Sarah Bains

Social Worker at Province of British Columbia
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Travel Arrangements
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Social Worker
      • Aug 2021 - Present

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Course Instructor
      • Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

      Conduct literature reviews Collect and analyze data Prepare other articles, reports and presentationsMaintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

      Navigating a distance education Bachelor of Social Work course through Brightspace (or D2L)Planning, delivering and recording lecture accordingly to course objectivesCommunication with Professor and studentsMarking and providing feedback for students papers in order to enhance their critical reflective analysis

    • Mentoring Coordinator
      • Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructor
      • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

    • Canada
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Employment Facilitator/ Job Coach
      • Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

      Supported people with diversibilities to obtain employment Provided job coaching while participants were on site Supported people with diversibilities to obtain employment Provided job coaching while participants were on site

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Special Needs Teaching Assistant
      • Dec 2007 - Jul 2018

      Assessed students capabilities, modified academics and followed the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to effectively use technology i.e. SmartBoard and iPad for visual learners Promoted daily life skills and hygiene programs for chores such as kitchen skills, household cleanliness and personal hygiene to encourage independence Identified and managed behaviours daily while following safety plans specific to each student Encouraged social skills development by demonstrating and teaching students to initiate greetings, maintain personal space and use manners Worked in partnership with both the classroom teacher and government appointed Occupational and Physiotherapist and provided documentation as required regarding students needs and progress Utilized strategies of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) such as teaching replacement skills and reinforcement procedures Show less

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Engagement Worker-Women
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

      Completed student practicum in the Welcoming Communities Department Initiated design, implementation of program planning and facilitation of English Conversation Circle (ECC) for weekly newcomer women’s group in order to increase English language skills and integrate into Canadian society Worked in partnership with settlement staff through client intake and assessments to assist in filling out government forms such as Permanent Residence, Canadian Citizenship and Child Tax Benefit Effectively inputted client’s information into OCASI Client Management System (OCMS) while maintained confidential records and documentation Advocated for newcomer clients through the settlement sectors such as immigration, finances, employment and housing Engaged in community development through outreach while committed to cultural awareness and sensitivity of service users Show less

    • Family Support Worker
      • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

      Completed student practicum in the family services department Gained knowledge about supporting women, survivors of domestic violence Observed and participated in client intakes, assessments, treatment plans, case reviews and consultations Increased knowledge about incorporating anti-oppressive, client-centered, holistic practices during counseling sessions Became familiar with family court proceedings in regards to child custody, access and retroactive payments Completed student practicum in the family services department Gained knowledge about supporting women, survivors of domestic violence Observed and participated in client intakes, assessments, treatment plans, case reviews and consultations Increased knowledge about incorporating anti-oppressive, client-centered, holistic practices during counseling sessions Became familiar with family court proceedings in regards to child custody, access and retroactive payments

    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructional Therapist
      • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Day Camp Counselor
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

    • Support Worker
      • 2006 - 2007

Education

  • Dalhousie University
    Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work
    2019 - 2021
  • University of Victoria
    Bachelor's degree, Social Work
    2016 -
  • Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
    Diploma, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
    2002 - 2004
  • University of Guelph
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice/Public Policy
    1998 - 2001

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