Molly Hamilton
Curiousity | Justice | Humility
Port Alberni
Summary
Social services professional currently employed in the Indigenous justice sector, seeking a Master's in Counselling Psychology to expand on my therapeutic skills and enable me to work as a Counsellor in the next 5 years. 4+ years of experience working closely with adults with complex needs including addiction or substance use challenges, mental illnesses, FASD, attachment disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, trauma, poverty, and homelessness. Experienced and highly trained in working with Indigenous people. Academic background in the social sciences and first author of a published academic article based on original research about white ignorance. Excellent writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Gladue Report Writer
BC First Nations Justice Council
06.2023 - Current
- Produced high-quality legal reports for Indigenous people for use in Court at sentencing hearings, for the purpose of communicating their life story as an Indigenous person and situating their offending behavior within the context of colonization and its impacts
- Utilized trauma-informed practice while interviewing Indigenous clients, their family, and community members of their choosing, including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, elected or hereditary Chiefs, counsellors, support workers, and more
- Recognized for excellent quality of written work; one of my report was circulated among staff as a 'Sample Report' or standard to reach for
- Selected as part of an emergency quality assurance team to rewrite and/or edit reports written by other Report Writers, as needed
Housing Support Worker
Port Alberni Friendship Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Supported clients experiencing homelessness to meet their day-to-day emotional, psychosocial, and physical needs
- Referred clients to appropriate services
- Responded to crises such as disputes, physical violence, suicide intervention, and drug overdoses
Adult Support Worker
PLEA Community Services Society of BC
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented range of goal-oriented activities to support participants living with complex needs, including mental illness, substance use challenges, IDD, FASD, racialization and oppression, intergenerational trauma, sexual trauma, and aggressive or other behavioral challenges
- Provided intensive, holistic, person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally relevant support services in one-on-one, community-based role
- Implemented and facilitated activities and therapeutic conversations to support Indigenous adults from the Northwest Territories in reconnecting with their cultural practices and cultural identity
- Advocated for agency-wide change as member of Indigenous Matters Committee
- Produced excellent quality, highly detailed program reports which were consistently commended by management
Community Living Counsellor
The Summit | North Shore Connexions Society
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and facilitated 20+ new, virtual programs that provided recreational, social, and educational support for adults with intellectual disabilities amidst COVID-19 pandemic
- Increased community outreach by developing new partnerships with other organizations
- Initiated and developed first-ever employee handbook for my position to improve organization's institutional memory
Residential Care Worker
North Shore ConneXions Society
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Implemented holistic, personal care plan strategies to support adults with intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses in meeting their day-to-day needs
- Supported residents to participate in social, physical, spiritual, and recreational activities
- Suggested changes for residents’ care plans where necessary and advocated for anti-oppressive, person-centered practices
Coordinator
The Lumen Room
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed 8 student volunteers and trained staff in trauma-informed care practices, responding to disclosures, anti-oppressive practices, and group facilitation skills
- Acted as lead facilitator for events and provided one-on-one informal counseling services to LGBTQ+ students on campus
- Spearheaded development of 15+ new events tailored to supporting LGBTQ+ students and increasing general student awareness of sex, gender, and sexuality topics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Quest University Canada
Squamish, BC 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Trauma-informed interviewing and practice
Certification
Addiction Care & Treatment
Publications
Hamilton, Molly & Reid-Hresko, John. (2020). Camp Sitka's ‘little civil war': nostalgia, surprise, and white ignorance at a Boy Scouts of America camp. Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power. DOI: 10.1080/1070289X.2020.1845491
Hamilton, M., & Reid-Hresko, J. (2021, July 23). Why so surprised? Racist programming and white shock at a Boy Scouts of America camp [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.race.ed.ac.uk/why-so-surprised-racist-programming-and-white-shock-at-a-boy-scouts-of-america-camp/
Timeline
Gladue Report Writer
BC First Nations Justice Council
06.2023 - Current
Addiction Care & Treatment
04-2023
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills
03-2023
Housing Support Worker
Port Alberni Friendship Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
Mental Health First Aid
02-2023
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety
08-2022
Indigenous Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
07-2022
Suicide Prevention
09-2021
Adult Support Worker
PLEA Community Services Society of BC
06.2021 - 10.2022
Community Living Counsellor
The Summit | North Shore Connexions Society
11.2020 - 05.2021
Residential Care Worker
North Shore ConneXions Society
08.2020 - 10.2020
Coordinator
The Lumen Room
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Quest University Canada
08.2015 - 05.2019
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