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LIZA MCPHEE

London,Canada

Summary

Motivated Social Service Worker with demonstrated integrity and strong conflict resolution skills. Empathetic and team-oriented individual offering extensive knowledge of services,

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Caseworker

Victim Services Middlesex London
05.2021 - Current
  • Supports needs of victims of crime and tragic circumstance by providing full range of trauma informed, victim centered, culturally competent supportive services

● Administers needs assessments, crisis intervention, case management, information sharing, emotional support and build healthy relationships between client and appropriate community services.

● Facilitated, initiated, and developed sudden death/suicide debrief resource package and presentation.

● Works effectively with and supports volunteer crisis response team by providing leadership and mentorship during on call rotation.

● Practices effective stress management while providing on-scene crisis intervention in the immediate aftermath of crime and tragic circumstance.

● Provides information/support/assistance to clients in accordance with Agency policy, and legislative requirements governing Victim Services

● Demonstrates adaptability by developing strategies and personalized service plans to support clients to meet their needs inclusive of risk and needs assessments, vulnerability screening, safety planning and follow-up processes.

● Collaborates with Police and other service providers to allow for a coordinated community specific response.

● Provides culturally competent and inclusive services that reflect the agency's vision, mission, and goals.

Family Resource Facilitator

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Served as front line support in Paediatric Family Resource Centre and 'Parent Hour' program; multi-tasked in a work environment with many disruptions and deadlines while remaining professional and present for patients and families

● Front line support in Pediatric Family Resource Centre and 'Parent Hour' program; multi-tasked in a work environment with many disruptions and deadlines while remaining professional and present for patients and families.

● Assisted families, patients, staff and students with locating health-related literature, information on internal and/or community resources.

● Partnered with local community resources to help bridge circle of care and decrease stress for the families.

● Implemented and executed Peer Support Rounding at Bedside with individuals of various backgrounds.

● Implemented and supported simulation training for caregivers

● Various Council membership: Children’s Inpatient Quality Improvement Council, Children's Hospital Quality of Care Council

● Chaired annual Teddy Bear Picnic and Co-chaired Holiday Haven

Rehabilitation Counsellor

DALE BRAIN INJURY SERVICES
03.2008 - 03.2018
  • Provided social, emotional and physical support for adults with acquired brain injuries in an assisted living environment

● Provided social, emotional, and physical support for adults with acquired brain injuries in an assisted living environment.

● Facilitated daily classes and activities to strengthen confidence and abilities of residents.

● Conducted initial assessments for service.

● Organized client’s appointments, daily care, and rehabilitation

● Advocated for Client's needs with care providers, met with client's families to support quality client and family centered care.

● Researched and advocated for accessible opportunities for clients.

Instructed training to co-workers on Non-Violent Crisis Intervention strategies as a certified instructor

Education

Honors Specialization - Human Ecology

Brescia University College
London, ON
04.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

King's University College
London, ON
02.2008

Social Service Worker Diploma

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
04.2004

Skills

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Knowledge of MS software
  • Interpersonal Interviewing and Listening
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Respectful of Diversity
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Strong writing skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Professional Development

  • Assembling the Pieces Toolkit, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 04/01/23
  • Being a Mindful Employee: An Orientation to Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, Canadian Centre for Occupation Health and Safety, 04/01/23
  • Reducing Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 04/01/23
  • Business Case for Health and Safety, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 04/01/23
  • Psychological Health and Safety Awareness, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 04/01/23
  • Victim Support Initiative Training, London Police Services, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section, 06/01/22
  • Crime Prevention by Environmental Design, CPTED Ontario, 05/01/22
  • Crisis Communication Skills for Suicide Prevention Training, London Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council, 03/01/22
  • Building Inner Strength, 16 Guidelines, University of Toronto Continuing Studies, 03/01/22
  • Facilitators of Traumatic Loss Support Groups, BC Bereavement Helpline, 02/01/22
  • Critical Incident Stress Management, London, Ontario, 01/01/22
  • Psychological First Aid Caring for Others, Canadian Red Cross, 04/01/21
  • Standard First Aid and CPR level C, Canadian Red Cross, 04/01/21
  • Victim Services of Middlesex-London Online and In-Class Training, London, 09/01/19, 11/01/19
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, London, 09/01/19
  • Emotional Intelligence Workshop, London, 11/01/18, 01/01/19
  • Toastmaster’s Member, London Health Science Centre, 04/01/18, 12/01/18
  • Canadian Association for Paediatric Health Centres conference, Edmonton, 10/01/18
  • Institute for Patient and Family Centred Care Conference, Baltimore, 06/01/18
  • The Art of “Companioning” the Mourner: Caring Versus Curing Workshop: Alan Wolfelt, PH.D., London, 05/01/18
  • Violence Prevention Training, London, 01/01/18
  • Holland Bloorview PACE Forum (Patients and Providers Advancing Care Experiences), Toronto, 11/01/16
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis Course, Regional Support Associates, London, 09/01/14, 12/01/14
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training Certification, London, 08/01/14

Volunteer Experience

  • Crisis Responder, Victim Services of Middlesex-London, London, 11/01/19, 05/01/21
  • Client Advisor, Thames Valley Children's Centre, London, 05/01/17, 08/01/19
  • Family Advisor, Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, London, 09/01/14, 08/01/19
  • Cook, “Dinner at our House” Ronald MacDonald House, London, 03/01/15, 06/01/18

References

  • Brad Thompson, brad@vsmiddlesex.org, Victim Services Middlesex London
  • Nicole Gauthier, nicole.gauthier@lhsc.on.ca, London Health Sciences Centre
  • Tara McElroy, tarah@daleservices.on.ca, Dale Brain Injury Services

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Timeline

Caseworker

Victim Services Middlesex London
05.2021 - Current

Family Resource Facilitator

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
10.2017 - 03.2020

Rehabilitation Counsellor

DALE BRAIN INJURY SERVICES
03.2008 - 03.2018

Honors Specialization - Human Ecology

Brescia University College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

King's University College

Social Service Worker Diploma

Sir Sandford Fleming College
LIZA MCPHEE