SIU SAN CONNIE WONG
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Invested Counselor and Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of children and youth. Expertise in understanding clients' need with strong empathy. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 8-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Teen's Key
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
School Social Worker
Scout Association of Hong Kong
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
Social Worker
Caritas Mother Teresa Hall
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Social Worker
The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
Education
Master of Arts - School Guidance And Counseling
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong11.2015
Skills
- Building rapport
- Empathy Development
- Adolescent Counseling
- Social skills teacher
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavior Modification
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin
- Coping Methods
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Counselor
Teen's Key
02.2023 - 08.2024
School Social Worker
Scout Association of Hong Kong
11.2021 - 10.2022
Social Worker
Caritas Mother Teresa Hall
07.2020 - 06.2021
Social Worker
The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
09.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - School Guidance And Counseling
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Hong Kong Baptist University
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