Mandeep Rangi
St. John's,NL
Summary
Area of study in Social Work with focus on mental health and addictions policies. I am passionate social justice, community development and working to improve access to mental health services for children, youth, families, LGBTQ2SIA+, neurodivergent populations, people with disabilities and all equity seeking groups. I am well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with a passion ensuring that all individuals receive and have access to ethically sound treatment/education in a timely manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Office Of The Child And Youth Advocate
01.2024 - Current
- maintain documentation for individual advocacy caseload
- Complete initial individual advocacy intake calls
- conduct a environmental scan of Canadian legislation pertaining to Children, Youth and Families
- observed staff conduct case consultation
- familiarize myself with the TRIM software
- conduct phone calls with clients regarding their concerns
- observe and support staff in conducting a systemic advocacy file
Research Assistant
School Of Social Work, Memorial University
09.2023 - Current
- Working with Wall to Bridges (W2B) an innovative educational program that brings together incarcerated (“Inside”) and non-incarcerated (“Outside”) students to study post-secondary courses in jails and prisons across Canada.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Recorded experimental findings in excel spreadsheet to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
Social Work Intern
Eastern Health
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Reviewed medical documentation from health professionals on the Forensic, Geriatric and the Psychiatric Assessment unit
- Completed progress notes on intake assessments, family meetings and phone calls with health professionals, clients and families.
- Attended bi-weekly clinical meeting on a multidisciplinary team to discuss client updates, recent admissions and upcoming discharge
- Reviewed the subsidy for supportive board and lodging applications to ensure clients are receiving the appropriate funds for their housing
- Updated mental health services and housing directory for health team on the Psychiatric assessment unit and youth,adults, seniors and families.
- Input financial, address changes regarding client’s supportive board and lodging subsidy application into the excel spreadsheets on a weekly basis.
- Attended site visits with community organizations to gain understanding on how to better support the clientele I was supporting
Community Outreach Coordinator
We Worthy Women
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Supported the program development and strategy
- Supported the development of virtual consent week for the Fall 2022
- Researched on sexual violence prevention initiatives in Atlantic Canada specifically Universities in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia
- Created educational campaigns on what is consent, supporting survivor of sexual assault
- Attended workshops and webinars on ending sexual and gender based violence in Atlantic Canada
Program Coordinator
Child Welfare League Of Canada
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Facilitating online Network meetings, events, and discussions on an online forum that provides opportunities for young professionals and students to exchange and learn together.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Documenting lessons learned and recommending actions for strengthening the Network.
- Engaging members, ensuring broad and diverse representation and
participation of young professionals from across the country.
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
EveryMind
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided group and individualized support with a client-centered focus to children and adolescents from the ages 5-to 13 years with various mental health diagnoses and intellectual disabilities within the day treatment classroom
- Completed daily documentation, including observation forms, client contact notes focused on highlighting conversations regarding the clients' treatment plan and filed client incident reports when needed.
- Assisted in the assessment, development and monitoring of treatment plans for clients and their family
- Assessed, managed and implemented different strategies/interventions while supporting children/adolescents on an individual, academic and social basis
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate positively with social workers and other health professionals
Day Treatment Child & Youth Care Practitioner
EveryMind
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided support focused on evidence-informed practices and a strength-based approach to six adolescents ages 11-13 years with various mental health concerns in the day treatment classroom. • training in nonviolent crisis intervention allowed me to manage crises through verbal de-escalation effectively.
- Communicated my assessment to the multi-disciplinary team on a bi-weekly basis in clinical team meetings and family treatment plan meetings pertaining to clients’ progress within the class and their family’s overall goals.
- Assisted in preparation of various clinical reports focused on formulation, goals, interventions, indicators of success, next steps and plans for discharge from the day treatment program
- Co-facilitated an evidence-based group twice a week focused on developing healthy coping powers skills within the day treatment classroom
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Intern
Peel District School Board
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Used interactive visuals to support two students with FASD with classroom routines
- Delivered a program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and educational needs of children aged 5-9 years in school-based settings
- Facilitated students' social club programming to promote therapeutic relationships skills in children and adolescents aged 4-12 years in educational settings
- Ensured student structure, routines, and activities are consistent in promoting effective relationships between students and the school
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Intern
YMCA Of Greater Toronto
, ON
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Facilitated dialogue about mental health and stigma reduction among peers.
