Sarah Neves

Brings top-notch oral and written communication skills, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhance experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding people's desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty—a collaborative leader dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.

• LivingWorks Start Suicide Prevention Training, December 9, 2022
• The Ontario Human Rights Commission: The Ontario Humans Rights Code & Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, December 9, 2022
• Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development's training module: Worker Health and Safety Awareness, November 31, 2021

Volunteer , CoSA, 09/22 to Current

• Restorative justice practices reduce sexual victimization by assisting people who have committed sexual offences to lead responsible, constructive, and accountable lives in their communities.
• Attend Circle meetings for core members and partake in conversation to help the core members evolve
• Demonstrate empathy with victim experiences
• Encourage core members to identify and make healthy choices
• Help core members learn to self-manage risks and triggers
• Aid core members in developing longer-term support networks outside the circle
• Take part in various workshops (i.e. Training Active Bystanders)

Volunteer , Scott Mission, 2015 to 2023

• Sanitizing tables and chairs before the groups receive their meals
• Prepare the meals in the kitchen (i.e. putting food on plates or preparing pots of soup),
• Serve prepared food to the individuals at each table
• Use verbal and nonverbal communication skills to validate individual's experiences

Practica

Outreach Worker , Youth Now On Track, 12/ 2019 to 08/ 2023

• Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrating anti-racism, anti-oppression and non-homophobic values
• Applied for government grant applications to gain funding
• Organized various events for low-income families (Student Awards Dinner)

- Collaborated with people and institutions within the community

- (i.e. police force, politicians, and community stakeholders)

• Lead after-school programs for children ages 4-13

- Help supervise and implement the necessary behaviour management strategies

- Maintain professional and friendly relations with our Community Partners and the participants’ parents

- Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum with emphasis on developing children's social and motor skills

- Interacting with youth to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation

- Creating monthly or quarterly progress reports to monitor children's scholastic development and personal growth

• Participated in sessions with youth of various ages to help manage behavioural issues
• Provided resources to clients requesting help from the organization

- (criminal justice assistance, housing assistance, and mental health assistance)