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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 York
05.2022

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

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