Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Vanessa Seamont

North Bay,ON

Summary

Algonquin and bilingual (French/English), with extensive experience supporting diverse populations, including the homeless, students, women, and individuals facing mental health challenges. Expertise in crisis intervention, advocacy, and client-centered support, enabling effective connections to essential resources. Committed to fostering positive change and driven to empower individuals on their journeys to recovery and well-being. Successful in building impactful relationships that facilitate growth and resilience in those served.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Shopper/Delivery Driver

Instacart, DoorDash, UberEats and SkipTheDishes
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintains high satisfaction ratings by making good selections for customers and completing orders quickly.

Student Social Worker

Nipissing Transition House
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Supported women (16+) and children fleeing violence and/or seeking housing by providing advocacy, safety planning, and resources.
  • Ensured the safety of residents and staff by applying workplace policies and procedures.
  • Applied intervention skills to identify high-risk and low-risk situations, escalating concerns appropriately.
  • Developed strong, professional relationships with clients while maintaining clear boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Problem-solved and recommended tailored resources based on each client’s unique circumstances by connecting them to strong long-term supports (such as DNSSAB, CMHA, ACNBA and KATIE).
  • Created a comprehensive resource binder with community services for shelter residents.

Literacy Coach

Employment Ontario
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assessed the literacy needs of students.
  • Worked closely with students, while monitoring their progress and providing feedback.
  • Motivated students with positive reinforcement.
  • Organized and fundraised for the 2022 Hilda Fowke Memorial Spelling Bee and Dinner.

Student Social Worker

Northwood Recovery
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Developed realistic treatment plans for clients struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to monitor the clients' progress and adapt treatment plans to meet their changing needs/goals (such as methadone, suboxone, smoke cessation).
  • Assisted clients in developing realistic goals to promote positive change based on their social, emotional and psychological needs.
  • Guided clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate social services (such as housing, rehabilitation programs, detoxification centres, domestic violence shelters, and medical care).
  • Built professional relationships with clients and their families to provide empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures (such as wellness check notes and urine screening results in VSee/PatientVu).
  • Advocated for clients to assure that their fundamental rights are respected.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual interventions.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.

Supply Teacher and Teaching Assistant

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with other staff members.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions to ensure that all students are always safe.

Kitchen Staff Member

Around My Gluten-Free Table
11.2018 - 10.2020
  • Prepared gluten-free meals according to strict dietary guidelines, ensuring safety (avoiding cross-contamination) and quality standards.
  • Managed time efficiently to juggle multiple tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, adhering to health regulations consistently.

Customer Service Cashier/Kitchen Staff Member

Swirleez Frozen Yogurt
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Made meals and desserts according to standard recipes.
  • Followed the proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Managed time efficiently to juggle multiple tasks (such as organizing inventory and providing customer service).
  • Performed cash and card transactions to complete customer purchases.

Occasional Babysitter

Self-Employed
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for children.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviours.
  • Reassured children when upset by providing emotional support and stability.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Social Work With Minor in Sociology

Laurentian University
Sudbury, ON
04.2026

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Roméo-Dallaire
Barrie, ON
04.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Case documenting and assessments
  • Strong communication & teamwork
  • Client confidentiality

Certification

  • Standard First Aid with BLS for Healthcare Providers (HPC) CPR/AED - Heartzap Safety Training & Equipment (September 2022)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training – Crisis Prevention Institute (September 2022)
  • Person-Centered Language - Behavioural Supports Ontario (September 2020)
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (September 2022)
  • Formation de Compétences en leadership - York University (2017)
  • Smart Serve - Smart Serve Ontario (April 2020)
  • Gluten-Free Training for the Food Service and Hospitality Industry - Canadian Celiac Association (July 2019)
  • Gardiens Avertis - Croix-Rouge Canadienne
  • Full G driver's license

Timeline

Personal Shopper/Delivery Driver

Instacart, DoorDash, UberEats and SkipTheDishes
11.2022 - Current

Student Social Worker

Nipissing Transition House
10.2022 - 04.2023

Literacy Coach

Employment Ontario
07.2022 - 09.2022

Student Social Worker

Northwood Recovery
01.2022 - 04.2022

Supply Teacher and Teaching Assistant

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
03.2020 - 12.2021

Kitchen Staff Member

Around My Gluten-Free Table
11.2018 - 10.2020

Customer Service Cashier/Kitchen Staff Member

Swirleez Frozen Yogurt
05.2018 - 08.2019

Occasional Babysitter

Self-Employed
01.2013 - 12.2017

Bachelor's Degree - Social Work With Minor in Sociology

Laurentian University

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Roméo-Dallaire

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Vanessa Seamont