Zorya Griffith
Summary
BSW (Honours) graduate experienced working with youth and adults experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health disorders. Hardworking and poised individual recognized for great work ethic, attention to detail and critical thinking. Committed to fostering and further developing strong social work approaches to better the experiences of the clients being served.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counsellor
St. Leonard's Community Services
12.2023 - Current
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources for housing, employment, and other essential services.
- Aided in creating Support Plans, and ensuring clients are meeting their goals.
- Provided crisis intervention with empathy and professionalism to ensure client safety and stabilization.
Support Counsellor
St. Leonard's Community Services
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced client well-being by providing emotional support and guidance during challenging times.
- Tour Facilities to ensure the residence, clients and grounds are safe, while taking corrective action.
- Provided crisis intervention with empathy and professionalism to ensure client safety and stabilization.
General Maintenance Worker
City Of Brantford
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain playgrounds and city sites.
- Followed detail instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks.
- Improved facility safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Student Worker
Shifra Homes Inc
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed in-take procedures and documentation for new residents within the residential program.
- Developed rapport and created trust with the mothers in the program.
- Filed out government documentation such as Sin number requests, housing requests, re-enrollment of secondary education, etc.
- Maintained ongoing communication with Shifra residents to serve as a resource person and advocate for arising concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work With Honours -
York University
Toronto, ON2023
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Empathy and Compassion
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Case Management
- Professionalism and Ethics
Languages
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Overdose Response Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Standard First Aid with CPR B & AED
- Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool Training
- Suicide Intervention Training
Timeline
Residential Counsellor
St. Leonard's Community Services
12.2023 - Current
Support Counsellor
St. Leonard's Community Services
10.2023 - 12.2023
Student Worker
Shifra Homes Inc
09.2022 - 04.2023
General Maintenance Worker
City Of Brantford
06.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Social Work With Honours -
York University
- Overdose Response Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Standard First Aid with CPR B & AED
- Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool Training
- Suicide Intervention Training
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