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Talia Braich

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Resourceful Career Counselor focused on building successful employment and education paths in support of career goals. Hardworking and resilient Masters trained professional with deep understanding of WCB needs and market trends. Bringing 6 months experience from CBI Health Alberta.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocational Specialist, Re- Employment Services

CBI Health Alberta
Calgary, AB
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Enhanced client employability by providing individualized vocational assessments and identifying relevant skill sets.
  • Supported clients through development of new life and computer skills, obtaining resources and assisting with finding suitable job leads based on restrictions, suitability and accessibility
  • Conducted mock interviews with clients, providing constructive feedback that led to improved performance during actual interviews.
  • Conducted comprehensive labor market research to identify potential job opportunities for clients based on their unique skills and interests.
  • Assisted clients in developing effective resumes and cover letters tailored to specific job openings, increasing interview opportunities.
  • Organized and facilitated various workshops and training sessions aimed at enhancing clients'' professional skills and knowledge.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, ensuring successful employment outcomes.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to continually improve quality and effectiveness of vocational services provided.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding industry trends and employment opportunities within local region, effectively guiding clients toward suitable job prospects om Alberta
  • Maintained detailed case notes regarding client progress, ensuring effective communication among team members and accurate reporting of outcomes.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to address barriers hindering clients'' employment success, resulting in increased retention rates.
  • Engaged in vocational exploration to help clients identify work skills and aptitudes.
  • Counseled unemployed individuals to determine suitable vocational goals, interests and aptitudes.
  • Reviewed job orders and employment applications to match applicants with job requirements, successfully assisting clients in finding suitable employment.
  • Led and organized individual and group career counseling and employability workshops to facilitate job placement.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.

Teacher Assistant Social Service Worker Program

CDI College
Calgary, Alberta
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Communicate frequently with over 100 students and course instructor to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Designate students At-Risk who require interventions and increased overall student participation and retention
  • Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning for weekly tutorials
  • Instruct students in core educational principles, concepts and course materials for exams
  • Mentor students to support collaborative learning and further promote educational unit objectives.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning

Inclusive Post-Secondary Educational Facilitator

Inclusion Alberta
Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande Prairie, AB
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provide direct one-to-one support for students in all aspects of academic and campus life
  • Facilitate meaningful student participation in wide range of classes and academic programming
  • Provide support to faculty members and instructors to develop individualized course expectations, academic modifications, and teaching adaptations to support student learning, engagement, and relationships with classmates
  • Advocated for inclusive education policies that supported diverse learners'' needs within school community while upholding high academic standards

Community Resource Worker

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre
Calgary, AB
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Support clients to find, access and maintain volunteer work and learning/training opportunities at educational institutions and in community
  • Monitor client progress through weekly meetings and documented evidence, coordinated records and scheduling
  • Established trust with diverse clientele by providing empathetic and non-judgmental support during challenging situations

Education

Master of Science - Community Counseling Psychology

Springfield College School of Human Services
Springfield, MA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12.2010

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish (oral and written)
  • Experience with WCB processes including interfacing with WCB case managers and clients
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and networking skills
  • Regularly and quickly prepare written reports for multiple audiences including knowledge of WCB templates and other forms for Support Job Search (SJS)
  • Proficient in MS Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional ability to work well under pressure and creatively problem solve
  • Superior verbal and written communication and organizational skills

Timeline

Vocational Specialist, Re- Employment Services

CBI Health Alberta
08.2023 - 03.2024

Teacher Assistant Social Service Worker Program

CDI College
06.2021 - 06.2022

Inclusive Post-Secondary Educational Facilitator

Inclusion Alberta
06.2018 - 02.2019

Community Resource Worker

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre
03.2016 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Community Counseling Psychology

Springfield College School of Human Services

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

University of Arizona

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