Marianne Kozinets
Training and Engagement Coordinator at Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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PSR Certified
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Experience
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Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN)
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training and Engagement Coordinator
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Oct 2022 - Present
• Develop and deliver relevant training that supports the needs of Toronto area drop-ins • Support capacity of drop-ins by addressing their needs and engaging staff and members • Provide support and advocacy for issues related to homelessness, harm reduction, mental health and street involved individuals • Strengthen service quality of drop-ins and work towards increasing participant engagement • Develop and deliver relevant training that supports the needs of Toronto area drop-ins • Support capacity of drop-ins by addressing their needs and engaging staff and members • Provide support and advocacy for issues related to homelessness, harm reduction, mental health and street involved individuals • Strengthen service quality of drop-ins and work towards increasing participant engagement
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TNG Community Services
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employment Worker
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Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
• Assist client with their employment and pre-employment goals. • Provide counselling and guidance to individuals looking for work or who want to become job-ready. • Assist individuals with job search techniques and provide resources and referrals to those in need. • Develop and present workshops pertaining to employment and on the job situations such as de-escalation, resume writing, interview skills, motivation, etc. • Support St. Stephen's Corner Drop-In Centre, working with individuals who are experiencing issues with homelessness, mental health and/or substance use. Show less
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Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employment Counsellor
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2021
• Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities, and interests. • Consulted with clients to build effective search strategies for desired jobs. • Assessed client barriers to employment. • Provided individualized counseling approaches based on individual needs. • Assisted clients with disabilities obtain accommodations needed in work force. • Assessed client vocational interests, transferable skills, aptitudes and training needs to develop realistic and attainable employment goals. • Referred clients to appropriate community services. • Counselled clients with pre-employment barriers and assist them with learning return to work skills. Show less
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Team Coordinator/Case Worker
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Aug 1997 - Jul 2004
• Reviewed casework documentation for accuracy, clarity, details, and objectivity relevant to caseload management. • Assessed and assisted with diagnosing mentally ill adults. • Provided counseling to adults with acute mental health issues. • Maintained a caseload of sixteen people who lived with chronic mental health issues. • Assisted consumers with obtaining basic needs such as public aid, social security, housing, medication monitoring. • Lead and facilitated support, socialization and psycho-educational groups. • Provided individual case management services. • Assessed consumers for possible signs of suicidal and homicidal behavior and provided crisis intervention when needed. • Maintained charts that were kept up to date with State requirements and JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) procedures. • Provided orientation and training to staff. • Assessed staff performance by monitoring the quality and quantity of job performance and assisted in the evaluation of employee performance. Show less
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Welfare Worker
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Feb 1991 - Aug 1997
• Assessed initial eligibility for General Welfare Assistance and provided financial support for appropriate clientele. • Monitored and reviewed ongoing General Welfare Assistance eligibility. • Maintained a caseload of up to 150 cases. • Referred client to appropriate programs based on their individual needs. • Provided information about General Welfare Assistance to the community through outreach. • Investigated potential fraud cases. • Assessed initial eligibility for General Welfare Assistance and provided financial support for appropriate clientele. • Monitored and reviewed ongoing General Welfare Assistance eligibility. • Maintained a caseload of up to 150 cases. • Referred client to appropriate programs based on their individual needs. • Provided information about General Welfare Assistance to the community through outreach. • Investigated potential fraud cases.
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Education
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University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and Drama -
A Y Jackson High School