Rebecca Olawuyi
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and culturally responsive social services professional with extensive expertise in client advocacy, trauma-informed support, and integrated case management. Proven success in delivering holistic, wraparound services to marginalized and diverse communities including Indigenous women and families through effective crisis intervention, resource navigation, and collaborative stakeholder engagement. Adept at building culturally respectful environments and working alongside Indigenous-serving agencies to address systemic barriers and intergenerational trauma.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake & Assessment Coordinator
Young Women’s Christian Association (YW Calgary)
Calgary, Alberta
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive intakes and assessments for women entering transitional housing, employing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices tailored to diverse populations, including Indigenous clients.
- Facilitate screening meetings that assess barriers to mental health and housing stability, ensuring individualized goal planning, and resource linkage.
- Collaborate with community partners and Indigenous-serving agencies to enhance client access to mental health services, and traditional healing supports.
- Maintain meticulous client records, upholding anti-oppressive frameworks, and regulatory standards.
Case Manager
Trellis Society
Calgary, Alberta
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered personalized case management to clients transitioning from homelessness by coordinating crisis intervention, counseling, and culturally attuned support strategies.
- Designed and implemented tailored support plans addressing complex health needs and systemic barriers; integrated Indigenous support services when appropriate.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary professionals—including youth workers and external service providers—to deliver life skills development and resource navigation workshops.
- Documented client progress and outcomes, ensuring effective communication among care teams.
Client Service Coordinator
Young Women’s Christian Association (YW Calgary)
Calgary, Alberta
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated with case managers, counselors, and external agencies (including Indigenous community partners) to support holistic safety planning and client advocacy.
- Counseled clients to identify vocational goals and navigate community resources, employing culturally responsive approaches.
- Assisted in maintaining confidential client records and ensuring clear, concise communication across inter-disciplinary teams.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to secure access to additional services and supports aligned with their cultural and individual needs.
Social Support Worker
Vecova Centre for Disability
Calgary, Alberta
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Supported the implementation of individualized care plans for clients with disabilities, ensuring the delivery of culturally sensitive services.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions and pre-release planning initiatives aimed at promoting client autonomy and community integration.
- Collaborated closely with social work teams to document progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust interventions as needed.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Calgary
Calgary06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB06-2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Integrated case management
- Client advocacy
- Cultural competence
- Resource navigation
- Community collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative team leadership
- Client assessment
- Effective communication
- Strong work ethic
- Assessment creation
- Active listening
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care
Certification
- Trauma Informed Care (04/2024)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) (12/2024)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (03/2024)
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C & AED (05/2024)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Training (04/2025)
- Abuse Prevention and Response (04/2024)
- Occupational Health and Safety (03/2024)
- Mental Health First Aid (03/2022)
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (03/2024)
- PSECA Training (03/2024)
- Service Planning (04/2024)
- Menu Planning (04/2024)
- Naloxone Training (03/2024)
- FOIP Training; PMP Training; Harm Reduction Training (04/2024)
Timeline
Intake & Assessment Coordinator
Young Women’s Christian Association (YW Calgary)
06.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Trellis Society
03.2024 - 11.2024
Client Service Coordinator
Young Women’s Christian Association (YW Calgary)
03.2022 - 06.2024
Social Support Worker
Vecova Centre for Disability
09.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Mount Royal University
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