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The BCASW Fall Conference
REIMAGINING SOCIAL WORK
POLITICS • PASSION • PEOPLE
November 7 – 8, 2008 in Vancouver
Conference Program
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Friday evening reception
Poster Presentations
Hotel Accommodation
Exhibitor and Sponsor Information
POST YOUR RESUME
BCASW members seeking employment are invited to post a brief resume. In 200 words or less, inform potential employers about your education, previous experience, special skills, and the kind of position you are seeking, geographical preferences, etc. Provide contact information for the employer to contact you directly. We will keep your resume posted for as long as you require. We are unable to post full resumes. Please email your writeup to bcasw@bcasw.org.
Seeking Employment as a Substance Abuse Counsellor
After a lengthy career with CN Rail, I opted for a career in social work rather than relocating to Edmonton. I plan to always be based in Kamloops. I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and a Bachelor of Social Work between the years 1996 and 2005. I have 5 years experience as a Family and Employee Assistance Counsellor. For the past year, I have been employed for the past year as a Street and Prison Outreach Worker by the AIDS Society of Kamloops where I provide health education and promote harm reduction strategies to marginalized populations. Acting as a case manager, I am engaged in facilitating the movement of individuals with mental health/addictions issues though stages of change. Once client assessment is complete, referrals to appropriate social service and medical agencies are made. I also act as an advocate for financial aid and housing for hard to house, street involved and disabled individuals. The following is a sketch of my experience and skills.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience in working with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Experienced at conducting assessments and making appropriate referrals.
- Experienced at working within a corrections and corporate facilities.
- Experienced at 1:1 counselling skills based on motivational interviewing techniques.
- FEAP Counsellor & Developed Substance Abuse Awareness programs for CN Rail.
- Experienced in working with the 12 Step model of recovery.
- Special skills training and experience in suicide intervention.
LARRY G. LORANGER, BA, BSW,RSW
1007 Nicola Street,
Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2S2
PH: (250) 372-5699
Cell: (250) 318-8731
mailto:L_Loranger@yahoo.com
Posted June 2006
Seeking Social Work Position in Victoria
I hold an MSW in health/mental health concentration/clinical training and live and prefer working in the Victoria area.
Education: BASW and MSW, University of Washington, Seattle
Experience: Aging & Disability Services of the City of Seattle, ElderHealth N.W., Providence Emergency Shelter, all Seattle, Washington State. Seminar Leader for SAGE-ING Programs (A new vision of aging), Victoria, Administration Assistant, Archdiocese of Seattle
Positions held: Counsellor and Case Manager, group facilitator, administrative management.
Special skills: Aging Development, Life Review and Life Repair. Group facilitation, educational presentations, classes, workshops & retreats. Loss and Grief
Seeking casual or full-time employment using above skills and experience in Victoria. I engage life with enthusiasm and meet challenges with determination and positive attitude. I will bring my respect for others, plus openness, integrity and resourcefulness to the position and to the workplace.
Contact Nancy Gray-Hemstock at 250-389-1448 or nancygrayhemstock@shaw.ca
Posted July 2006
Looking for a Social Work position in Victoria BC - preferably related to Child Welfare.
My interests are in training of new protection workers and policy development.
York University: Hons. Bachelor of Social Work, 2002
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
International Social Services General Secretariat, Geneva CH
Inter-country Case Worker October 2005 – April 2006
Responsible for a caseload dealing with family conflict and migration. Assisted in the development of an international training program of mediation practices in collaboration with the Permanent Bureaux of the Hague. Conducted a critical evaluation of the casework department’s method of service delivery
Child and Family Counselling Association, Victoria BC
Child and Family counsellor, March 2005 – October 2005
Completed assessments and service plans for and with service users of MCFD. Aided service users to identify personal challenges with a strengths bases approach
Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto,
Child Protection Worker, Intake and Assessment June 2002 – September 2004
Investigated and assessed complaints of children in need of protection. Provided protective services to children and their families. Coordinated service plans with families and local agencies
Languages: English, Spanish
First Aid Certificate, National Lifesaving Award and Advanced Instructor
YVONNE GOMEZ
Victoria BC
(250) 857.2603
yvonnne.gomez@sympatico.ca
Posted July 2006
Seeking Social Work Position in Victoria
Education: Bachelor of Social Work, University of Victoria
Have experience working with seniors, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees.
Communication/Interpersonal Skills
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Developed active listening skills.
- Provided supportive counseling to clients and their families.
Administrative/Organizational Skills
- Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency working without supervision.
- Developed time management and workload planning skills.
- Developed effective strategies for gathering, organizing, and analyzing information.
- Prepared and maintained records, files, and databases.
- Have strong working knowledge of MS Office.
Team Work Skills
- Demonstrated the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.
- Demonstrated the ability to build and maintain an efficient relationship with coworkers and clients.
- Acted as an effective team leader when working on short and long term projects.
- Developed and maintained a supportive network with other agencies and service providers.
Part-time, casual, and entry-level positions are welcome. Contact Elena Vojakina at 250-385-0229 or elena.vojakina@gmail.com
Posted August 2006
