Jessica Wiebe

Jessica Wiebe 37 Dinison Cres. Kitchener, ON N2E2W-- Professional Summary________________________________________________ Versatile Social Service Worker skilled in assessments, intakes, referrals, crisis management and case management. Extensive knowledge of community resources in the Kitchener area. Skills______________________________________________________________ Culturally sensitive Skilled in intake interviewing Adept at conflict resolution Computer-savvy Reliable Crisis intervention techniques Suicide prevention training Group facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills Familiar with substance abuse and mental health systems Ability to maintain required clinical records Compassionate Understanding of the recovery model Understanding of diverse communities Strengths-based solution-focused therapy Work History________________________________________________________ Psychometrist 05/2014-present KLM Consulting Services INC – 15 Allstate Pkwy. Markham, ON  Administering and interpreting a battery of psychological tests (vocational and psychovocational evaluations) to assess the client’s cognitive ability, aptitude and skills, academic achievement, memory functioning and general personality characteristics  Thorough interviewing and clinical-observational skills and sensitivity to cultural and personality differences in clinical situations  Conducting and writing up intake interviews with clients  Maintaining proper documentation of assessments  Collaborating closely with senior psychometrists in the technical write-up of reports for organizations such as Veteran Affairs, Community Co-ordination Project, CPP, private insurers and vocational rehabilitation agencies  Meeting with clients to debrief the test results Labour Market Specialist/Technical Writer 10/- KLM Consulting Services INC – 15 Allstate Pkwy. Markham, ON  Assist psychometrists by conducting structured interviews of client’s medical history, educational and employment background  Administering inventories (i.e., personality traits, vocational interests, etc.)  Conduct transferable skills analysis and labour market surveys  Select suitable employment options for individuals with physical or mental disabilities based on their assessment test data  Responsible for technical writing and quality control of vocational and psychological-based reports for organizations such as WSIB, Veteran Affairs, Community Co-ordination Project, CPP, private insurers and vocational rehabilitation agencies  Responsible for quality control of final reports, which include proofing, editing and formatting reports Jessica Wiebe 37 Dinison Cres. Kitchener, ON N2E2W--Relief Support Worker 03/2014-06/2014 House of Friendship – Kiwanis – 85 Wilhelm St. Kitchener, ON  Provide support to youth in residence  Cook meals  Administer medications if needed  Assist with job searching  Spending quality time with youth in residence Group Home Worker – 10/2013 – 11/2014 KW Habilitation – 108 Sydney St. Kitchener, ON  Care for residents  Assist with bathing, dressing, laundry  Cook meals  Take residents on social outings  De-escalate agitation in residents to avoid aggressiveness  Deal with aggressive behavior using NVCI techniques  Provide support for residents when in hospital care Placement Student 05/2013-07/2013 Community Counselling and Resource Centre – 459 Reid St. Peterborough, ON  Perform administrative duties as required  Network with other community services to assist clients  Co-facilitate two supports groups (Caregiver support grout, Aphasia group)  Work one on one with aphasia clients  Collect and distribute food items for community co-ops  Plan and implement day program for geared-to-income residents and youth  Spearhead the event planning and organization of the first annual senior’s month event  Record client information on intake sheets and accurately indicate suicidal precautions  Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health  Connect clients with community service and resource agencies  Present case history material to review and discuss with other staff members Peer Support Worker 04/2012-07/2013 Canadian Mental Health Association – 466 George St. Peterborough, ON  Provide peer support to clients dealing with mental illness  Monitor, evaluate and record client progress with respect to treatment goals  Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, and attending seminars, training workshops, or classes  Record client information on flow sheets  Facilitate a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions  Connect clients with community service and resources agencies  Display sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served Jessica Wiebe 37 Dinison Cres. Kitchener, ON N2E2W-- Education__________________________________________________________ Diploma: Social Service Worker Sir Sandford Fleming College – Peterborough  Top 5% of class  3.820 GPA  Dean’s List each semester  Strengths-based Solution-focused therapy coursework  Suicide prevention training  Coursework in psychology and counselling Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Forensic Science Trent University – Peterborough, ON  Emphasis in psychology  Coursework in criminal justice, criminology and sociology  Coursework in child development  Coursework in childhood and adolescent psychology  Coursework in neurological disorders  Coursework in human behavior Certifications________________________________________________________      Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) 2014/15/16 ASIST, 2012 WHMIS G-tube certification, 2014 Fundamentals of Addiction, 2014 (CAMH)