Tania Mackenzie
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Passionate about the human services field, possessing a strong foundation in social work principles including case management and community outreach. Trained in trauma-informed care and crisis prevention, highly motivated and empathetic, driven by a genuine desire to help individuals thrive. Experience includes working with individuals facing addiction and mental health issues, finding fulfillment in providing encouragement and motivation. Strong advocate and active listener, taking pleasure in hearing each client\'s unique story and working collaboratively to find personalized solutions for their needs. Recognizing the diverse range of needs and wants, ultimate goal is to meet every client right where they are.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Diploma in Human Sevices
Work History
CSW/Teachers Assistant
Teen Challenge Canada Inc.
11.2023 - Current
- Provide residential support and mentorship to women struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues
- Provide support to individuals experiencing substance use disorders and severe and persistent mental illness
- Outreach to supporters and clients
- Crisis intervention and trauma informed care
- Work with individuals in the classroom who struggle with keeping up and paying attention and provide one on one tutoring
- Facilitate classes such as codependency and boundaries
- Provide support to the teacher with marking assignments and any other requests she may have
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, supervision, and trainings as directed
Caseworker
Harvest House Atlantic
11.2022 - 10.2023
- As a case worker I provided care for individuals struggling with mental health issues, addictions, homelessness
- My role was to assess and evaluate a patients needs and circumstances as well as develop plans to help them achieve their goals
- I worked alongside physicians, social workers, and other providers to ensure patients received wrap around care
- I tracked clients progress and made adjustments to their care plan as needed while advocating on behalf of their needs
- I helped them access all services and supports they could benefit from
- A big part of my job was to provide emotional support and encouragement
Woman's Recovery Supervisor
Harvest House Atlantic
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked with women coming off the streets into our residential setting and built interpersonal relationships and trust
- Anger management resolution, crisis intervention, and case management
- One on one counseling and active listening while incorporating the trauma informed model
- Required to ensure the establishment was safe, and secure at all times
- Ensured a list of responsibilities were done in a timely manner
- Developed programs and special projects to benefit clients
Education
Diploma - Human Service Counselling in Fundamental Skills
Oultons College
Moncton, NB11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - French
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS05.1996
Skills
- Teaching
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathetic
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Work well within a team
- Reliable
- Computer orientated
- Passionate
- Trustworthy
- Self motivated
- Trauma-informed care
- Client assessment
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- CPR Certified
- AED Certified
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- ASIST Certified
- Naloxone Certified
- Food Safety Certified
Timeline
CSW/Teachers Assistant
Teen Challenge Canada Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Caseworker
Harvest House Atlantic
11.2022 - 10.2023
Woman's Recovery Supervisor
Harvest House Atlantic
05.2021 - 10.2022
Diploma - Human Service Counselling in Fundamental Skills
Oultons College
Bachelor of Arts - French
Saint Mary's University
Languages
French
Limited Working
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