Experience

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  New directions for children, youth, adults & families

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2017

  Client-specific support worker

  - Implemented treatment plans for children and foster families - Arranged and carried out recreational activities with children - Completed proper documentation as required

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  Winnipeg child and family services

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Child care support worker

  - Provided quality care, support, and a safe environment to children in care- Organized and prioritized daily routines and activities to meet personal care needs - Completed thorough documentation as required

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  Norwest co-op community health

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2021

  Outreach mentor

  - Provided case management, advocacy and support to pregnant/postpartum women struggling with substance use - Utilized motivational interviewing to identify client goals - Actively worked with women to overcome barriers, focusing on harm reduction - Member of Trauma Response Team, providing post-traumatic stress management to the community in times of crisis

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  A woman's place, norwest co-op community health

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Msw practicum student

  - Directed trauma-informed, culturally competent intakes and assessments - Provided individual therapy sessions utilizing client-centred, narrative and cognitive behavioural approaches - Completed risk assessments and safety planning with clients - Co-facilitated group sessions focusing on anger management and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with mindfulness - Displayed knowledge of ethical issues and guidelines for the therapeutic relationship

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  Manitoba adolescent treatment centre

  Aug 2021 - now

  Mental health clinician

  - Conduct trauma-informed and culturally appropriate mental health assessments- Perform risk assessments and safety planning - Provide psychotherapy to First Nations youth and families using a variety of client-centred approaches- Facilitate referrals to and work collaboratively with psychiatry