Roselinda Tanaye
London
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and working collaboratively with other community agencies to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness and Well-being
Western University
07.2021 - Current
- Provided individual short-term counselling both virtually and in person rooted in strength based approaches
- Connected students with resources within university and broader London community
- Provided intern supervision over a six-month period, offering continuous guidance and mentorship of best practices while providing constructive feedback.
- Created and co-facilitated community of care workshops around Mental health geared towards Black and racialized students.
- Worked with Wheldon library to implement and launch a Black Resource collection in the library.
- Initiated an EDI MH newsletter for the department
Independent Contractor
Rising Insight Counselling
07.2021 - Current
- Completed client assessments and treatment plans and modified as needed
- Provided ongoing psychotherapy to clients using strength-based approaches rooted in relational, attachment and trauma informed practice.
- Built and maintained a steady caseload
Crisis Counsellor
Violence Against Women Services - Crisis Counsellor
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Completed risk assessment and safety planning.
- Support women and children through their transition from abusive environment to emergency shelter.
- Connect and assist women with housing applications, OW application and health care services.
Mental Health Worker
CMHA Crisis Stabilization Space
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Advocate and facilitate client access to services and support to address presenting crisis.
- Make internal and external referrals for clients to access resources such as counselling, addiction services, and housing.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Education
Master of Social Work -
King’s University College
London, ON06.2021
Bachelors' degree - Psychology and Criminal Justice
Western University
London, ON06.2018
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Fanshawe College
London, ON06.2008
Skills
- Risk assessment and crisis intervention
- Interpersonal Communication
- Goal setting and implementation
- Referrals and Networking
- EDI work
- Program development and implementation
- Collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Wellness and Well-being
Western University
07.2021 - Current
Independent Contractor
Rising Insight Counselling
07.2021 - Current
Crisis Counsellor
Violence Against Women Services - Crisis Counsellor
01.2019 - 10.2021
Mental Health Worker
CMHA Crisis Stabilization Space
09.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelors' degree - Psychology and Criminal Justice
Western University
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Fanshawe College
Master of Social Work -
King’s University College
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