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Sadia Qureshi

Sadia Qureshi

Quebec

Summary

A dedicated Social Worker who is accustomed to and experienced in working with various populations, assessing complex psychosocial situations, working in a multi-disciplinary setting responding to needs of individuals and families. Well-versed in the areas of clinical social work, community work, advocacy. Strives to implement culturally-sensitive and appropriate interventions tailored to unique needs while using a strength-based and trauma informed approach. Passionate about connecting people to meaningful resources, helping people connect to better mental health care, and committed to professional development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Cree Board Of Health And Social Services Of James Bay
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments for individuals and families evaluating strengths, limitations, challenges, barriers and implemented services to best address needs.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Supported clients' emotional and psychological well-being through trauma-informed counseling interventions and evidence-based practices promoting healthy coping strategies
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health issues, substance abuse issues, intimate partner and family violence, and other emergency situations.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes from a structural, anti-oppressive and de-colonizing lens.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate, culturally-sensitive, person-centered care coordination and resource allocation.
  • Assisted individuals and families with accessing and navigating social services (housing, financial, youth protection, long-term care/respite, food insecurity), mental health and medical care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create integrated care plans, improving overall client health outcomes.

Social Work Practicum

Flo's Seniors Health and Care Network Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Identified and researched client group's needs
  • Conducted evaluations, interviews and follow-ups
  • Facilitated workshops, both medium and large groups
  • Collaborated with local organizations such as Elizabeth-Fry Society in Bronson Safe Open project
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.

Social Work Practicum

Attendant Services at Carleton University
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Worked with university residents with physical disabilities
  • Developed and implemented new client intake form
  • Managed administrative duties and ad hoc projects
  • Assisted in filing and the maintenance of dossiers
  • Utilized appropriate theoretical approaches to conduct analyses

Integration Aid

Lester B. Pearson School Board
09.2017 - 06.2020
  • Facilitated the integration of elementary and high school students with various disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges within the classroom
  • Supported students in achieving academic goals
  • Encouraged self-advocacy among students by teaching them effective strategies for communicating their needs and preferences.
  • Facilitated group discussions and learning sessions
  • Partnered with special education professionals to identify appropriate resources and interventions for struggling students.
  • Organized workspaces, prepared visual schedules and outings for students
  • Contributed to a safe, supportive learning environment by effectively managing challenging behaviors through proactive intervention strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers, school personnel and parents

Youth Worker

Lakeshore Evangelical Church
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Organized and managed various large group weekly event/activities
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties
  • Team-oriented management and delgation of various tasks and navigating situations involving conflict resolution
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and supported youth navigating diverse personal and social issues.


Education

Honors Bachelor of Social Work -

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
01-2022

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Philosophy Major

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
01-2020

DEC - Social Sciences - Psychology

John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

Skills

  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Suicide risk assessment, safety planning
  • Discernment & Decision Making
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration & Peer support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinking
  • Client advocacy
  • Counselling
  • Adaptability & Efficient under pressure
  • Rapport-building
  • Patience & Resilience

Certification


  • OTSTCFQ Registered
  • OCSWSSW Registered
  • Best Practices in Suicide Intervention (Suicide Action Montreal - Cree version)


  • CTRI - Suicide Intervention Skills - Promoting Life
  • CTRI - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Tools for Thinking Differently
  • CTRI - Motivational Interviewing - Strategies for Supporting Change
  • Wilfrid Laurier University Professional Development - ACT - The Model, the Practice, the Application
  • Wilfrid Laurier University Professional Development - Crisis Intervention

Referrals

Available upon request

Timeline

Social Worker

Cree Board Of Health And Social Services Of James Bay
02.2023 - Current

Social Work Practicum

Flo's Seniors Health and Care Network Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2021

Social Work Practicum

Attendant Services at Carleton University
01.2021 - 04.2021

Integration Aid

Lester B. Pearson School Board
09.2017 - 06.2020

Youth Worker

Lakeshore Evangelical Church
06.2014 - 07.2015

Honors Bachelor of Social Work -

Carleton University

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Philosophy Major

Concordia University

DEC - Social Sciences - Psychology

John Abbott College

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