Mobile Rapid Response Worker

• Feb 2022 - Present

Mental Health Counsellor

• Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

Counsellor RP

• Aug 2021 - Present

• Provided individual psychotherapy to clients of NFCHC • Facilitated counselling groups • Worked collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and community agencies • Conducted mental health assessments using formal and informal assessment methods • Provided individual psychotherapy to clients of NFCHC • Facilitated counselling groups • Worked collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and community agencies • Conducted mental health assessments using formal and informal assessment methods

Women's Intervention Advocate

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2022

• Provide crisis intervention to crisis callers and in-house residents• Assist women with addiction and mental health concerns through one on one support and partnerships with community organizations as needed• Complete intake and case planning with residents while overseeing communal living requirements• Educate women concerning abuse and mental health and provided support that empowers women to make decisions and formulate plans• Developed and implemented group counselling programs for the in-house residents

Outreach Women's Intervention Advocate

• Feb 2014 - Sep 2014

Improve awareness of the issues of dating and domestic abuse and education on healthy relationships through public presentationsRaised awareness of the services at Women's Place and created new community partnerships within organizations in the Niagara Region on behalf of Women's PlaceProvided counselling and referrals to the public during/after presentations

Mental Health Caseworker- Interprofessional Care Team

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2021

• Provide support for clients with their psychosocial needs (housing, financial, transportation…etc.)• Connect clients with community resources and help clients build the necessary skills to achieve various degrees of independence• Provide advocacy on behalf of the client to health care professions, government authorities…etc. • Participate in collaborative care planning with the Mental Health Therapists

Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Worker- Interprofessional Care Team

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

Hospital Response Worker

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2018

Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients at the Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centre Review legal options and provide community referrals Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients at the Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centre Review legal options and provide community referrals

Job Coach

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

Coached clients on how to complete tasks at their job Provided emotional support/encouragement throughout their work shift Participated in case management of clients through job coaching reports and wrap around meetings Coached clients on how to complete tasks at their job Provided emotional support/encouragement throughout their work shift Participated in case management of clients through job coaching reports and wrap around meetings

Support Worker

• Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

Provided behaviour intervention for those experiencing acute behaviour issues and/or chronic behaviour challenges within a group home setting Supported clients in their day to day activities and engaged clients in community activities and socialization with the public Provided case management support to individuals living in shared accommodation based on the individuals needs Provided behaviour intervention for those experiencing acute behaviour issues and/or chronic behaviour challenges within a group home setting Supported clients in their day to day activities and engaged clients in community activities and socialization with the public Provided case management support to individuals living in shared accommodation based on the individuals needs

Residence Life Don

• Apr 2011 - Apr 2013

Assisted first year students through their transition to university Organized educational programs to assist students with academics, health and wellness, and community living Built an inclusive, positive environment for students to live in Developed critical thinking skills through Duty Don shifts and through confrontations with students and staff members where a positive outcome was always achieved Assisted first year students through their transition to university Organized educational programs to assist students with academics, health and wellness, and community living Built an inclusive, positive environment for students to live in Developed critical thinking skills through Duty Don shifts and through confrontations with students and staff members where a positive outcome was always achieved

President

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

Created and maintain goals which included raising awareness and money for the Sickkids foundation, and provide a positive, inclusive environment for Laurier students Have discipline meetings with cast and executives Lead a cast of 104 students and coordinated dance practices every Sunday Delegated tasks efficiently so events were well organized and successful Created and maintain goals which included raising awareness and money for the Sickkids foundation, and provide a positive, inclusive environment for Laurier students Have discipline meetings with cast and executives Lead a cast of 104 students and coordinated dance practices every Sunday Delegated tasks efficiently so events were well organized and successful

Assistant Volunteer Manager

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Revamped The Literacy Group’s (TLG) volunteer program so volunteers can enjoy their experience Researched many other volunteer programs for not for profits to model TLG’s program Planned and organized conferences so others may learn about the literacy issues that occur in the Waterloo Region Revamped The Literacy Group’s (TLG) volunteer program so volunteers can enjoy their experience Researched many other volunteer programs for not for profits to model TLG’s program Planned and organized conferences so others may learn about the literacy issues that occur in the Waterloo Region

Information Outreach Assistant

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Hired and trained new CCS volunteers Planned and organized the first annual Volunteer Appreciation Created the first Canadian Cancer Society Newsletter for the Niagara region Created display boards for Smart Centres at the Relay for Life Hired and trained new CCS volunteers Planned and organized the first annual Volunteer Appreciation Created the first Canadian Cancer Society Newsletter for the Niagara region Created display boards for Smart Centres at the Relay for Life