Stacey Taylor
Whitehorse,Canada
Summary
Reliable, hard-working student pursuing masters in counselling psychology seeks a practicum opportunity to expand skills and gain valuable real-world experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) Support Worker
Government of Yukon, Justice Department
07.2023 - Current
- Provide support, advocacy, and information to victims of sexualized assault.
- Provide after-hours hospital and RCMP accompaniment to victims of sexualized assault, through a confidential support line.
- Engage in ongoing training and education to be adequately prepared to support clients from all walks of life.
- Maintain detailed records of client interactions, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Provide crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Develop strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss specific cases and coordinate care for clients.
Outreach Van Coordinator
Blood Ties Four Directions
09.2021 - Current
- Provide coordination, advocacy, and delivery of the community outreach van program.
- Advocate on behalf of service users and other vulnerable populations in Whitehorse.
- Facilitate a weekly peer support group for up to 12 clients with lived experience with substance use, housing insecurity, food insecurity, loss and grief.
- Monthly participation in the Landlords Working to End Homeless (LWEH) on-call phone for housing emergencies.
- Improve team productivity with regular communication and staff meetings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Gather and organize materials to support operations through community fundraising efforts.
- Manage van employee schedule and problem-solve in times of staff illness or unavailability.
Harm Reduction Worker
Blood Ties Four Directions
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided harm reduction supplies, lay counselling, advocacy, systems navigation, treatment information, access to health services, drug testing and other support activities via the community outreach van
- Connected with marginalized, street involved populations to help promote safer methods of drug use and needle exchange
- Offered education to clients on how to identify an overdose and how to properly use naloxone kits, both intramuscular and nasal
- Tested substances for clients to determine if their product contained fentanyl or benzodiazepines, while maintaining the client’s confidentiality
- Promoted Blood Ties and the Outreach Van at community events.
Outreach Worker
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon (FASSY)
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided one to one outreach support for a caseload of 15 individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
- Developed and carried out individual support plans based on identified person-centered needs focusing on housing, finances, health, and community inclusion.
- Enhanced team collaboration by regularly sharing best practices, challenges, and successes during staff meetings and clinical case conferences.
- Connected individuals to appropriate resources through comprehensive intakes, assessments, referrals, and followups.
- Established rapport with community members by actively participating in local events and demonstrating genuine care for FASSY clients.
Team Lead
Challenge Disability Resource Group
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided targeted and structured services and supports to 10-15 clients with cognitive disabilities and mental illness.
- Participated in the evaluation of treatment plans and treatment progress.
- Planned and implemented individual support plans using a broad-based, strategic approach.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision making.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
Supported Independent Living Worker
Challenge Disability Resource Group
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Individualized care, support, and supervision of 5 clients with disabilities and mental illness and/or high-risk individuals, including those under the Yukon Review Board.
- Worked both independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment to implement and monitor case plans for the clients.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
01.2017
Skills
- Client Needs Assessments
- Individualized Support
- Client Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Mental health knowledge
- Empathy and understanding
- Active listening
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Case management
- Program development
- Crisis intervention
Certificates And Training
- Standard First Aid with CPR-AED, St. John Ambulance, 2022
- Naloxone Training Course, St. John Ambulance, 2021
- Foundations in FASD, CanFASD, 2020
- Recovery Capital Conference, New Westminster, BC, Canada, 2018
- Vicarious Trauma Training, Yukon College, 2017
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Services, 2016
Volunteer Experience
Options For Independence (OFI), Board of Directors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) Support Worker
Government of Yukon, Justice Department
07.2023 - Current
Outreach Van Coordinator
Blood Ties Four Directions
09.2021 - Current
Harm Reduction Worker
Blood Ties Four Directions
11.2020 - 09.2021
Outreach Worker
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon (FASSY)
08.2020 - 08.2021
Team Lead
Challenge Disability Resource Group
04.2017 - 08.2020
Supported Independent Living Worker
Challenge Disability Resource Group
01.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
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