Meagan Donnelly
Kingston,ON
Summary
To continue to enhance and further my professional experience and learning within an enriched and person centered environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Worker
Addiction & Mental Health Services, KFL&A
01.2022 - Current
- Provide short-term crisis support and supportive counseling in various roles (ie
- Mobile services, safe bed program, rapid response)
- Develop crisis intervention plans with clients
- Complete risk assessments and refer clients to the appropriate community resources
- Consult and collaborate with various community supports
- De-emphasize the need for hospitalization or incarceration as needed
- Apply strength-based approaches and encourage change/growth.
Residential Relief Worker Case Manager
Elizabeth Fry Society
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide ongoing support and supervision for the women of the Community Residential Facility (CRF)
- Work alongside the CSC, MCS, police, institutions, National Parole Board, Ontario Parole, Earned Remission Board, and other community and social services
- Support residents through crisis prevention, intervention and management, community liaison, resource referrals, and administrative tasks
- Encourage women to participate in community events to assist with re-integration/action plans.
Youth Justice Worker
St. Lawrence Youth Association
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensure safety, security, custody, and wellbeing of all young persons while working collaboratively with team members
- Manage young person’s day-to-day expectations such as chores, community/family contact, court, meals, etc
- Fulfill bailiff duties as needed
- Perform intake and discharge assessments as needed, as well as enhanced supervision assessments
- Manage disruptive young persons and implement emergency management techniques if necessary
- Promote pro-social behaviour, cultural appropriation, meaningful changes, and positive therapeutic rapports.
Youth Counsellor
Kingston Youth Shelter
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Offer 1:1 counselling for residents seeking additional support
- Manage and maintain activity log throughout the day
- Complete routine room checks to assure each resident’s safety
- Help residents develop life-skills and seek housing opportunities
- Work collaboratively with Prevention Diversion and Family Mediation team members to promote success for each resident
- Appropriately reinforce harm reduction and housing first policies.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, New Brunswick08.2023
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06.2020
Skills
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Compassionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable
- Highly motivated to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
- Accomplished team building and team collaborations skills
- Successful therapeutic rapport building skills through the use of a strength-based approach
- Excellent physical fitness and wellbeing
- Sound risk assessment, problem solving, and decision making skills
Affiliations
College of Registered Psychotherapists: Qualifying Status
Certification
- ASIST (2022)
- CPI/NCVI (2022)
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C (2021)
- Full G License
Timeline
Crisis Worker
Addiction & Mental Health Services, KFL&A
01.2022 - Current
Residential Relief Worker Case Manager
Elizabeth Fry Society
08.2021 - 01.2022
Youth Justice Worker
St. Lawrence Youth Association
08.2021 - 01.2022
Youth Counsellor
Kingston Youth Shelter
10.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Yorkville University
St. Lawrence College
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