Victoria Coady
Harrietsfield,NS
Summary
Proactive Child Protection Social Worker with extensive experience investigating abuse, neglect, and unsafe conditions, and facilitating supportive services and counseling. Skilled in trauma-informed care, psychosocial assessment, and collaboration with community resources. Bringing strong problem-solving abilities and dedication to developing effective case management plans and positive client outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Social Worker
Children, Seniors, and Social Development (CSSD)
06.2022 - Current
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect, and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Reviewed existing case records for available information to formulate plans of treatment and develop short- and long-term goals.
- Wrote descriptive and accurate impending and present danger assessments and family functioning assessments.
Correctional Mental Health Social Worker
Nova Penitentiary -Correctional Services Canada
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Implemented evidence-based practices in counseling sessions, contributing to positive outcomes for individual clients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health social work field.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through empathetic listening and open communication techniques.
- Connected clients to appropriate resources within the community, promoting independence and selfsufficiency.
- Led psychoeducational workshops on topics relevant to client populations, empowering individuals with knowledge about their conditions.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes to ensure seamless transitions from institutional settings back into the community.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation for effective communication with other service providers.
- Improved client mental health by implementing tailored therapeutic interventions and case management strategies.
Case Manager-Income Support
Community Services Nova Scotia
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
After-School Program Leader
HRCE
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Assisted students with homework completion, providing individualized support and guidance as needed.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to [Number] students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involvement in the program.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies, creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
Training Manager
Walmart
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Established a culture of continuous learning, promoting professional development opportunities for all employees across the organization.
Education
Bachelor's Degree-Honours - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, Canada04-2022
Certificate - Criminology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, Canada04-2022
High School Diploma -
Marystown Central High School (MCHS)
Marystown, Nl06-2014
Skills
- Substance abuse awareness
- Family engagement
- Psychosocial assessment
- Behavioral analysis
- Behavioral assessment
- Interviewing techniques
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Mental health counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Intervention
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Crisis Intervention Team Training – Mental Health/Deescalation
- First Aid Certification
- Cultural Sensitivity
Awards/Scholarships
French speak- off winner- 2011/2012/2013
English speak-off first runner up- 2011/2012/2013/2014
Leo of the year-Community Scholarship 2013/2014
Al Wiscom Scolarship for Community dedication- 2014
Student Commitment to community development Award- 2011/2012/2013/2014
Hollett Scholarship- 2015
Community Leadership Award- 2015
Timeline
Child Protection Social Worker
Children, Seniors, and Social Development (CSSD)
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Mental Health Social Worker
Nova Penitentiary -Correctional Services Canada
01.2022 - 04.2022
Case Manager-Income Support
Community Services Nova Scotia
05.2021 - 07.2021
After-School Program Leader
HRCE
09.2020 - 01.2021
Training Manager
Walmart
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Crisis Intervention Team Training – Mental Health/Deescalation
- First Aid Certification
- Cultural Sensitivity
Bachelor's Degree-Honours - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Certificate - Criminology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
High School Diploma -
Marystown Central High School (MCHS)
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