Robinetta Siracusa
Milton,ON
Summary
Highly skilled social worker with a deep understanding of social justice, employment, trauma, mental health, developmental disabilities, and the various systems impacting marginalized communities. Passionate about creating and executing initiatives to support those in need. Collaborative and detail-oriented professional who forges partnerships, aids clients, and drives progress for underserved populations. A highly organized, independent individual and reliable prospect adept at managing numerous responsibilities with a proactive approach. Ready to assume extra duties to further team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist
Service And Housing In The Province SHIP
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client employability by conducting thorough assessments and identifying individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop and lead educational programs to help individuals overcome employment barriers, provide personalized career counseling, offer case management services, and complete daily operational tasks in a residential setting.
- Coordinate employment workshops, organize literacy workshops, support clients in developing community supports, and collaborate with community partners.
- Work independently and as part of a team, integrate a client-centered care philosophy, and maintain records.
Pre-Employment Specialist
Stride
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assist clients who have mental health and/or addictions find meaningful employment
- Clients range from 16 to 80 years old
- Support clients in building their interview skills, resume and cover letter update, mock interviews, guidance, support, training, workshops, and educational assistance
- Manage client files, statistics, and outcome measurements
- Work with the Employment Specialist to formulate discharge plans
- Work independently, remotely, and in the community or in a team setting with different social service agencies to offer wrap around approach to each individual client.
Owner/ Employment Specialist
Staffworx Inc
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsible for preparing, planning, and coordinating the agency's business
- Improve service quality by adapting to what the company needs based on feedback
- Worked directly with external organizations, hiring personnel, and employers to successfully fulfill vacant positions.
Social Worker
Community Living North Halton
02.2009 - 06.2013
- Exercised a diverse range of decision-making control in a consistent and accurate manner.
- Built strong interpersonal relationships through cultivating a personal connection and providing a safe space.
- Provided appropriate intervention techniques to clients in crisis liaised with family and medical personnel to provide appropriate crisis support
- Provided case management to individuals within personal caseload.
Owner/ Creator
Wee Piggies & Paws
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Created an environment conducive to collaboration and creativity through patience and teamwork
- Provided a comfortable and welcoming environment to support the emotional needs of parents/caregivers
- Worked alongside infants, children, and/or pets.
Special Constable
Toronto Police Service
07.1993 - 09.2003
- Contributed to a reduction in criminal activity through proactive engagement with at-risk youth and fostering positive relationships within the community.
- Increased courtroom safety with thorough searches of individuals entering the premises, confiscating prohibited items as necessary.
- Developed strong professional relationships with law enforcement agencies, facilitating cooperation between courts and other branches of government.
- Exercised practical judgment in unusual or emergent situations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art Therapy
Oxford University
Oxford, NS2026
Diploma in Jewellery Arts - Jewellery Art And Design
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2022
Honor's Diploma in Social Service Work - Social Work
Medix University College
Brampton, ON05.2010
Diploma in Home Staging & Design - Interior Design
Haverhill Staging And Design
Toronto, ON04.2008
Diploma in Child Psychology - Child And Adolescent Psychology
ICS Institute
Toronto, ON07.2006
Holistic Health Practitioner (CNHP) - Holistic Nutrition
Transformational Arts College
Toronto, ON06.2004
Special Constable - Law And Justice
C.O. Bick College
Toronto, ON07.1993
Correctional Diploma - Law Enforcement
Centennial College
Toronto, ON01.1993
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Community Collaboration
- Compassionate
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Multicultural Competence
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Resilient
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
Accomplishments
ASSIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
CPR, AED and First Aid
Joint Health and Safety Levels 1 and 2
Union Stewart
Workplace Bullying Training for Employees
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
Certification
- Anywhere Wellness
- Essential Training: Refocusing Perspective
- ASSIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
- CPR AED and First Aid
- Ethics and Professionalism Training
- Joint Health and Safety - levels 1 & 2
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Union Stewart
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Employment Specialist
Service And Housing In The Province SHIP
01.2023 - Current
Pre-Employment Specialist
Stride
09.2021 - 10.2022
Owner/ Employment Specialist
Staffworx Inc
01.2014 - 01.2018
Social Worker
Community Living North Halton
02.2009 - 06.2013
Owner/ Creator
Wee Piggies & Paws
01.2004 - 01.2008
Special Constable
Toronto Police Service
07.1993 - 09.2003
Associate of Arts - Art Therapy
Oxford University
Diploma in Jewellery Arts - Jewellery Art And Design
George Brown College
Honor's Diploma in Social Service Work - Social Work
Medix University College
Diploma in Home Staging & Design - Interior Design
Haverhill Staging And Design
Diploma in Child Psychology - Child And Adolescent Psychology
ICS Institute
Holistic Health Practitioner (CNHP) - Holistic Nutrition
Transformational Arts College
Special Constable - Law And Justice
C.O. Bick College
Correctional Diploma - Law Enforcement
Centennial College
- Anywhere Wellness Essential Training: Refocusing Perspective
- ASSIST-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training
- AODA Customer Service Standards Training
- Ethics and Professionalism Training
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Personal Health Information training (PHIHA_Ontario)
- Workplace Bullying Training for Employees
- Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
- WHMIS
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