Vanessa Mueller
Smithers,BC
Summary
Proactive and meticulous Social Worker with over 13 years of experience in the human servicers field. Proficiencies in community collaboration, time and task management, staff training, and program development. Client-oriented team player with expertise in supporting people with diverse needs, documentation, and creative problem solving
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry Of Children And Family Development
01.2023 - Current
- Investigate children's need for safety
- Collaborate with a variety of community stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, to plan for children and families
- Collect and analyze information from a variety of sources
- Prepare court documents and attend court on behalf of the Province of BC
- Evaluate mental and physical status in children to determine options for well being.
- Mentor practicum students and new workers
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry Of Children And Family Development
12.2016 - 01.2023
- Investigate children's need for safety
- Collaborate with a variety of community stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, to plan for children and families
- Collect and analyze information from a variety of sources
- Prepare court documents and attend court on behalf of the Province of BC
- Evaluate mental and physical status in children to determine options for well being.
- Mentor practicum students and new workers
Early Years Student Intern
Northwest Child Development Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Supported parents with child care information and referrals
Community Support Worker
High Roads Services Society
01.2010 - 07.2015
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources, and promoting independence
- Helped create comprehensive programs to meet individual client needs.
Education
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work, Child Welfare Specialization
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC12.2016
University Credit -
Northwest Community College
Smithers, BC05.2015
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Group Facilitation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Decision Making
- Service Planning
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Professional Development
- Supervising in the Public Service Certificate
- Coaching Conversations
- Infant Mental Health Certificate
- Level One First Aid
- Advanced Investigative Interviewing
- Occupational Health and Safety-Mitigating Workplace Violence, Investigations and Committee Training
- San'yas Cultural Safety Training
Volunteer/Leadership
2015-2022
Board Member/Women's Representative, Tri-River Metis Association
- Duties included participating in community governance and representing local community at Provincial and Federal Meetings of Metis Women
2015-2017
Board Member, BV Otter's Swim Club
- Duties included club governance, staff supervision, event planning, and training coordination
Timeline
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry Of Children And Family Development
01.2023 - Current
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry Of Children And Family Development
12.2016 - 01.2023
Early Years Student Intern
Northwest Child Development Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
Community Support Worker
High Roads Services Society
01.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work, Child Welfare Specialization
University of Victoria
University Credit -
Northwest Community College
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