Amy N.

Amy N.

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  • About me

    Clinical Social Worker

  • Education

    • Thomas A. Blakelock Secondary School

      1989 - 1993
      OSSD OSSD
    • Ryerson University

      1994 - 1999
      Bachelor Social Work

      BSW

    • McMaster University

      2006 - 2010
      Master's Social Work

      Thesis: Social Workers as Clients: Navigating and Situating our Experiences as Insiders and Outsiders

  • Experience

    • ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids

      Aug 2001 - Aug 2004
      Special Needs Case Manager

      A partnership between Reach Out Centre for Kids(HCYS), Halton Children's Aid Society and Ministry of Children and Youth Services. The focus was to reconnect children and youth in the care of CAS for access to therapeutic treatment facilities back into their home communities and systems.

    • Canadian Red Cross

      Aug 2004 - now

      Being part of the national training team - Community Wellness and Protection Education with Risk Reduction and Resilience department allows me to mentor a guide new trainers. I’m also honoured to respond to social emergencies by leading teams or providing psychosocial support and education throughout Nunavut. Through consultations with beneficiaries in need, we built on the resilience, emotional and psychosocial well-being of people who were identified as needing support. Provided prevention education through the award-winning Respect Education program. Respect Education's aim is to promote respect and prevent violence.

      • Master Trainer, Social Emergency Responder

        Aug 2004 - now
      • Safety & Wellbeing Responder

        Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
      • Provincial Coordinator, Prevention and Safety/ Respect Education

        Aug 2004 - Mar 2007
    • ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

      Mar 2007 - now

      Counselling to support and build on resilience and strengths. Providing care and guidance through many ages and stages of development, diagnosis, transitions and future planning. Recruit, train, and place diverse volunteers at all sites. Liaise with educational institutions, corporate and community groups for annual days of giving activities.

      • Clinical Social Worker

        Nov 2013 - now
      • Coordinator, Volunteer Resources

        Mar 2007 - Nov 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 2 - Solution Focused Brief Therapy

      Solution Talk Ltd.
      Mar 2019
    • Level 1 - Solution Focused Brief Therapy

      Solution Talk Ltd.
      Feb 2019
    • Certified Volunteer Resources Manager

      Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources - Ontario
      May 2013
    • Member

      Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
    • Psychological First Aid - Caring for Self

      Canadian Red Cross
      Jan 2019
    • Psychological First Aid - Caring for Others

      Canadian Red Cross
      Jan 2019
    • Registered Social Worker

      Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
      Nov 2013
    • Indigenous Communities Psychological First Aid

      Canadian Red Cross
      Mar 2024
    • First Aid for Opoid Poisoning Emergencies

      Canadian Red Cross
      Dec 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President - Board of Directors

      Issued by Wentworth Standard Condominium Board No. 524 on Jan 2016
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    • School Council Member

      Issued by Waterdown District High School on Oct 2020
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    • Board Member & Secretary

      Issued by Unity Halton Peel on Dec 2020
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    • Fundraising

      Issued by Waterdown Warriors Football Team on Sept 2021
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    • Game day volunteer

      Issued by Burlington Stampeders on Jan 2024
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