Maureen Abhulimen
Newmarket
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker – Housing & Client Services
Salvation Army
02.2022 - Current
- Identify and respond to clients’ mental health, physical health, and social care needs that may impact housing stability.
- Facilitate constructive communication and conflict resolution among clients, families, and service providers.
- Conduct needs-based assessments in person and over the phone.
- Support clients in understanding their housing rights and responsibilities.
- Apply homelessness prevention and shelter diversion strategies.
- Carry out intake assessments and determine service eligibility.
- Maintain regular follow-ups and adjust support plans.
- Coordinate referrals to community-based services.
Intake & Referral Specialist
Inn From The Cold
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluated functional abilities, urgency levels, and financial stability.
- Conducted third-party verifications with child welfare services, public trustees, housing providers, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation in automated systems.
- Assisted in complex and escalated referrals.
- Participated in cross-functional teams and case conferences.
- Monitored shelter system trends and reported challenges.
- Contributed to program development and service improvement.
- Demonstrated professionalism in engaging with vulnerable populations.
Education
Diploma - Community & Addiction Case Worker
CMIT
05-2025
Diploma - FAMILY MEDIATION
Herzing College
05-2021
Diploma - PSW
DOMINION COLLEGE
05-2021
Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Cdi College
05-2023
Skills
- Housing Stabilization & Advocacy
- Crisis Response & Conflict Resolution
- Case Management (SMIS, OCMS)
- Client Assessment & Tracking
- Municipal Policy & Confidential File Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mental health assistance
- Disability care
- Documentation and reporting
- Meal planning and preparation
- Client assessment
- Medication administration
Certification
- PSW – Dominion College (2020)
- Family Mediation – Herzing (2021)
- Paralegal – CDI College (2023)
- Community & Addiction Case Worker – CIMT (2025)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Support Worker – Housing & Client Services
Salvation Army
02.2022 - Current
Intake & Referral Specialist
Inn From The Cold
08.2019 - 01.2020
Diploma - Community & Addiction Case Worker
CMIT
Diploma - FAMILY MEDIATION
Herzing College
Diploma - PSW
DOMINION COLLEGE
Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Cdi College
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