Recent graduate of Mount Saint Vincent University majoring in Family Studies & Sociology and previous graduate of NSCC's Social Services program seeking to obtain new knowledge, skills, and experience in the helping field. Future educational aspirations include obtaining a Master's of Social Work in the near future.
Empathetic social services worker focused on providing client-centered, individualized support to meet the complex needs of those most vulnerable in the community.
Working in partnership with the Department of Community Services, Child and Youth Care Workers at Key Assets NS provide a wide range of individualized supports within residential settings to best meet the complex needs of each youth. Child and Youth Care workers in this organization support Nova Scotia's most vulnerable youth in care.
Role included seeking ways to make the community a better place; addressing needs that are acknowledged by the public; collaborating with other resource organizations; and communicating with at-risk and vulnerable people daily. This position has provided many opportunities to collaborate with other organizations and aid the community in accessing the resources they need. Time at this organization was cut short due to relocating to Halifax, NS.
Role included working in each section of the store. This included performing duties and tasks on the cash/front line, sales floor, fitting room, and maintenance. Excellent customer service and multitasking skills were obtained in this position.
Role included providing excellent customer service; facilitating transactions; maintaining a clean and welcoming atmosphere; curating social media posts; and managing social media accounts for the company.
Certifications:
* DELF Scolaire Diploma (Bilingual Proficiency Diploma - French)
* First Aid & CPR (September 2023)
* Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - TCI (September 2023)
* Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behavior - UMAB (September 2023)
* Food Safety Certificate (September 2023)
* Fire Safety Certificate (September 2023)
* Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - WHMIS (September 2023)
* Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST (2021)
* Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - NVCI (2021)
* Naloxone Training (2021)
Volunteer & Additional Experience:
* Mount Saint Vincent University Food Bank (2022)
* SchoolsPlus Practicuum - Completed with SchoolsPlus Outreach Worker (2021)
* Camp Tuesday Leader - Youth Group (2018-2021)
* Coldest Night of the Year (2020 & 2021)