Alenas Resume
Alenas Resume
Alenas Resume
Calgary, Alberta
Home (403)-561-6981
asrose@ucalgary.ca
Personal Attributes
Leadership- Ability to assume leadership role with ease and confidence gained
through different professional and post-secondary experiences
Adaptability- Easily adapts to different roles within a group setting to achieve a
common goal.
Critical Thinking- A strong critical thought process developed through
conceptualization of different societal issues and dissecting macro and micro
influences
Education
Masters of Social Work Community Development (2015)
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Social Work, June 2012 ` Graduated June 2012
University of Calgary
GPA 3.6/4.0
ACSW registration in process
Bachelor of Education University Transfer Courses 2007-2009
Mount Royal University
- Deans List (Fall and Winter 2009)
Social Work Experience
Distress Centre Calgary October 2012- Present
Phone Room Coordinator
Supervise and monitor volunteers as they provide crisis intervention to
callers
Provide volunteers with support and information so that they can provide
optimal service for callers
Implement emergency crisis intervention policies and procedures to
ensure the safety of the callers at risk
Maintain overall operation of the phone room in whatever capacity needed
Monitor and evaluate volunteers work on the crisis lines by providing them
with developmental feedback
211 Referral and Information Specialist
Provide information and referrals to clients experiencing/seeking a variety
of diverse needs
Maintain a strong knowledge base of Not-for-Profit and Government
agencies that provide community services in Calgary and area
Evaluate the needs of the caller and provide appropriate community
resources
Counsel and assist callers facing diverse and difficult situations
Youville Family Program Team Lead March 2012- August 2012
Develop and implement case plans which identify goals and objectives to
help rehabilitate clients and their families
Work with clients and criminal justice agencies to maintain client
compliance
Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients
Facilitate group sessions on a variety of subjects that help clients develop
life skills
Work effectively with family members to implement strategies that promote
healthy and functioning relationships
Counseling and support clients facing difficult situations
Calgary Sexual Health (BSW Practicum) September 2011- April 2012
Gain a strong sexual health knowledge to provide supportive advocacy for
clients seeking assistance
Develop ethical and critical thinking skills and apply them to situations
encountered
Facilitate and observe counsellors in community outreach programs,
individual support, pregnancy options, pregnancy testing, birth control
information and pre and post abortion sessions
Facilitate educational sessions delivered to diverse populations (High
school and at risk youth, Parents, Post-Secondary Students, At risk
individuals involved with community agencies)
Participate in relevant community and committee meetings throughout the
practicum
Related Experience
Swimming Coach 2005-2007
Coached for both summer and winter teams in High River
Developed and implemented work out and stroke development plans for
intermediate level swimmers (ages 4 12)
Managed and organized multiple children and youth at swim meets and
practices
Established a safe and positive environment for children to learn by
establishing a trusting relationship
Life Guard/Swim Instructor 2004-2006
Create and implement interactive and fun lesson plans for patrons of all
ages
Engage with and maintained open communication with parents and
families
Manage and resolve low risk incidents such as minor first aid and pool side
rescue
Interests
Animal Activism- Passionately advocates for animal rights and education. Also
enjoys spending time pets
Travel- Enjoys travelling and experiencing the different walks of life around our
world
References Available Upon Request