Glenna Whitecap Grandberg

Addictions & Community Service Worker

Talent

StrathmoreMember since August 18, 2026

Strong interpersonal and listening skillsAbility to review client background information, interview clients to obtain casAssess clients' relevant skill strengths and needsAssist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing nFamiliar with locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medicaImplement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour mProvide crisis intervention and emergency shelter servicesImplement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community

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About

Highly professional, Addictions & Community Service Worker graduate with a passion for working in a program concerning alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence and/or the aged. Strong awareness in the fundamentals in psychology, pharmacology, ethics, and communications. Eager to find a field placement that will allow the ability to apply my knowledge and skills learned in classroom in real-world situations.

Experience

ASSIST Team Lead - AAWEAR - Calgary, AB

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Lead a team of 24 employees in the "Downtown Washroom Attendant Pilot Project"
Directed teams of 2-6 workers to Olympic Plaza and Century Gardens to improve the safety of park washrooms for visitors
Worked closely with community services, including EMS, Fire, Police, and Security
Tracked data sheets, scheduled appointments, wrote incident reports, and kept the team updated with necessary certifications

Relief Crisis Worker/ Peer Navigator - AAWEAR - Calgary, AB

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Conduct outreach activities to identify and connect with individuals in need of services or resources
Provided support to clients using Needs & Services Questionaire and housing plan
Provided community support/referrals to clients, including treatment, court, housing, food, basic needs, and health services
Participate in weekly goal setting sessions

Youth Care Worker (High Risk) - Henry Three Suns Child & Youth Society - Siksika Nation, AB

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth in crisis living at the home
Supervised daily living activities and supported the client's emotional and physical well-being
Completed care plans and daily reports to track client activities and progress
Offered guidance and support to clients in adapting to difficult areas of their lives
Drove company vehicles for long-distance client home visits and appointments

Addictions Community Service Worker (Practicum 300 hrs) - Harvest Healing Strathmore Overnight Shelter - Strathmore, AB

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

Provided a safe environment for clients, prepared, and served meals, completed daily reports of clients
Provided a variety of services for clients; health, employment, housing, counseling/addiction services
Administered and record kept medication for clients
Maintained and regulated daily operations of overnight shelter