Laïto Petit

Put my knowledge and skills in psychosocial intervention to work serving a vulnerable population in Montreal’s community sector.

Social Worker - Catholic Relief Services - Cayes, Haïti

(2022-01 - 2025-09)

• Manage cases and family reunification for 700 children: implement personalized action plans aimed at family reintegration
• Assess the needs of children undergoing the reunification process and refer them to appropriate institutions and resources.
• Support children and their families in navigating sectoral and institutional processes (school system, health and social services network)
• Support and guide staff at partner organizations
• Ensure effective coordination and ongoing support for key stakeholders: government agencies (IBESR, MSPP), managers of interim care centers, community leaders, and local associations
• Build capacity and assess the training needs of institutional teams, opinion leaders, and local organizations.
• Contribute to writing activity reports and document key learnings to inform the project’s overall strategy.

Social Worker – Multidisciplinary Unit - L’Institut du Bien-être Social et de Recherches - Port-au-Prince, Haïti

(2015-05 - 2019-11)

• Assess and process the files of prospective adoptive parents and children referred for adoption;
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and analyze the needs of families
• Plan and facilitate training for biological parents on the psychosocial aspects of adoption;

Mental Health Officer and Team Supervisor (starting April 2011) - Médecins du Monde Canada (MDM) - Port-au-Prince, Haiti

(2010-03 - 2011-12)

• Supervise the work of mental health officers at mobile and fixed clinics;
• Provide consultations to populations served by mobile clinics;
• Conduct psychosocial activities (discussion groups, activity workshops) with children and adults
• Plan and facilitate training for people served by mobile clinics;
• Prepare reports and documents for the mental health team

Social Worker - Institut Enfant Haïtien Mon Frère - Port-au-Prince, Haiti

(2008-02 - 2010-03)

• Develop and implement a code of conduct and a protection plan for caregivers
• Manage children’s files and interventions to address their psychosocial needs
• Organize and lead recreational, educational, and leisure activities that promote children’s well-being
• Conduct training and provide guidance and supervision to caregivers

Undergraduate Program - Social Work – coursework completed (without final project) - Université d’État d’Haïti (2000 - 2004)