Alicia Smid

Experience

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  Carli’s Closet Dancewear

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  Salesperson
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  No Frills

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2020

  Cash Office Supervisor

  I started as a cashier in 2014 and I was promoted to cash office supervisor in 2015. Responsible for supervising cashiers, customer service, computer work, filing, and counting/handling money.

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  Associates Counselling Service

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Janitor

  Responsible for cleaning the entire office including each counsellor’s room, bathrooms, kitchens, entrances, and exits.

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  DanceWorks Dance Academy

  Sept 2019 - now

  Dance Instructor

  Responsible for planning classes and instructing students from ages 3-11 years old. Largely focused on gross motor skills. I have been with this dance company for twenty-one years but have only been officially teaching for four years. I did student teaching for four years prior to becoming the primary teacher of my own classes.

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  Quest Support Services Inc

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

  Disability Support Worker

  Responsible for advocating and supporting individuals with physical and mental disabilities. My work at Quest has mainly occurred in the LIVING program which provides supports to individuals in their homes. My client is an individual with complex needs with the diagnosis of FASD. I support my individual in their home and in the community supporting them in upkeeping their home and taking care of their physical and mental health.

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  YWCA Lethbridge & District

  Sept 2020 - now

  Crisis Intervention Worker

  Responsible for answering the 24/7 crisis call line and inputting all calls into the system. Responsible for intaking clients to the YWCA Harbour House emergency women’s shelter. Responsible for providing basic needs, advocacy, and support to the women in the shelter as well as leading informational group sessions about domestic violence against women. Responsible for building and participants safety. Responsible for making referrals to community resources for women in need.

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  Lethbridge School Division

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Family School Liaison Counsellor (Practicum Student)

  Responsible for creating a welcoming school environment and contributing to the wellbeing of students. Running the breakfast and lunch club for students. Responsible for developing relationships with students and building rapport. Providing individual and group counselling sessions to students. Responsible for creating a safe space and encouraging emotional regulation. Discussing limits of confidentiality and informed consent with students. Communicating with parents/guardians regarding consent, referrals, and resources. Developing and delivering universal programming to students and teachers. Communicating with teaching staff regarding students’ needs and concerns. Advocating on behalf of students. Show less

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  McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association South Region

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Family Specialist (Practicum Student)

  Responsible for contributing to the Therapeutic Foster Caregiving (TFC) team and reporting to my field instructor. Assisting with program development and implementation including creating and reviewing documents, shadowing homes studies and assessments, completing assessments on my own, and completing correct documentation. Responsible for collaborating with the TFC team and other professionals in an effective manner.

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  McMan South

  May 2023 - now

  Lifespan Support Worker