Yoselin Guevara

Dedicated and compassionate Mental Health and Addiction professional supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, housing instability, poverty, and other complex social needs. Experienced in client intake, eligibility screening, comprehensive assessments, safety planning, recovery-oriented goal planning, crisis intervention, harm reduction, and community-based worker. Skilled at developing therapeutic relationships, coordinating services, facilitating client engagement, and advocating for equitable access to housing, health care, income supports, and community resources.

Committed to client-centred, trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and anti-oppressive practice.

Supportive Housing Worker - COTA Health - Toronto, ON

(2023-09)

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client strengths, goals, risks, and support needs related to housing, mental health, substance use, health care, income, and community integration
• Develop collaborative recovery plans, safety plans, and individualized service plans in partnership with clients
• Build supportive therapeutic relationships using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and client-centred approaches
• Provide ongoing case management and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and housing instability
• Assist clients in accessing safe and affordable housing, income supports, food programs, identification, primary care, psychiatric services, and community resources
• Support clients in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, medication management, appointment scheduling, and self-advocacy
• Utilize harm reduction strategies to support clients with substance use concerns and promote safer choices
• Respond to crises and provide de-escalation, problem-solving, and risk management support as required
• Liaise with family members, landlords, health care providers, community agencies, and support networks with client consent
• Facilitate recreational, social, and skill-building activities that promote recovery, social inclusion, and community engagement
• Complete OCAN assessments, case notes, service documentation, and data entry in accordance with organizational standards and privacy legislation
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and program planning initiatives

Field Placement – Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program - Rexdale Women's Centre - Toronto, ON

(2023-05 - 2023-10)

• Conducted intake interviews and preliminary assessments to identify client needs, risks, and service requirements
• Assisted clients in accessing counselling, housing, legal, financial, and community supports
• Facilitated client engagement and supported the delivery of psychoeducational and group programming
• Maintained confidential client records, attendance documentation, and case notes
• Collaborated with community agencies and program staff to support positive client outcomes

Personal Support Worker - Woodbridge Vista - Etobicoke, ON

(2012-06 - 2024-12)

• Supported individuals with complex physical, cognitive, and mental health needs using a person-centred approach
• Built trusting relationships with clients and families while promoting dignity, autonomy, and quality of life
• Assisted clients with activities of daily living and supported independence and self-management
• Documented client observations and communicated changes in health status to interdisciplinary teams
• Responded appropriately to emergencies, behavioural concerns, and crisis situations

Graduate Certificate - Addiction and Mental Health - Humber Polytechnic (2025-12)

Honours Bachelor - Community Mental Health and Addiction - Seneca Polytechnic (2024-06)

Diploma - Social Service Worker - Seneca College (2022-04)

Diploma - Personal Support Worker - Everest College (2011-05)