Candace Dearsley

Experience

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  Canadian Tire Corporation

  Sept 2004 - Mar 2012

  Cashier and Customer Service Representative

  - Worked as a team, and individually, on the customer service desk dealing with returns while effectively resolving customer complaints on the phone and in person- Demonstrated leadership skills when assisting cashiers with their jobs, as well as training new employees- Trusted to make deliveries and pickups with care and responsibility using company vehicle- Knowledgeable in many different departments around the store, including housewares, automotive parts, promotions and merchandising, sports and seasonal Show less

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  Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Coordinated all assessments and admissions for the men’s residential treatment facility• Conducted comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments including in-person and telephone, individual and group assessments for clients funded by the Ministry or Health, as well as correctional clients involved with the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and Correctional Service of Canada• Represented the agency with professionalism when attending off-site meetings, as well as when visiting federal and provincial correctional institutions across Ontario • Attended Community Assessment Team (Guelph Parole, Guelph Police and Ontario Provincial Police) meetings to discuss federal applicants and advocate on behalf of clients who present as appropriate for the program• Maintained a case load of 75-100 clients demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills• Liaised with frontline staff to assist in developing client treatment plans• Communicated regularly with community partners, health care facilities, corrections, alcohol and drug treatment programs, physicians and lawyers• Proficient at data entry into CATALYST to ensure current and precise data• Supervised college and university students and assisted with their learning objectives and goals Show less

  • Men's Admissions Coordinator

    Apr 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Therapeutic Community Coach

    Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Acting Addiction Therapist

    May 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Behavioural Counsellor

    Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
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  Canadian Mental Health Association, Waterloo Wellington

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2019

  Service Coordinator, Here 24/7
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  John Howard Society Waterloo Wellington

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

  Community Justice Coordinator

  Pre-Charge and Federal Adult Diversion & Direct Accountability Programs

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  St. Leonard's Community Services

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2019

  Counsellor, Mental Health Bail Verification & Supervision
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  Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk

  Oct 2019 - now

  Justice Housing Case Manager