Sania Shetti
Toronto,ON
Summary
Over 7+ years of experience as a Harm Reduction Coordinator, specializing in trauma-informed approaches to safety and conflict management. Expertise in de-escalation and crisis intervention, with a focus on creating inclusive environments for vulnerable populations. Proven ability to develop harm reduction strategies and implement safety protocols that foster dignity and trust. Committed to ensuring a welcoming and secure atmosphere for all library patrons and staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Harm Reduction Coordinator
Parkdale queen west community health center
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - Current
- Provided overdose prevention education and support to clients and partners at various sheltering locations
(including respites, physical distancing sites and drop-ins).
• Provide distribution and collection services of harm reduction equipment.
• Used my substantial knowledge of drug use, harm reduction and overdose prevention to design and deliver
educational workshops to service users and providers alike as needed to support the uniqueness of each
sheltering location.
• Developed professional and social networks, build community
capacity to respond to the needs of vulnerable population of drug users.
• Worked closely with partners, participants, peers, and the community to identify current and emerging care
and support needs, service gaps, and enhance access to treatment and health care support.
• Maintained timely, accurate written and electronic data information, reporting and correspondence that will be
an integral part of the job.
• Provided program execution, evaluation, and quality assurance – from developing, implementing,
maintained, and evaluated program goals and objectives, to develop the appropriate
protocols and policies. - Coordinated with supervisor in assigning work to meet on-time production and quality goals.
- Monitored inventory levels in stock, expendables and essential items to meet production demands.
- Suggested efficient manufacturing methods to improve deliverables
Harm Reduction Worker
Parkdale queen west community Centre
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided Supportive counseling and programming services to homeless and at-risk youth using Harm reduction and anti-oppression principles.
- Ensure the overall mental health and provide appropriate case management support.
- Assisted Clients to develop an individualized plan of action with short term and long-term goals.
- Provide Overdose prevention education and support.
- Process Client Intakes and support Clients daily needs
- Conducted needs assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services.
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Provided community education about local medical facilities, hospice care and resources to enlighten and inform.
- Report in Writing: All Accidents, Occurrences, and other reports as requested.
- Conduct Crisis interventions, de-escalate potentially violent situations, practice conflict resolution.
Community Support Worker
Unitas Community Health & Safety Services
Toronto, ON
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided Supportive counseling and programming services to homeless and at-risk youth using Harm reduction and anti-oppression principles.
- Ensure the overall mental health and provide appropriate case management support.
- Assisted Clients to develop an individualized plan of action with short term and long-term goals.
- Provide Overdose prevention education and support.
- Process Client Intakes and support Clients daily needs.
- Conducted needs assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services.
- Collaborated with community members to educate public regarding issues such as drug abuse prevention.
- Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR.
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Provided community education about local medical facilities, hospice care and resources to enlighten and inform.
- Provided services including counseling, case management, education, and job training to diverse client base.
- Report in Writing: All Accidents, Occurrences, and other reports as requested.
- Conduct Crisis interventions, de-escalate potentially violent situations, practice conflict resolution.
Community Support Worker
Woodgreen Community Services
Toronto, ON
- Promoted effective working relationships with service providers, including collateral contacts to support and deliver community-based approach.
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR.
- Skills & Experience administrating Managed alcohol program
Community Support Worker
Fife House
Toronto, ON
- Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR.
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Report in Writing: All Accidents, Occurrences, and other reports as requested.
- Conduct Crisis interventions, de-escalate potentially violent situations, practice conflict resolution.
Support Worker
Osgood Hall meal program
Toronto, ON
- Actively participated in Meal Programs Organized by Osgood Hall,Toronto.
- Helped Clients to navigate through the program.
- Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
Support Worker
Out of the cold-Dixon Hall
Toronto, ON
- Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
- Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
- Identified and enforced best practices to bolster operational efficiency and prioritize tasks.
- Maintained positive attitude and effectively de-escalated clients during crisis situations.
Drop-in Support Worker
Good Sheppard
Hamilton, ON
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Did couple of relief shifts and supported Staff with all the activities carried out on day to day basis.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Biotechnology
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
2019
Skills
- Overdose Prevention
- Client needs assessments
- Community outreach
- Counseling
- Computer skills
- Progress evaluations understanding
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- Counseling
- Maintaining records
- Data gathering and documentation
- Presentation skills
- Implementation support
- First Aid/CPR
- Training Seminars
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Staff Development
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Health Code Compliance
Certification
- Harm Reduction
- Overdose Prevention
- First Aid, CPR(BLS)
- Certified Crisis Prevention & Intervention Instructor
- Indigenous & Cultural Safety
- Trained to prescribe & administer alcohol in Managed Alcohol Program(MAP)
- Trained to use Oxygen as a tool for Opioid overdose response
- Trained to be a Instructor for overdose response with oxygen
- Train the trainer fo Naloxone administration
Timeline
Harm Reduction Coordinator
Parkdale queen west community health center
07.2021 - Current
Harm Reduction Worker
Parkdale queen west community Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021
Community Support Worker
Unitas Community Health & Safety Services
06.2017 - 01.2021
Community Support Worker
Woodgreen Community Services
Community Support Worker
Fife House
Support Worker
Osgood Hall meal program
Support Worker
Out of the cold-Dixon Hall
Drop-in Support Worker
Good Sheppard
Master of Science - Advanced Biotechnology
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
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