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Taylor Montambeault

Halifax,NS

Summary

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.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Child and Youth Care Worker

Key Assets Nova Scotia
08.2023 - Current

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.

Community Family Peer Support Worker

Parents' Place Yarmouth Family Resource Centre
06.2023 - 08.2023

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.

Sales Associate

WINNERS TJX Companies
07.2020 - 08.2022

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.

Fashion Consultant

The Style Merchant Of Hawthorne Street
12.2017 - 07.2020

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies & Sociology

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax
05.2023

Diploma - Social Services

Nova Scotia Community College
Yarmouth, NS
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School
Yarmouth, NS
06.2019

Skills

  • Behavioral support & management
  • Critical thinking
  • Crisis De-escalation and Management
  • Navigating Social Systems and Resources (Justice System, Child Welfare, Community Resources, etc)
  • Advocating for Vulnerable Persons
  • Empathy & Understanding
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication Skills
  • Lifelong Learning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

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)

Timeline

Child and Youth Care Worker

Key Assets Nova Scotia
08.2023 - Current

Community Family Peer Support Worker

Parents' Place Yarmouth Family Resource Centre
06.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

WINNERS TJX Companies
07.2020 - 08.2022

Fashion Consultant

The Style Merchant Of Hawthorne Street
12.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies & Sociology

Mount Saint Vincent University

Diploma - Social Services

Nova Scotia Community College

High School Diploma -

Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School
Taylor Montambeault