Glenna Whitecap Grandberg

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.

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

Addictions & Community Services Worker - Addictions & Community Services - Reeves College (2021-01 - 2022-03)

Business Management Diploma - Business Management - SIIT (2003-01 - 2005-12)