Swathi Sebastian
Registered Social Worker
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Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary and front-line experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, women experiencing housing instability, residents in continuing care, children, and families. Skilled in person-centred and trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, intake and risk identification, individualized support planning, community resource navigation, advocacy, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Brings sound judgment, cultural humility, and a strong commitment to dignity, self-determination, and the best interests of vulnerable individuals.
Experience
Social Work Practicum Student - Calgary Board of Education - Calgary, AB
(2026-01 - 2026-04)
- Designed and facilitated a Friendship Club for Grade 4–5 students addressing relational conflict, social exclusion, and peer challenges.
- Applied trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to promote emotional regulation, empathy, and positive behaviour.
- Conducted needs assessments and supported early interventions for students facing social, emotional, and behavioural barriers.
- Collaborated with school administration, teachers, and multidisciplinary staff to identify needs and strengthen school climate.
Part-Time Community Support Worker - Entrust Disability Services - Calgary, AB
(2025-07 - 2025-11)
- Delivered direct, person-centered support to adults with developmental disabilities, promoting daily living skills, independence, safety, and community inclusion.
- Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary team members to implement individualized support plans based on each person's needs, strengths, and goals.
- Used CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies to support safety, dignity, and effective responses to behavioural escalation.
- Promoted client choice, self-determination, advocacy, and respectful care in day-to-day service delivery.
Women's Housing Team Worker - YWCA - Regina, SK
(2024-03 - 2024-06)
- Provided trauma-informed, person-centered support and crisis intervention to women navigating transitional housing and housing instability.
- Completed intakes and departure processes, identified risks, and supported child-safety screening and practical daily needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation, advocated for external services, and connected clients with community resources, health care, and child-welfare supports.
- Supported women in identifying priorities and accessing services while maintaining dignity, safety, and informed participation.
Personal Support Worker - William Albert House - Regina, SK
(2023-05 - 2024-04)
- Provided personal care, mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and social support to residents in a continuing-care environment.
- Fostered emotional well-being through respectful communication, recreational activities, and meaningful social engagement.
- Collaborated with nursing staff, health-care professionals, and families to support individualized care plans and continuity of care.
Social Work Intern - Shreyas Social Service Centre - Kerala, India
(2022-01 - 2022-02)
- Facilitated community disaster-preparedness and financial-literacy workshops for women.
- Conducted outreach in marginalized communities to improve awareness of health care, education, and government welfare programs.
Social Work Trainee - Kripalaya Special School - Kerala, India
(2020-07 - 2021-12)
- Supported children with intellectual disabilities and their families through virtual learning, recreational programming, parent education, and home visits during COVID-19 lockdowns.
- Accompanied a supervisor on home visits to observe family environments, identify potential neglect or abuse concerns, and support safety assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work - University of Calgary (2026-04)
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work - Indira Gandhi National Open University (2022-12)
