Marcie Tavares
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
25 years of experience in the working in mental health. I strive to de stigmatizing mental health with educating and increasing awareness. Forward-thinking and resourceful with superior work ethic and good leadership, problem-solving and management abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Promotion Coordinator/ Wellness Facilitator
Interlake Reserves Tribal Council
07.2015 - Current
- Increase awareness and understanding of preventing suicide among First Nation youth. Facilitating workshops of protective factors such as a strong sense of identity, meaning and purpose, and resilience.
- Strengthen and help create collaborative approaches and links within communities
- Enhance the development of knowledge about what works in preventing suicide among First Nation youth
Youth Justice Coordinator
Ka Ni Kanichihk
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Worked with female at-risk youth to assist with societal reintegration after prolonged institutionalization.
- Prepared pre sentence reports to define goals and strengths of the youth .
- Maintained detailed case files for Manitoba Justice
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Provincial Reintegration Worker
Elizabeth Fry Society
08.2003 - 01.2012
- Supported the women and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for women who were incarcerated to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing, food, mental health supports.
- De-escalated stressful situations.
- weekly visits to the Winnipeg Remand Center and women's Jail.
- Facilitated group Anger Management sessions.
Education
Developmental Social Worker -
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB06.1998
High School Diploma -
Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06.1996
Skills
- Time Management
- Community Engagement
- Facilitating Workshops
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Word
- establishing a rapport with People during difficult times
Certification
- Certified First Nations Mental health First Aid Facilitator
- ASSIT Trainer
- SafeTalk Trainer
Timeline
Life Promotion Coordinator/ Wellness Facilitator
Interlake Reserves Tribal Council
07.2015 - Current
Youth Justice Coordinator
Ka Ni Kanichihk
11.2012 - 12.2014
Provincial Reintegration Worker
Elizabeth Fry Society
08.2003 - 01.2012
Developmental Social Worker -
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
High School Diploma -
Miles Macdonell Collegiate
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