Maria Hatzigrigoriou
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 3 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences. Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Covenant House Vancouver
06.2022 - Current
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Review client background information and access the strengths/needs of clients.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Provided key emotional support to youths.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency services.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
Social Care Worker
Fresh Start Support Services
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Administering and keeping accurate records of medications.
- Completing key working sessions with clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care
Munster Technological University
Cork, Ireland06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland06.2020
High School Diploma -
Colaiste Choilm Secondary School
Ballincollig, Co. Cork06.2016
Skills
- Program Support
- Educational Activities
- Youth Guidance
- Conflict Mediation
- Independent Living
- Mental Health Crisis Response
- Client Intakes
- Prepare Reports
- Grounding Techniques
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Reintegration Techniques
- Youth Interviewing
Additional Information
Has engaged in various trainings such as;
- First aid
- Mental health first aid
- ZSA Suicide prevention training
- Manual handling
- Living works suicide prevention training
- Therapeutic crisis intervention
- Adverse childhood experiences and early trauma
- TUSLA e-learning child protection
Timeline
Youth Worker
Covenant House Vancouver
06.2022 - Current
Social Care Worker
Fresh Start Support Services
05.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Care
Munster Technological University
Bachelor of Arts - Social
Cork Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Colaiste Choilm Secondary School
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