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Sarah Lush

Mount Pearl,NL

Summary

Fourth year Social Work student seeking full-time employment as a Registered Social Worker upon graduation in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. With experience in behavior management, assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and working with vulnerable populations in various capacities, I am eager to continue expanding my knowledge in the field of social work.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Intern

Government Of Newfoundland And Labrador (CSSD)
01.2024 - Current
  • Adhered to rules, regulations, and policies of the Memorial University School of Social Work, CASW Code of Ethics, and the agency's policies and procedures.
  • Practice under the supervision of my field instructors.
  • Completed monthly reports.
  • Completed required kinship documentation.
  • Completed case notes regarding client interactions and activities related to case management.
  • Provided advocacy and support for clients to ensure access to resources that meet their needs.
  • Maintain documentation in a timely manner.
  • Completed ISM training.
  • Supervised access visits and completed required documentation.
  • Maintained physical documentation files.
  • Completed various case forms for the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Program.

Home Manager

Momentum Developmental Support
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Facilitated monthly team meetings.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution.
  • Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the organization.
  • Managed (13) Developmental Support Workers (DSW), assuming case management responsibilities for the clients in the Individualized Living Arrangement (ILA).
  • Oversaw DSW's to ensure adherence to agency policy and procedures and the client's individualized support plans.
  • Maintain documentation in a timely manner.
  • Completed Adults Needs and Strengths Assessments.
  • Completed monthly reports to monitor individualized support plans and consistency toward client goals.
  • Managed monthly budgets.
  • Provided advocacy and support for clients.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, Developmental Support Workers, and other professionals on the care team.

Behavioural Aid/Respite Worker

Private Employers
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • Conducted regular assessments of client progress, adjusting programming as needed to optimize overall wellness.
  • Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities.
  • Aided in building client's activities of daily living.
  • Assisted client in learning to communicate frustrations in forms that fit their needs.
  • Completed and filed behavioral reports.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained programs alongside the client's Behavioral Management Specialist.
  • Administered daily medication.

Social Work Intern

Momentum Developmental Support
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Adhered to rules, regulations, and policies of the Memorial University School of Social Work, CASW Code of Ethics, and the agency's policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated monthly team meetings.
  • Mediated between Developmental Support Workers to facilitate conflict resolution during team meetings.
  • Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the organization.
  • Managed (6) Developmental Support Workers (DSW) at a remote location, assuming case management responsibilities for the clients in the Individualized Living Arrangement (ILA).
  • Oversaw DSW's to ensure adherence to agency policy and procedures and the client's individualized support plans.
  • Maintain documentation in a timely manner.
  • Completed Adults Needs and Strengths Assessments.
  • Completed monthly reports to monitor individualized support plans and consistency toward client goals.
  • Practice under the supervision of my field instructor.
  • Provided advocacy and support for clients to ensure access to resources that meet their needs.

Sales Associate

Garage Clothing Store
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Received payment by cash, credit/debit, and vouchers as a cashier, and issued receipts.

Key Holder

Pseudio
09.2016 - 10.2017

Following employment with Pseudio as a Sales Associate and then a Head Cashier, I assumed a Key Holder position where I...

  • Collaborated with the management team on implementing strategies to achieve store's monthly sales targets.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by overseeing daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Performed store closing procedures such as counting tills, bank deposits, completing banking paperwork, locking the store and setting the alarm.
  • Created and implemented visual merchandising.
  • Assisted in training new employees.
  • Developed time management skills by receiving and putting out stock in a timely manner.
  • Communicated effectively with a team.
  • Reacted quickly to various conflicts such as theft.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.

Respite Work

Private Employers
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities.
  • Assisted clients in completing daily activities such as grooming, bathing, feeding, and medication administration.
  • Administered daily medications

C.A.R.A. Summer Program

Town Of Clarenville
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Coordinated summer camps for children ages 5-12
  • Monitored recreational activities to ensure safety
  • Administered daily medications if required
  • Traveled within the island for weekly field trips, taking full responsibility of 10 children

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work First Degree

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL
04.2024

Bachelor of Arts -

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL
04.2020

High School Diploma

Clarenville High School
Clarenville, NL
06.2014

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Self-Awareness
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Leadership
  • Empathy
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time management
  • Organization

Training and Development

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 

  • Completed this course in May 2019 and again in September 2022


Emergency First Aid 

  • Completed Emergency First Aid/CPR C/AED through St. John Ambulance in September 2022


PRIDE Training 

  • Currently completing a 10 week PRIDE program with the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development. Expected to complete the program March 28, 2024.


References

References available upon request. 

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Government Of Newfoundland And Labrador (CSSD)
01.2024 - Current

Home Manager

Momentum Developmental Support
04.2023 - 08.2023

Social Work Intern

Momentum Developmental Support
09.2022 - 12.2022

Behavioural Aid/Respite Worker

Private Employers
05.2019 - 04.2023

Sales Associate

Garage Clothing Store
10.2017 - 03.2019

Key Holder

Pseudio
09.2016 - 10.2017

Respite Work

Private Employers
05.2016 - 08.2016

C.A.R.A. Summer Program

Town Of Clarenville
06.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work First Degree

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Arts -

Memorial University of Newfoundland

High School Diploma

Clarenville High School
Sarah Lush