- Provided guidance to students in identifying and developing their strengths using various programming, structured activities, and strength-based approaches.
Education
Bachelors - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL04.2024
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON04.2019
Skills
- Case Records Management
- Referrals and Networking
- Research Expertise
- Social Services
- Team functioning
- Strategic Planning
- Community development & engagement
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
Lorna Weafer Award in Social Work, Memorial University School of Social Work, Mar 2023
Humanities and Social Science Dean's List, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Oct 2021
Certification
- Lifebooks Training, Foster Parents Society of Ontario, Issued Jan 2017
- Foundations in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Canada FASD Research Network, Issued Feb 2019
- safeTALK Certified, LivingWorks, Issued Jan 2020
- Listening as Attentive & Relational Practice in Child and Youth Care training, CYC assets, Issued Jan 2020
- Domain of Practice: Relationships & Communication training, CYC assets, Issued Jun 2020
- Cannabis and Youth: A Certificate for Youth Workers, Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange, Issued Sep 2020
- Interprofessional Education: Skills Training Series, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Issued Nov 2021
- Be There Certificate, Jack.org, Issued Mar 2020
- Mental Health First Aid Basic certified, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Issued May 2022
- Introduction to Gender-based Analysis Plus training, Government of Canada, Issued Jun 2022
- Beyond Consent: How 2SLGBTQQ+ Youth Are Building Our Futures training, Students for Consent Culture Canada, Issued Jun 2022
- Stewards Of Children training, Darkness to Light, Issued Dec 2022
- NGR: Mental Health and Addictions Program - FACT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team) Workshop, Eastern Health, Issued Feb 2023
- Empowering Them (Gender-Based Violence Training), St.John's Status of Women Council, Issued Mar 2023
- Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Issued Mar 2023
- Advanced Health Care Directive Workshop, Seniors NL, Issued Mar 2023
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Office Of The Child And Youth Advocate
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
School Of Social Work, Memorial University
09.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Eastern Health
09.2022 - 12.2022
Community Outreach Coordinator
We Worthy Women
06.2022 - 08.2022
Program Coordinator
Child Welfare League Of Canada
05.2021 - 07.2021
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
EveryMind
05.2019 - 04.2020
Day Treatment Child & Youth Care Practitioner
EveryMind
09.2018 - 04.2019
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Intern
Peel District School Board
01.2018 - 04.2018
Child and Youth Care Practitioner Intern
YMCA Of Greater Toronto
09.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelors - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
- Lifebooks Training, Foster Parents Society of Ontario, Issued Jan 2017
- Foundations in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Canada FASD Research Network, Issued Feb 2019
- safeTALK Certified, LivingWorks, Issued Jan 2020
- Listening as Attentive & Relational Practice in Child and Youth Care training, CYC assets, Issued Jan 2020
- Domain of Practice: Relationships & Communication training, CYC assets, Issued Jun 2020
- Cannabis and Youth: A Certificate for Youth Workers, Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange, Issued Sep 2020
- Interprofessional Education: Skills Training Series, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Issued Nov 2021
- Be There Certificate, Jack.org, Issued Mar 2020
- Mental Health First Aid Basic certified, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Issued May 2022
- Introduction to Gender-based Analysis Plus training, Government of Canada, Issued Jun 2022
- Beyond Consent: How 2SLGBTQQ+ Youth Are Building Our Futures training, Students for Consent Culture Canada, Issued Jun 2022
- Stewards Of Children training, Darkness to Light, Issued Dec 2022
- NGR: Mental Health and Addictions Program - FACT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team) Workshop, Eastern Health, Issued Feb 2023
- Empowering Them (Gender-Based Violence Training), St.John's Status of Women Council, Issued Mar 2023
- Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Issued Mar 2023
- Advanced Health Care Directive Workshop, Seniors NL, Issued Mar 2023
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