Leslie MacDonald

Social services professional with over 10 years of experience in program development and facilitation, adult education, case management, diversity awareness, building community partnerships, and project management. Desire to continue to develop professionally and become a leader in public service.

Correctional Services Canada, Nova Institution for Women, Truro, N.S.  2015-Present

Peer Support (2018-Present)

• Peer Support as part of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team providing crisis intervention and support for staff after the occurrence of a traumatic event

• Trainer for an 8-day employee orientation program which focuses on effective and restorative approaches to working with incarcerated individuals

• Develop, implement and monitor mental health programs for federally incarcerated offenders
• Provide individualized case management, crisis intervention, and behavioural interventions

• Developed, implemented and monitored behavioural intervention programs for federally incarcerated offenders 
• Provided individualized case management, crisis intervention, and behavioural interventions 

Women’s Support Worker

• Supported and counselled women and made referrals to community partners 
• Lead the development and facilitation of a new program for clients 

Women’s Counsellor

• Provided support, information, and assistance to abused women in a safe shelter environment
• Facilitated weekly group sessions in areas related to family violence

Employment Coordinator and Instructor

• Developed and facilitated programs in areas of employment skills and recreation for adults with disabilities

2004-2008

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, N.S.