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Victoria Parker

Dawson Creek,British Columbia

Summary

Social Worker entering professional career post graduation with excellent client advocacy skills and extensive knowledge of community resources. Offering eight years of successful performance in social work type roles leading up to graduation. Recognized for compassionate demeanor and excellent social perceptiveness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

EPI Clinician/Social Work Practicum Student

Haven Family Services
01.2024 - Current
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
  • Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
  • Collaborated with primary healthcare providers to ensure seamless integration of mental health services into overall patient care plans.
  • Assessment, planning, treatment plans, consultation and follow up with clients as per EPI standards.
  • Participated in training and program development for Dawson Creek EPI Program.
  • Providing short and long term individual and family counseling using appropriate modalities including CBT and motivational interviewing.

Intake Supervisor/Addictions Counsellor

Nawican Emergency Homeless Shelter
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Maintained a high level of client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Served as a liaison between clients and service providers, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure seamless care coordination.
  • Reduced wait times for clients through effective scheduling and staff allocation strategies.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve overall service delivery and client outcomes.
  • Created policies and procedures when shelter opened to ensure safety standards and client care were appropriate.
  • Provided relapse prevention plans, assisted in treatment applications, and referrals to appropriate mental health professionals.

Outreach Coordinator

YWCA Regina
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization''s presence in the community.
  • Monitored progress towards outreach goals regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure continued success of initiatives.
  • Empowered team members to take ownership of their roles in outreach activities, promoting a sense of responsibility and commitment to the organization''s mission.
  • Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by partner agencies.

Domestic Violence Counselor

Transition House Regina
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Completing risk assessments and safety plans for clients in unsafe situations or leaving the shelter.
  • Provided empathetic listening skills during individual counseling sessions, allowing clients to feel heard and validated in their experiences.
  • Provided one on one support from a trauma informed lens with clients to create goal plans and case plans as per their needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, ensuring immediate safety and connecting them with appropriate resources.

Case Manager

Raising Hope
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • 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.
  • Created case plans to enable clients to have their children in their care, work at keeping their children in their care, or to assist in their healing in trauma.
  • Assisted to develop clinical based goal setting to help clients work towards their needs utilizing a woman centered, trauma informed, and strengths-based approach.
  • Attended court to speak on behalf of the program to assist clients when needed and advocated with lawyers pertaining to the client's performance in the program.
  • Utilized strong advocacy within areas such as the health care system, legal system, income assistance and within case planning meetings.
  • Provided counselling to women in crisis in a non-judgmental utilizing a strengths-based approach.
  • Engaged in case planning with child welfare, the coordinator, and service providers such as the psychologist while speaking on behalf of the client.
  • Made referrals to outside agencies as needed to provide additional support to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Regina
Regina, SK
04.2024

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical assessment
  • Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Therapeutic Techniques
  • Advocacy
  • Program Development
  • Ability to create strong, therapeutic rapport with clients
  • Strong verbal and written communication

Timeline

EPI Clinician/Social Work Practicum Student

Haven Family Services
01.2024 - Current

Intake Supervisor/Addictions Counsellor

Nawican Emergency Homeless Shelter
01.2022 - 11.2023

Outreach Coordinator

YWCA Regina
10.2019 - 12.2020

Domestic Violence Counselor

Transition House Regina
10.2019 - 08.2020

Case Manager

Raising Hope
08.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of Regina

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