloxone Training (Closer to the heart)
- Certificate in Provincial Opioid Treatment Program (UBC)
- Trauma and resiliency informed practice
- Violence Prevention
- San'Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Certificate
- Lateral Violence in the workplace training certificate
- UBC Provincial OAT certification (Opiate Agonist Therapy)
- The Trauma Institute (Certified Trauma Specialist) to be completed 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Complex Needs Coordinator, Crisis Navigator
Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society
2022.02 - Current
Support Worker
ATIRA
2021.10 - 2022.05
Substance Use Support Worker
Fraser Health
2021.02 - 2022.02
Rehab Manager
Fraser Valley Detox & Wellness
2020.10 - 2021.02
Shelter Worker
LookOut Society
2020.05 - 2020.10
Addictions Counseling and Social Services -
VCC
High School Diploma -
Sands Secondary School
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid/CPR
- Psychological First Aid for others
- WHMIS
- Naloxone Training (Closer to the heart)
- Certificate in Provincial Opioid Treatment Program (UBC)
- Trauma and resiliency informed practice
- Violence Prevention
- San'Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Certificate
- Lateral Violence in the workplace training certificate
- UBC Provincial OAT certification (Opiate Agonist Therapy)
- The Trauma Institute (Certified Trauma Specialist) to be completed 2024
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