Tara Hansen
Summary
Motivated Social Service Worker with extensive knowledge of social justice issues and the systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address social and mental health issues of children, youth and adults.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Specialist
Youth Move With The City Of Thunder Bay
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided support to youth aged 10-18 in a structured safe space setting.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youth, both in person and through virtual workshops.
- Additional duties included community outreach and partnership coordination; social and interpersonal support; social media management; and facilitating communication with parents/guardians.
Visual Art Coordinator
Kidventures Childcare Program
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented arts and crafts lessons for thirty to forty children aged five to twelve.
- Managed large classes with varying degrees of skill while ensuring every child was actively engaged in creative learning.
- Managed art room supplies and equipment within the allocated budged to maintain consistent resources for projects.
Contract Lecturer
Confederation College
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Head lecturer for SY125: Introduction to Sociology, and SY066: Sociology of Community: The Indigenous Context.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Developed and delivered weekly seminars using PowerPoint and Blackboard technology.
- Created and evaluated assignments, quizzes and exams to assess student knowledge.
Visual Art Educator
Community Arts And Heritage Education Program
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked within CAHEP's objectives to provide underprivileged youth in marginalized areas with access to visual art curriculum through the public school system.
- Developed lesson plans and instructed group sessions about Georges Seurat and the creation of pointillism, divisionism and colour theory.
- Assisted students one-on-one to develop unique artistic skills and techniques.
Receptionist/Registration Officer
Elections Canada
08.2015 - 10.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Managed the front desk by supporting and assisting all patrons entering the office.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Completed registration paperwork, verifying accurate voter information.
Intake Worker
Salvation Army Community And Residential Services
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Answered all incoming phone calls and maintained message and delivery system for current residents.
- Monitored foot traffic entering and exiting the shelter, ensuring safety and sobriety of all residents.
- Helped residents navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Monitored and enforced probation and conditional sentence orders.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation for the residential probation officer.
- Monitored self-administered medication and maintained accurate documentation.
Student Service Representative
Carleton University Residence
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted students and staff with any housing or safety concerns or questions.
- Maintained the 24-hour support desk by answering incoming phone calls, providing on-campus referrals, handling cash, incoming mail and parcels, and providing information and resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06.2021
Bachelor of Global And International Studies - Global Inequalities And Social Change
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON12.2019
Advanced College Diploma - Social Service Work
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON04.2017
Skills
Mental Health Knowledge:
- Understanding of common mental health disorders
- Knowledge of symptoms and treatment options
Case Management:
- Managing caseloads and client records
- Coordinating services and resources for clients
- Monitoring and documenting client progress
Trauma-Informed Care:
- Recognizing and addressing trauma in clients' lives
Crisis Intervention Skills:
- Ability to de-escalate crisis situations
- Providing emotional support and reassurance to clients in distress
Client-Centered Care:
- Focusing on the individual needs and preferences of each client and providing personalized support and care
Accomplishments
- Eligible for membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Current Valid Class G Driver's License (2023)
- Smart Serve Ontario (2022)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (2023)
- Safe Food Handling Training (2021)
- High Five Principles of Child Development (2019)
- Young Workers Health and Safety Training (2018)
- SafeTALK: Ontario's Association for Suicide Prevention certificate (2015)
Timeline
Contract Lecturer
Confederation College
01.2023 - 04.2023
Visual Art Educator
Community Arts And Heritage Education Program
09.2022 - 11.2022
Visual Art Coordinator
Kidventures Childcare Program
06.2022 - 08.2023
Youth Specialist
Youth Move With The City Of Thunder Bay
05.2019 - 09.2023
Student Service Representative
Carleton University Residence
09.2018 - 04.2019
Intake Worker
Salvation Army Community And Residential Services
05.2017 - 10.2019
Receptionist/Registration Officer
Elections Canada
08.2015 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Carleton University
Bachelor of Global And International Studies - Global Inequalities And Social Change
Carleton University
Advanced College Diploma - Social Service Work
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
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