Shetal Singh

Experience

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  Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2017

  Team Lead

  Provided team leadership and oversight for the Skills Training for Youth Though Learning and Education Program (STYLE) including recruitment, selection and training.Provided written and oral reports to the Program Manager; in particular, trends which may affect the social, emotional and academic development of youth participating in the program.

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  East Metro Youth Services

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

  Newcomer Youth Program Coordinator

  Developed workshops that addressed issues including settlement, acculturation, life skills, employment readiness, communication, school support, computer literacy, mental health, conflict resolution etc.Engaged newcomer youth during group activities and provided one on one support when neededDeveloped and completed intake, needs assessment, referrals as well as investigated opportunities that may benefit newcomer youth.Developed outreach plan and liaised with schools, youth-serving organizations, community centres and other community services to meet the needs of participants.Collaborated with the Director of Community Engagement and Development to coordinate and facilitate a vision plan for the Newcomer Program.Completed and submitted daily, quarterly and annual reports to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) database. Show less

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  Strides Toronto

  Apr 2020 - now

  Youth Engagement Coordinator

  Facilitate partnerships with community agencies, and informal community groups to foster program using workshop, community activation, volunteer, employment and recreation.Advocate and develop effective services that are responsive to each youth’s individual needs that enhance and maintain their development within the community.Outreach and engage with high risk, marginalized newcomer youth in activities that promote, asset, competencies and resiliency.Provide effective team leadership and management oversight to the Newcomer Youth Engagement Program’s Placement Student through performance evaluations, recruitment, selection, training, and supervision. Show less