Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Summer Big Smoke

Turner Valley,AB

Summary

Social Work professional committed to achieving meaningful outcomes, adaptable to evolving needs. Skilled in conflict resolution and program management. Adept at fostering collaboration and utilizing analytical thinking to develop meaningful impact with clients and community. Passionate about innovative outreach initiatives, ensuring effective resource connection and dedicated to enhance threat assessment and management knowledge and skills.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Outreach Worker Focus on Threat Assessement

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service
12.2024 - Current
  • Tailored case management services according to specific needs, connecting youth with appropriate resources and services.
  • Development of threat assessment skills and exposure to threat assessing
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


Youth Outreach Worker

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service
07.2020 - 12.2024


  • Developed strong partnerships with schools, nation organizations and nonprofits
  • Provided crisis intervention services to address immediate challenges faced by at-risk youth, including homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
  • Tailored case management services according to specific needs, connecting youth with appropriate resources and services.
  • initiated learning of threat assessment tools and techniques

Crises Counsellor

Niitoiyis Family Support Society
06.2015 - 12.2024
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
  • Consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges
  • Liaising with urban and rural indigenous resources to provide culturally appropriate interventions and management

Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services - Foothills Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • 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.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.

Community Health Liasion

Blackfoot Confederacy
10.2019 - 06.2020

· Attendance of all Health Co-Management meetings with Treaties 6,7 and 8

· Liaising with First Nations Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) funding updates to Confederacy

· Assist BCTC Health Director with daily tasks / meetings

· Booking and arranging travel, transport, and accommodation.

· Compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.

· Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.

· Liaising with staff, suppliers, and nation members

Client Support Worker

Sunrise Healing Lodge Society
06.2017 - 06.2018


  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, deescalating situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
06-2018

Skills

  • Assessment and management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Cultural competency
  • Efficient and detailed documentation
  • Analytical and critical thinking

Certification

Alberta College of Social Workers ( ACSW), Registered Social Worker: RSW No:14279

Timeline

Youth Outreach Worker Focus on Threat Assessement

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service
12.2024 - Current

Youth Outreach Worker

Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service
07.2020 - 12.2024

Community Health Liasion

Blackfoot Confederacy
10.2019 - 06.2020

Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services - Foothills Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2022

Client Support Worker

Sunrise Healing Lodge Society
06.2017 - 06.2018

Crises Counsellor

Niitoiyis Family Support Society
06.2015 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Calgary
Summer Big Smoke