Sarah Scott
Portugal Cove St. Philips
Summary
Social work professional with a diverse background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and their families. Experience in developing and implementing case management plans to address specific needs. Skilled in providing support, advocacy as well as resources to individuals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Support Worker
Choices For Youth
03.2022 - Current
- Provide support and advocation for young people in navigating barriers to employment
- Working collaboratively with supervisors to incorporate support methods into workflow of trainee employment opportunities
- Conduct goal setting with trainees in the program
- Assisting trainees with system navigation
- Participate in trainee interviews with the social enterprise manager or supervisors
- Onsite support in crisis intervention, and employment related interventions
- Completing community referrals for trainees as needed
Employment Services Coordinator
Ches Penney Centre Of Hope
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Take lead role in implementing the employment training programs
- Conduct initial intake and assessment of clients referred as participants to the training programs
- Determine eligibility and suitability of clients for the program obtaining all relevant information
- Liaison with the College of North Atlantic instructors and Administration
- Collaborates with other community based agencies, government representatives and health authorities
Social Worker I
Children, Seniors and Social Development
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Case load management for children, youth and families to provide intervention services
- Conduct risk and safety assessments as well as home visits and interviewing
- Case conferencing as well as consulting with other professionals
- Certification of foster homes and oversight of kinship services and group homes
Social Worker I
Eastern Health - Community Supports Program
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Case load management for seniors, intellectual and physical disability clients
- Action referrals received under the Adult Protection Act
- Assessing risk and safety and implementing safety plans to reduce risk
- Conducting assessments for the home supports services program
- Conducting adult needs re-assessments, and RAI-HC assessments
- Liaising with home care agencies and personal care homes
Online Teacher
VIPKID
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: ESL Teaching Organization – Online Teacher
- Conducted online classes for students in China
- Utilization of slideshows and materials to interact with students
- ESL Teaching Organization – Online Teacher
Community Support Worker
Teen Challenge Atlantic Hope Women’s Centre
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Experience working with females 18+ in a residential setting who are recovering from additions
- Provided support by building healthy relationships and encouraging growth and recovery
- Accompanied and supervised individuals on community outings
- Worked with individuals in all areas of development, including life skills, as well as social and spiritual activities
- Enforced daily routine and structure within a formalized program
- Prepared daily meals and proper recording of daily logs
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, None04-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies & Theology
Tyndale University
Toronto, ON04-2017
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Referrals and networking
- Community resources
Accomplishments
- Collins Family Memorial Scholarship in Social Work – 2020
- NLCSW Student Award - 2020
- Plan to Protect Trainer (2018-2023)
- Conversation Café - English as a second language Volunteer (2018)
- The Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze, Silver and Gold)
Languages
English
Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) –2023
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – 2021 Emergency First
- Aid & CPR Certified -2021
Timeline
Employment Services Coordinator
Ches Penney Centre Of Hope
09.2024 - 09.2024
Employment Support Worker
Choices For Youth
03.2022 - Current
Social Worker I
Eastern Health - Community Supports Program
07.2021 - 03.2022
Social Worker I
Children, Seniors and Social Development
10.2020 - 06.2022
Online Teacher
VIPKID
06.2019 - 05.2020
Community Support Worker
Teen Challenge Atlantic Hope Women’s Centre
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) –2023
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – 2021 Emergency First
- Aid & CPR Certified -2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies & Theology
Tyndale University
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