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Sophia Meers

Halifax,NS

Summary

Knowledgeable Police Foundations & Legal Studies Graduate. I am currently in the process of obtaining a Major in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Psychology. Additionally, having advanced education in Child and Youth Studies. I am passionate about public safety, and mental health advocacy, along with the social and psychological factors impacting families undergoing legal proceedings, particularly women, children and youth. I have first-hand experience working with at-risk individuals in a professional setting while volunteering/working throughout my education. These experiences have given me valuable skills and the ability to work with vulnerable populations such as those with experiencing homelessness, substance abuse issues, mental health, or crisis. My future professional and educational goals are obtaining a Masters Degree in Counseling with hopes of working within the Department of Justice realm.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Worker (Full-Time)

Phoenix Youth Shelter
HALIFAX, NS
09.2023 - Current
  • Work with youth individually on caseload to support short and long-term goals
  • Supervise and monitor Phoenix Youth Shelter's day to day activities to assure that policies, security, and safety are maintained.
  • Risk & Intake assessments
  • Ability to provide an anti-oppressive approach to practice
  • Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving youth
  • Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
  • Directed/ create activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Obtaining youth casenotes, incident reports, intake/ discharge paperwork

Youth Worker (Relief)

Phoenix House
HALIFAX, NS
01.2024 - Current

Youth Support Worker

Laing House
HALIFAX, NS
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.

Beauty Specialist & Media Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
HALIFAX, NS
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Developed connections to offer guests best-in-class experience with skincare, makeup and fragrance.
  • Alleviated product theft by maintaining sales floor and shopper awareness.
  • Developed content for blog posts, landing pages and social media platforms to further marketing endeavors.

Sales Associate Manager

North End Pharmacy
Halifax, NS
01.2021 - 10.2021

Volunteer

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Truro, NS
01.2013 - 08.2021
  • Volunteered over three years with Comfort Foods (Peer support youth program) every Wednesday evening.

Support Worker

SOUP Cafe - CMHA Social Enterprise - Canadian Mental Health Association
Truro, NS
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Support vulnerable participants/volunteers with the training and experience they need to become work-ready in a highly functional restaurant setting (SOUP cafe).
  • Training clients in the kitchen (e.g. creating menu ideas, food-handling skills and producing duties for clients individuals capability).
  • Ability to identify clients daily wellness through mental health awareness and education.

Education

Bachelor of Professional Arts - Criminal Justice

Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
04.2025

Ontario College Diploma (2 Years) - Police Foundations

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2023

Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care (2/3 years complete)

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
2021

Certificate - Academic Career And Connections

Nova Scotia Community College
Truro, NS
2018

High School Diploma -

Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC)
Truro, NS
2015

Skills

  • Knowledge in Criminal Justice Process
  • Ability to advocate and collaborate with community agencies and resources
  • High level of understanding of youth development and the issues of homelessness
  • Excellent interpersonal, listening, communication skills
  • High level of understanding of Child & Youth development
  • First Aid certified / ASIST certified
  • LGBTQ Positive Space
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Anti-oppressive practice

Timeline

Youth Worker (Relief)

Phoenix House
01.2024 - Current

Youth Worker (Full-Time)

Phoenix Youth Shelter
09.2023 - Current

Youth Support Worker

Laing House
05.2023 - 09.2023

Beauty Specialist & Media Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
11.2021 - 08.2023

Sales Associate Manager

North End Pharmacy
01.2021 - 10.2021

Support Worker

SOUP Cafe - CMHA Social Enterprise - Canadian Mental Health Association
06.2017 - 08.2017

Volunteer

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
01.2013 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Professional Arts - Criminal Justice

Athabasca University

Ontario College Diploma (2 Years) - Police Foundations

Algonquin College

Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care (2/3 years complete)

Algonquin College

Certificate - Academic Career And Connections

Nova Scotia Community College

High School Diploma -

Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC)

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