About 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.
Experience
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
Staff Trainer (2019-Present)
- Trainer for an 8-day employee orientation program which focuses on effective and restorative approaches to working with incarcerated individuals
Mental Health Officer (2019-Present)
- Develop, implement and monitor mental health programs for federally incarcerated offenders
- Provide individualized case management, crisis intervention, and behavioural interventions
Behavioural Counsellor (2015-2019)
- Developed, implemented and monitored behavioural intervention programs for federally incarcerated offenders
- Provided individualized case management, crisis intervention, and behavioural interventions
Antigonish Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre, Antigonish, N.S. 2016-2017
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
Tearmann Society for Abused Women, NewGlasgow, N.S. 2015-2016
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
Summer Street Industries, NewGlasgow, N.S. 2012-2016
Employment Coordinator and Instructor
- Developed and facilitated programs in areas of employment skills and recreation for adults with disabilities
Education
2004-2008
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, N.S.
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