Sarena Kanner
Toronto
Summary
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Compassionate and motivated to help and support others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
JACS
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated and Co-facilitated group sessions for individuals in addiction recovery
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for adequate peer support and shared learning experiences.
- Counseled clients one-on-one to help improve their coping skills and distress tolerance
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring timely support during critical moments of recovery.
- Developed and facilitated addiction and mental health awareness in different schools and organizations
Social Work Intern
Regesh Family & Child Services
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted client Intakes and accurately recorded data in case files.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Coordinated with local organizations to provide resources to clients in need.
- Facilitated goal setting addressing subjects as anxiety, stress, trauma, and coping with family crises.
- Co-counselled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Conducted one on one weekly counselling sessions and comprehensive assessments with multiple clients.
Research Intern
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist with a variety of research tasks such as literature reviews, needs assessments, data collection and database management.
- Analyzed qualitative data and summarized research data.
- Developed qualitative and quantitative research and program evaluation skills.
Program Coordinator
Live2Give
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed community service program for adolescent girls.
- Organized and managed program development to provide warm and supportive environment.
- Supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and implemented new program.
Head Counselor
Camp Ashreinu
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children and teens ages 8-15 years, helping them gain new skills and building their self-esteem.
- Helped at-risk youths by guiding, mentoring, and encouraging each to achieve personal and spiritual goals.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues, and goal achievement.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
New York 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, New York05.2022
Diploma -
Bnos Chava Seminary
Jerusalem, Israel 06.2020
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Excellent communication skills and personable
- Creative skills
- Effective problem solving
- Active listening
Volunteer
Chai Lifeline Canada 04/2017 to Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Created weekly activities with families.
- Participated in weekly meal pick up and drop off.
Timeline
Social Work Intern
JACS
09.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Regesh Family & Child Services
01.2023 - 07.2023
Research Intern
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
09.2022 - 12.2022
Head Counselor
Camp Ashreinu
08.2021 - 08.2021
Program Coordinator
Live2Give
11.2020 - 03.2022
Master of Social Work -
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Empire State College
Diploma -
Bnos Chava Seminary