MICHELLE JOLIN, RSW

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

mjolin27@gmail.com
http://jolinmichelle.weebly.com/

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Professional Designation
Strengths based and client-centered practice
Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
Versatility in working alone or as a team member
Ability to work in fast paced environment

RELEVANT SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Counselling/Client Relations
Utilized Motivational Interviewing, brief therapy and narrative therapy in solution-focused
practice model with numerous partnering agencies
Case Managed through intake and general assessments, counselling, goal planning,
scheduling, meeting time-limited objectives
Completed follow-up in multiple settings including homes, schools, offices, community hubs
Motivated clients to identify and use new or existing healthy coping methods and tools
Provided referrals and community resources

Communication/Organizational
Mediated resolutions using conflict resolution techniques
Provided excellent verbal and written communications and documentation
Created efficient case notes, research papers, reports and assessments
Skilled in relevant computer programs Microsoft Office, SuitCASE, Outlook, HIFIS
Conducted meetings and facilitated trainings and adult group learning

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Advanced Generalist Social Work Master Program
Grand Valley State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Degree 2016

Honors Bachelor Social Work/Psychology (Cum Laude)

Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Degree 2013

Social Service Worker Diploma (Honours)

Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Diploma 2012

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WORK EXPERIENCE
John Howard Society of Sault Ste. Marie
Case Manager, Housing Stability Bank, Intake/Assessment, Bail Supervision

2014- present

Walk-in Service Counselor

Brief Solution-focused, Narrative Therapy

2016- present

Canadian Mental Health Association

Counseling/ Walk-in/ Supportive Housing Programs (Fieldwork Placement 700 hours)
Algoma Public Health
Community Alcohol Drug Assessment/Community Mental Health Program
Methadone Program
Front line/Co-facilitator (Fieldwork Placement 700 hours)
Childrens Aid Society of Algoma Family Preservation & Supervised Access
Community hub/supervised access worker

2016

2013

2009-2010

(Fieldwork Placement 500hrs)

Canadian Red Cross

Community Coordinator (Fieldwork Placement 150hrs)
NuCOMM International
Online Supervisor/Help Desk Agent

2009
2001-2006

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Identification Bank Committee

Algoma Community Legal Clinic

present

Hope Alliance Committee

Neighbourhood Resource Centre, SSM

present

Member/Past Co-Chair & Treasurer

Freedom Sisters, Sault Ste. Marie

2010-present

Board Member

Phoenix Rising, Sault Ste. Marie

2014-present

Ride-dont-Hide Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, SSM

Treasurer

Catholic School Council, St. Pius X

2014-2015

Board Member

Algoma Council of Domestic Violence

2013-2014

2016

Breakfast Aid, Breakfast Program St. Pius X, HSCDSB

2012-2013

Community Crisis Worker

Victim Services of Algoma

2010-2012

President

Social Services Worker Chapter,

Student Administrative Council

2009-2010

References available upon request