Matthew Glass
Halifax,NS
Summary
Child Protective Services Social Worker highly skilled in responding to reports of child abuse or neglect. Approaches cases with calm and objective eye with well-being of all parties in mind. Works cooperatively with law enforcement, court officials and educators to promote welfare of child.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Worker
Children’s Aid Society Of Sudbury
2021.02 - 2023.09
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
Family Support Worker
Children’s Aid Society Of Sudbury
2020.06 - 2021.02
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Participate in developing, modifying and evaluating client service plans with integrated case management team
Youth Educator
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
2019.01 - 2020.06
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Program Director
Glad Tidings Day Camp
2018.06 - 2018.09
- Enhance team productivity by organizing weekly meetings where issues, accomplishments, and improvements are discussed and implemented
- Handle sensitive and confidential information concerning the children’s medical and family history
Head Cashier
Shoppers Drug Mart
2015.08 - 2018.06
- Resolved customer issues for front-line and departments throughout store by employing strong operations knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
- Verified accuracy of daily cashier batches by checking receipts, checks and cash.
Team Lead
Sudbury And Area Victim Services
2019.04 - 2022.06
- Provide immediate short-term crisis intervention services to persons affected by crime, tragedy and disaster
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Head Coach
Joe Macdonald Youth Football
2018.08 - 2020.11
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Activity Coordinator
Free Canada Day
2016.07 - 2019.07
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
Kitchen Assistant
Elgin Street Mission
2017.05 - 2018.05
- Prepare and distribute breakfast to community members attending the shelter
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen to ensure that it met Ontario Health and Safety Standards.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS06.2024
Bachelor of Social Work degree - Social Work
Lakehead University
Orillia, ON06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice and, Sociology
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON06.2019
High School Diploma -
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School
Greater Sudbury, ON06.2014
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Case Analysis
- Interviewing Strengths
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Client Needs Assessment
- Family Improvement Plans
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
Certification
Child Protection, Privacy, CPIN, Principles and Ethics of Helping, Communications Skills, Self-Care, Health and Safety Awareness, Safe Contact, Community Sports Training, Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity and Play to Learn. Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Certificate.
Timeline
Child Protection Worker
Children’s Aid Society Of Sudbury
2021.02 - 2023.09
Family Support Worker
Children’s Aid Society Of Sudbury
2020.06 - 2021.02
Team Lead
Sudbury And Area Victim Services
2019.04 - 2022.06
Youth Educator
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
2019.01 - 2020.06
Head Coach
Joe Macdonald Youth Football
2018.08 - 2020.11
Program Director
Glad Tidings Day Camp
2018.06 - 2018.09
Kitchen Assistant
Elgin Street Mission
2017.05 - 2018.05
Activity Coordinator
Free Canada Day
2016.07 - 2019.07
Head Cashier
Shoppers Drug Mart
2015.08 - 2018.06
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Social Work degree - Social Work
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice and, Sociology
Laurentian University
High School Diploma -
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School
Child Protection, Privacy, CPIN, Principles and Ethics of Helping, Communications Skills, Self-Care, Health and Safety Awareness, Safe Contact, Community Sports Training, Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity and Play to Learn. Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Certificate.
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