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Montana Westfall

Calgary,AB

Summary

Motivated Social Services Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Able to advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

SUPPORTIVE LIVING COORDINATOR

Canadian Mental Health Association

09.2024 - Current

Provide clients with consultation and supportive counseling in the event of an emergent or crisis situation
Weekly goal meetings and client interventions to help support their recovery
Advocate for clients when necessary and ensure they receive adequate care, treatment services, and information from the community and CMHA
Provide feedback to clients on their recovery progress
Support in the other group homes for specific shifts or additional coverage when required

ADDICTIONS OUTREACH WORKER

Recovery Alberta

03.2023 - Current

Distribution of harm-reduction supplies (e.g. condoms, pipes, naloxone, safer-inhalation kits, clean needles)
Supervised Consumption Site clinical interventions (e.g. overdose response)
Naloxone training and Community distribution
Provide referral services for clients facing crisis situations
Keep records of client needs, preferences and services provided
Work collaboratively with Urgent Care nurses, medical staff and peace officers

SUPPORT WORKER

Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary

06.2022 - 02.2023

Followed strict data confidentiality rules to keep client information secure
Recognized crisis situations, assessing potential danger to clients and other individuals
Met regularly with clients to support case plan accomplishment and reevaluate goals

OVERNIGHT CASE WORKER

John Howard Society of Calgary

05.2020 - 08.2022

Interviewed clients to obtain social histories and assess intake needs
Supervision of resident activities both in the house and the community
Offer ongoing support to residents through conversation, role modeling behaviors, and engaging in activities to promote positive reintegration
Established and maintained relationships with other community agencies (Correctional Service Canada) and organizations to meet community needs and avoid duplication of services
Re-integration of clients back into community after involvement with the criminal justice system

SHELTER SUPERVISOR

Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre

05.2019 - 03.2021

Monitored client conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations
Served meals, distributed safe supplies and dispensed prescribed medication to clients
Recorded information, such as client identification, incidents of disturbance, keeping daily logs of client activities and referrals
Searched client belongings for contraband and confiscated unauthorized items
Overdose response and outreach

CASE WORKER

Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa

07.2017 - 04.2019

FRONTLINE SHELTER SUPPORT WORKER

Shepherd's of Good Hope

10.2014 - 05.2018

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CANDIDATE -

Athabasca University

Calgary, AB

11-2025

TELEMEDICINE ADDICTION COUNSELLING PROFESSIONAL -

Canadian Addiction Counsellors Federation

Alberta, CA

10-2024

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN SOCIAL WORK -

Carleton University

Ottawa, ON

06.2018

DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK -

Algonquin College