Diligent Social Work with rich background in supporting diverse communities through social services. Proven track record of delivering impactful programs and interventions tailored to individual needs. Demonstrated effective crisis management and strong advocacy skills.
Facilitated logistics for three hybrid meetings with First Nations by preparing notes and agendas focused on key actions.
Created and distributed Record of Decisions and meeting agendas to Federal, Provincial, and First Nations stakeholders.
Coordinated travel logistics and budget management for team attending in-community meetings with Indigenous partners.
Completed targeted training on negotiating techniques with Indigenous Peoples and Indian Land Registry System utilization.
Documented insights as a note-taker during visits to First Nations communities for negotiation analysis.
Administered Art Inventory management within branch, focusing on systematic organization.
Practicum
· Case Worker, WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre, Vancouver, BC, 09/01/22, 04/30/23, Provided crisis intervention and referrals to ongoing counseling services for survivors of abuse., Participated in meetings to implement programs that help survivors of abuse., Co-facilitated group support sessions for sexual abuse survivors., Supported women, trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse survivors in navigating medical care and understanding., Accompanied survivors through sexual assault exams, police statements, court, and tribunal hearings.
· Case Worker, African Canadian Development and Prevention Network, Montreal, QC, 01/01/20, 05/31/20, Researched resources based on clients' needs., Assisted Black immigrants in finding appropriate resources for their unique situations., Organized different activities for Black children and seniors on different days., Planned educational sessions for youth on mental health and safety., Collaborated with Bashaw Centre to support Black families until the intervention was completed., Made referrals to both external and in-house services and programs for Black families.
· Case Worker, Contactivity Centre for Seniors, Montreal, QC, 08/01/20, 12/31/20, Provided virtual calls to elderly clients, offering psychological support., Conducted tele-checks for isolated seniors., Performed wellness checks for seniors during COVID-19., Reported any psycho-emotional changes to the supervisor.