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Tim Van Bodegom

Wyoming,ON

Summary

Empathetic Social Support Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to a diverse clientele, including those affected by homelessness and trauma. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Homeless Youth Worker

The Haven Youth Shelter
05.2004 - 08.2011
  • Provided residential care and collaborated with clients to secure housing.
  • Completed intake interviews and necessary documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided guidance and advice to clients, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Maintained working knowledge of supports including Ontario Works, ODSP, and community agencies.

Home Health Care Provider

Canadian Red Cross
05.2000 - 04.2004
  • Completed household management tasks and personal care for clients within private home settings.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship in a timely manner.

Camp Counsellor

Camp Towhee
06.1999 - 08.1999
  • Cared for youth with mental health issues complicated by complex learning disabilities.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.


Support Worker

Community Living
09.1994 - 09.1996
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents and collaborated with team to improve care.

Education

Certificate - Sustainable Building And Design

Haliburton School of Art And Design
Haliburton, ON
08.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

King’s University College At Western University
London, ON
06.1999

Diploma - Social Service Work

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
05.1995

Skills

  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Negotiating Community Agencies

Certification

Beyond Addiction Training Program

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Suicide Prevention

Palliative Care Level I

Timeline

Senior Homeless Youth Worker

The Haven Youth Shelter
05.2004 - 08.2011

Home Health Care Provider

Canadian Red Cross
05.2000 - 04.2004

Camp Counsellor

Camp Towhee
06.1999 - 08.1999

Support Worker

Community Living
09.1994 - 09.1996

Certificate - Sustainable Building And Design

Haliburton School of Art And Design

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

King’s University College At Western University

Diploma - Social Service Work

Fleming College

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