PRIYA MISTRY
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social worker with experience in providing support to children, youth, families, and communities facing difficulties such as mental health issues, family problems, or behavioral struggles. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing care plans, and delivering counseling services to address mental health, family conflict, and trauma. Proficient in crisis intervention, advocacy, and connecting clients to essential resources and services. Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), committed to adhering professional standards and ethical practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Parents For Community Living
Waterloo, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Provide personalized care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or physical disabilities, promoting independence and quality of life
- Assist clients with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household management, ensuring a safe and supportive environment
- Support clients in building social and life skills, fostering meaningful relationships, and engaging in community activities
- Advocate for clients' rights and needs, ensuring access to appropriate services and resources
- Document client progress and concerns, maintaining accurate and confidential records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Academic Credential Specialist
ApplyBoard
Kitchener, ON
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Credential Evaluation: Review and assess academic transcripts, degrees, and other credentials from international institutions to determine their equivalency to Canadian educational standards
- Verification & Compliance: Ensure the authenticity of academic records and verify educational credentials in compliance with its policies, provincial regulations, and educational requirements
- Documentation & Reporting: Accurately document evaluations, prepare reports, and communicate findings to internal teams and clients, ensuring clear and concise explanations of credential equivalencies
Academic Associate - Instructor / Lecturer
Navarachana University
Vadodara, Gujarat
09.2016 - 11.2021
- Teaching & Curriculum Development: Design and deliver engaging, evidence-based lectures and courses in Social Work at the graduate level, focusing on areas such as Social case work, Criminology and Labor Laws
- Mentorship & Supervision: Provide academic guidance and mentorship to Master of Social Work (MSW) students, supervising research projects, thesis work, and field placements
- Student Assessment: Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, presentations, and practical assessments, offering constructive feedback to promote academic growth
- Professional Development: Stay current with emerging trends, policies, and practices in social work and integrate these into teaching content
- Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the broader social work community
- Community Engagement: Promote and integrate community-based learning, encouraging students to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world social work practice
- Ethical and Inclusive Teaching: Ensure an inclusive, respectful, and culturally competent learning environment, upholding the values of social work practice, including social justice, diversity, and equity
Direct Support Professional
Navarachana School Sama
Vadodara, Gujarat
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked one on one with children with mental and behavioral issues
- Collaborated with parents to discuss and find solutions to student behaviors and needs
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
Human Development and Assessment Coordinator
Department of HDFS, The MS University of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed assessment and testing protocols for clients, facilitated and administered assessment activities, reviewed the test matrix, and recommended strategies to enhance performance.
- Conducted one-on-one and group counseling to explain assessment tools, rationale, and reduce client anxiety
- Managed and maintained behavioral and counseling case notes, documenting plans, progress, and interventions
- Developed and enhanced departmental and program learning objectives and instructional learning tools
- Kept detailed records of supply inventory and testing materials needed
Research Associate
Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The MS University of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Conducted social research by developing detailed social research methodology
- Designed questionnaires and interview schedules
- Communicated and collaborated meetings with different government officials
- Arranged and conducted field visits to urban and rural areas of the state
- Collected data and audio/visual documentation
- Tabulation, Data analysis, and interpretation
- Report writing
Education
Certificate Course - Fundamentals of Cognitive behavior Therapy
Wilfrid Laurier University
01-2022
LLB - Law
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Gujarat IN01-2016
Master's Degree - Social Work
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
01-2011
Bachelor's Degree - Family and Community Sciences
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
01-2009
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Empathy and compassion
- Behavioral Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
Certification
- Trauma informed care Training
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- NVCI
- Inhalation and Suppository Training
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Parents For Community Living
11.2022 - Current
Academic Credential Specialist
ApplyBoard
01.2022 - 04.2022
Academic Associate - Instructor / Lecturer
Navarachana University
09.2016 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
Navarachana School Sama
06.2015 - 09.2016
Human Development and Assessment Coordinator
Department of HDFS, The MS University of Baroda
01.2013 - 03.2015
Research Associate
Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The MS University of Baroda
12.2011 - 02.2012
Certificate Course - Fundamentals of Cognitive behavior Therapy
Wilfrid Laurier University
LLB - Law
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Master's Degree - Social Work
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Bachelor's Degree - Family and Community Sciences
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
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