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Susmi George

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate social worker with a strong background in psycho-social rehabilitation and person-centered care. Proven ability to develop and implement individualized care plans that effectively address diverse client needs. Skilled in providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, fostering a supportive environment for clients. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork within the organization.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Worker

Connection Support Services Agency
05.2024 - Current
  • Worked for Reconnect support services, Etobicoke and different location of Wood green Community Services
  • Experience working in round shift
  • Managing the admission of the clients
  • Observing the symptoms of the Clients
  • Reporting to the manager about the client
  • Completing the risk assessments
  • Withdrawal management

Student Counsellor

Norvel Assist
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisting students in making a decision to take their next step
  • Develop and maintain positive relationship with students, parents, and educational institution
  • Assist in organizing and coordinating student-related activities and events
  • Respond to inquiries and provide information about educational programs and services
  • Managing inbound calls and adding clients to CRM
  • Documentation and preparation of student development plan
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve student’s satisfaction and retention

Social Work Volunteer

Suhruth Sadan (Undertaking by Sisters of Destitute)
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Providing emotional and Physical support to the disabled
  • Collect Client’s case history and prepare intake reports followed by interviews
  • A study on client’s relevant skills, strengths, and needs were conducted
  • Providing assistance, navigated clients to sort out options and develop action plans
  • Follow up sessions were conducted with clients to assess their progress, to discuss their difficulties and sort out solutions at all stages

Transition Mentor

Jerico Education Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supporting children and youth with Learning Disability
  • Documenting student’s history, plan and progress
  • Designing course and activities to improve student’s condition
  • Evolve in multidisciplinary team to improve the organisation
  • Managing enquiries and worries of parents
  • Providing counselling to students and their guardians
  • Assisting them in doing activities

Elderly Social Worker

Threethwa Ashram (by Navachethana Service Society)
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Providing geriatric care to the homeless and elderly
  • Supporting them physically as well as emotionally and mentally
  • Assisting them in having medicines
  • Assisted in providing food and bathing
  • Make sure they are having enough facilities during their fragile phase

Social Worker

St. Vincent’s Home (By Sisters of Charity)
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managing POCSO (Protection of children under sexual offences) cases and women who are the victims of sexual abuse
  • Preparing their Case Management
  • Assisting them in trauma care
  • Prepare intervention plan for them
  • Provide support to the elderly inmates
  • Conducting entertainment activities
  • Assisting them in exercise and Yoga with the help of experts
  • Helping them in personal care especially who are in old age

Education

Retirement Residence Management -

Fanshawe College
Toronto, Ontario
12-2024

Masters in Social Work -

Calicut University
05-2018

Bachelors in Social Work -

Calicut University
01.2015

Skills

  • Psycho-social Rehabilitation
  • Strength-based Counseling
  • Person-centered Care
  • Communication Skills
  • Mental health counseling
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • ADL assistance

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid, 2024 - 2027
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2024
  • Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers, 2019
  • Food Handlers Certification, 2024

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Hindi
Professional Working
Tamil
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Worker

Connection Support Services Agency
05.2024 - Current

Student Counsellor

Norvel Assist
04.2023 - 03.2024

Social Work Volunteer

Suhruth Sadan (Undertaking by Sisters of Destitute)
04.2022 - 03.2023

Transition Mentor

Jerico Education Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2022

Elderly Social Worker

Threethwa Ashram (by Navachethana Service Society)
04.2020 - 06.2021

Social Worker

St. Vincent’s Home (By Sisters of Charity)
06.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelors in Social Work -

Calicut University
  • CPR and First Aid, 2024 - 2027
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2024
  • Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers, 2019
  • Food Handlers Certification, 2024

Retirement Residence Management -

Fanshawe College

Masters in Social Work -

Calicut University
Susmi George