SUSIE THOMPSON
Balmertown,ON
Summary
Experienced in Social Services field for 20 years, working with women and children.
I speak the Ojibwe language fluently
I have been to a few of communities and know what resources are available.
I worked in the VAW sector
Worked with high risk youth
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counsellor
Tikinagan Child And Family Services
Red Lake , ON
2019.12 - Current
- Working with high risk youth
- Safety planning
- Time management
- Case notes
- Building rapport
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Participating in cultural activities
FRONTLINE SUPPORT WORKER
NEW STARTS FOR WOMEN INC
Red Lake , ON
1998.10 - 2019.11
- Answered crisis lines and responded accordingly
- Crisis counselling
- Documented all admissions and departures
- Supervised children when required
- Assisted with housing applications
- Advocated and attended appointments with clients
- Made referrals to appropriate agencies
- Conducted safety planning
- Translated Ojibwa or Ojicree as needed.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
CASUAL RELIEF WORKER
TIKINAGAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
2004.01 - Current
- One on one with clients
- Escorted clients to appointments, different foster homes or group homes.
- Answered phones at office.
FAMILY HOME VISTOR
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH UNIT
- Conducted home visits with young mothers
- Encouraged young moms
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Education
SOCIAL SERVICES (2YEAR PROGRAM) -
NORTHERN COLLEGE
GENERAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM -
CONFERDATION COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
RED LAKE DISTANCE ADULT LEARNING
RED LAKE, ONSkills
- Culturally Sensitive
- Fluent in Ojibwe
- Reliable
- Life Skills Counseling
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Confidential Case Documentation
Certification
Identity Training
Theoretical Non Violent Crisis intervention
Safe medicine Use
Safe Food Handling
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Timeline
Residential Counsellor
Tikinagan Child And Family Services
2019.12 - Current
CASUAL RELIEF WORKER
TIKINAGAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
2004.01 - Current
FRONTLINE SUPPORT WORKER
NEW STARTS FOR WOMEN INC
1998.10 - 2019.11
FAMILY HOME VISTOR
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH UNIT
SOCIAL SERVICES (2YEAR PROGRAM) -
NORTHERN COLLEGE
GENERAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM -
CONFERDATION COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
RED LAKE DISTANCE ADULT LEARNING
Identity Training
Theoretical Non Violent Crisis intervention
Safe medicine Use
Safe Food Handling
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
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