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Susan Appelhof

Calgary,AB

Summary

Highly experienced and compassionate registered Social Worker specializing in Older Adult support and advocacy. Adept at working closely with clients and at-risk families to help with day-to-day tasks and promote achievement of bigger goals. Knowledgeable about current resources and other program applications with an understanding of community health.

Work History

Outreach Worker

Carya
Calgary, AB
2008 - Current
  • Managed caseload of up to 50 clients
  • Services to older adults with complex issues: mental health, housing, abuse, loss, family conflict, hoarding, bed bugs
  • Assisting older adults to connect with required services
  • Community assessment
  • Assistance with forms and referrals/advocacy
  • Liaise with other professionals to provide better servies to clients; GMH, hospital SW, CCAIL, Home Care
  • Assist is Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Supportive and compassionate counseling and care
  • Continuous educational workshops, committee meetings and seminars as required
  • Participated in Accreditation for Agency 2019
  • Computer experience in Excel, Microsoft Word, Penelope

Outreach Worker for Older Adults

Calgary Family Services
Calgary, AB
2008 - Current
  • Provide services to older adults in Calgary Central
  • Assist clients to connect with required services
  • In-home assessments
  • Assistance with forms and referrals/advocacy
  • Liaise with other professionals to provide better services to clients
  • Supportive and compassionate counseling and care
  • Participate in educational workshops, committee meetings and seminars as required
  • Utilize HOMES client database
  • Conduct presentations on senior's benefits

Social Worker

Kerby Centre
Calgary, AB
1995 - 2008
  • Conducted assessments, referrals and liaised with other agencies
  • Counseled seniors and their families related to aging, abuse, depression, loss, caregiving and family conflict
  • Completed educational workshops, committees meetings and seminars as requried
  • Managed statistical record keeping
  • Implemented client database and intake forms
  • Completed income tax returns for seniors

Assistant Information Coordinator

Kerby Centre
Calgary, AB
1992 - 1995
  • Provided Information to seniors and their families
  • Assessed and Implemented referrals
  • Monthly recording of statistics
  • Planned and organized workshops
  • Trained and supervised volunteers

Education

Social Work

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB

Other courses?

Skills

  • Client Assessment and Advocacy
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Crisis Management
  • Supportive Counseling
  • Financial Coaching and Literacy
  • Commissioner of Oaths

Affiliations

  • Family oriented
  • Enjoy camping and the outdoors
  • Passionate about eating healthy and exercise

Timeline

Outreach Worker

Carya
2008 - Current

Outreach Worker for Older Adults

Calgary Family Services
2008 - Current

Social Worker

Kerby Centre
1995 - 2008

Assistant Information Coordinator

Kerby Centre
1992 - 1995

Social Work

University of Calgary

Other courses?

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