Peterborough, OntarioMember since February 10, 2026
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About
Highly motivated Mental Health & Addictions Worker (MHAW) and Social Service Worker (SSW) student with a strong commitment to client wellbeing and professional excellence
Demonstrates a deep respect for client-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction practices, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals through complex life challenges
Strong foundational knowledge of mental health, substance use, crisis response, and psychosocial supports, with the ability to thoughtfully apply theory to practice
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build trust, rapport, and meaningful connections with diverse populations
Consistently professional, ethical, and reliable, with a clear understanding of confidentiality, boundaries, and organizational policies
Highly receptive to supervision, feedback, and mentorship, viewing learning as a continuous and collaborative process
Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a strong work ethic in both independent and team-based environments
Skilled in case documentation, organization, and time management, ensuring accurate, respectful, and timely record-keeping
Committed to equity, cultural humility, and respectful engagement, with an openness to learning from community knowledge and lived experience
Brings a positive, respectful, and enthusiastic presence, contributing to a supportive and professional work environment
Experience
Gained hands-on experience through in-class workshops focused on applied skills in mental health, addictions, and social services practice
Preparing for two upcoming field placements, providing supervised, real-world experience in both clinical and social work settings
Developing practical competencies in client engagement, assessment, documentation, and professional collaboration
Eager to apply academic knowledge in dynamic practice environments while continuing to learn from experienced professionals
Education
Currently enrolled in Mental Health & Addictions Worker (MHAW) and Social Service Worker (SSW) programs
Completed coursework emphasizing mental health, addictions, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, case management, and ethical practice
Engaged in experiential learning through applied coursework and skills-based workshops
Actively developing professional competencies aligned with both clinical and community-based social service settings
