Nancy Friesen
Settlement Service Worker skilled in assessing, recruiting, presentation, and facilitation.
Driving License
Ontario Canada (Ontario)
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Nancy Friesen is a Settlement Worker employed at Adult Language and Learning in Chatham. Through her experience she has assisted countless newcomers with positive integration into the Chatham-Kent area. She is also employed at Community Living where she enjoys supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. She has had the amazing opportunity of working as a Member Relationship Coordinator partnering with non profit agencies in the Windsor community. During this time she was recruiting volunteers to assist with volunteer activities.
Nancy has organized and coordinated numerous successful events including; Family Literacy Day, Car Wash Fundraiser, CK Youth Festival, Build a Bear for Paediatric Kids, and Backpacks and Cineplex for Kids. She especially enjoys the recruitment portion of the job because it brings out her vibrant personality and character. Nancy has received her Community Service Worker and Law & Security Administration Diploma in 2007 and 2009. She has continued ongoing training such as CPI, First AID & CPR, ASSIST, and Self Harm.
Nancy lives in Windsor and loves spending her free time with her little family. She enjoys learning and succeeding through the pressures of a challenging environment.
Nancy has organized and coordinated numerous successful events including; Family Literacy Day, Car Wash Fundraiser, CK Youth Festival, Build a Bear for Paediatric Kids, and Backpacks and Cineplex for Kids. She especially enjoys the recruitment portion of the job because it brings out her vibrant personality and character. Nancy has received her Community Service Worker and Law & Security Administration Diploma in 2007 and 2009. She has continued ongoing training such as CPI, First AID & CPR, ASSIST, and Self Harm.
Nancy lives in Windsor and loves spending her free time with her little family. She enjoys learning and succeeding through the pressures of a challenging environment.
Settlement Service Worker & Youth Worker
Adult Language and Learning
Since May 2012
Chatham
Canada - Ontario
- Assess client's needs and eligibility to determine the types of services required.
- Assist in completion of government documents, language and credentials, interpretation and translation of documents, and community referrals.
- Coordinate multiple community events, workshops, outreach services, and information sessions.
- Ensure diverse community connections are met to better assist Newcomers.
- Transitioned Youth Program by implementing monthly calendars and regular day trips.
- Assessed the needs and eligibility of Newcomer youth including job searching and resume building.
- Maintained a constructive setting for youth program and homework club.
Community Support Worker
Community Living
Since March 2011
Windsor
Canada - Ontario
- Maintain a system of reporting and communication of information for the individual.
- Follow program procedures for the dispensing of medication and medical appointments.
- Support the client in all aspects of their life and development of their life plan.
Member Relationship Coordinator
Foresters
February 2011
to February 2013
Windsor
Canada - Ontario
- Coordinated family events in partnership with non-profit organizations.
- Researched and identified potential volunteer opportunities.
- Contacted members via phone or email regarding scheduled events.
- Utilized recording spreadsheets to maintain event information and results.
- Continued weekly conference calls with member development specialist.
Youth Worker
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
April 2010
to July 2010
Edmonton
Canada - Alberta
- Educated clients with life skills such as budgeting, parenting, and cooking skills.
- Continued contact with Children's Social Services through regular meetings and appointments.
- Advocated for, counseled, and supported clients.
- Completed AFC and CIR reports when needed.
- Connected client with resources in the community.
- Assisted client through transition to independent living.
Introduction to Mental Health
Lifespan Psychology and Development
Canadian Family Dynamic
Community Services in Canada
Research and Populations at Risk
Addictions and Counseling
Sociology
Lifespan Psychology and Development
Canadian Family Dynamic
Community Services in Canada
Research and Populations at Risk
Addictions and Counseling
Sociology
Criminology
Sociology
Psychology
Emergency Management
Border Services
Sociology
Psychology
Emergency Management
Border Services
- Efficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Internet, and Email.
- Refugee Mental Health Course for Settlement Workers Certificate
- Understanding and Responding to Sexual Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities Certificate
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Social Work Studies Diploma
The Needs of Service Users
Critical Practice in Social Work
Extensive Case Studies
Managing Case Information
Completing Needs Assessments - Risk Assessment Training Certificate
- Involving Survivors Training Certificate
- Harm Reduction Training Certificate
- Technology & Woman Abuse Certificate
- Basic German Skills Certificate
- Introduction to Managing your Personal Finance Debts
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Self Harm Training
- First AID & CPR
- WHMIS
- Reading, writing, and speaking
- Community Engagement
- Volunteer Management
- Community Development
- Program Development
- PowerPoint
- Nonprofits
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- English
- German
- Enjoys singing and dancing even when people are watching.
- Enjoys WWE and Smackdown on Monday and Friday nights.
