Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Shanice Harris

North York,Canada

Summary

Graduate of SSW program through Seneca College. I am continuing my education part-time and pursuing my BSW at Toronto Metropolitan University. I am interested in being part of a team that focuses on mental wellness with understanding the challenges of mental health and addiction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Women’s Health Coordinator

CAYR Community Connections
04.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Women’s Health Coordinator under the Provincial Organization WHAI. Prior to this position I was the Hep C Program Coordinator at CAYR and then transitioned into this role when it became available.
  • Within my role, I offer system navigation, soft referrals, documentation support and help secure accessibility requirements, community capacity building, facilitation and other ares to support client needs
  • Also, in my role I support the Mom’s Group which supports women living with HIV/AIDS with offering social inclusive activities that highlight women and femme identifying for Love Positive Women, International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day. I also support with practical assistance for Mothers/Caregivers in the group, facilitate Peer Advisory Committee meetings and support with needs assessment.
  • Duties also include community events and spaces that bring awareness and community connection for African, Caribbean and Black Women, Indigenous Women Trans Women, 2 Spirit & Non-Binary Femme People Women Who Use Drugs or Substances Women Who Experience Violence, Women Who Are Incarcerated. These events include Take Back The Night, Sexual Health Work, collaborating on working groups or trainings with in community agencies such as WHIWH, Dr. Peters Centre, CPPN, OHTN.
  • Other duties include planning events, budget reviewing, documentation, data collection, funding reporting, needs assessments

IPF Project Peer Support/Coordinator

WHIWH – IPF – Immunization Partnership Fund
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Company Overview: PHAC Project Coordinator involved in outreach and community engagement
  • IPF Project Coordinator which included outreach at different community events
  • Other tasks including revising PHAC report as well as meeting and co-facilitating during PHAC meetings both virtual and in person
  • Review budget and project goals to ensure we are on target
  • Also, facilitate collaboration meetings with other organizations to build capacity and engage ongoing community organization
  • PHAC Project Coordinator involved in outreach and community engagement

BSOT PSW

Baycrest Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
  • Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
  • Created care plans and trainings for interdisciplinary team to support with transition from community to LTC home.
  • Documentation, care planning, on-going meetings with families, support recommendation, traveling to different LTC homes as well as units in hospitals and charting

Education

Bachelor's - social work

Toronto Metropolitan University
03.2025

SSW PROGRAM -

Seneca College
04.2022

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM -

Humber College
04.2019

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft, Google, Zoom, Social Media Skills
  • Case management
  • Event planning
  • Client advocacy
  • Documentation management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Cultural competency
  • Data collection and report generation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Public speaking

Certification

  • OCSWSSW Registered: SSW
  • High –Five Training: Principles of Healthy Child Development
  • ASIST Training
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Intro to Human Trafficking: Course for Mental Health and Addiction Programs

Hobbies and Interests

  • Organizing/cleaning
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Dancing
  • Sports

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Women’s Health Coordinator

CAYR Community Connections
04.2022 - Current

IPF Project Peer Support/Coordinator

WHIWH – IPF – Immunization Partnership Fund
04.2022 - 03.2024

BSOT PSW

Baycrest Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2022

SSW PROGRAM -

Seneca College

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM -

Humber College

Bachelor's - social work

Toronto Metropolitan University

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