Avion Sharvon Thompson
Social Worker
Longdenville,Chaguanas
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering over 13 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services, life skills facilitation and policy development, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I offer a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I also possess the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kinship Foster Care Team Lead
Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
06.2023 - Current
- Review reports and assessment by staff
- Assist with the creation and drafting of policies
- Plan, execute and evaluate ongoing training programs for foster parents and children
- Facilitation of sensitizations to public
- Case management of Foster Care cases and foster parents
- Utilize mediation and conflict resolution strategies
- Supervise, train and manage staff
- Implementation of therapeutic interventions and frameworks
- Preparation of court reports, transition plans and other monitoring documents
- Monitoring and evaluation of clients
- Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Children’s Services Associate - Foster Care
Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
11.2014 - Current
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Primary Teacher
Palmeras Learning Centre
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
UK Trade Mission Intern
British High Commission Trinidad And Tobago
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Participated in brainstorming meetings to develop marketing collateral.
- Performed office administrative duties to enhance team cohesiveness.
Social Work Practicum Student
Ministry of Community Development, Community Mediation
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Counselling, facilitating and assisting in the running of the center
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Observed mediation between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
Programme Officer/ Hotline Operator
Loveuntil Foundation
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Documented and processed incoming calls over communication systems for supervisor review.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Supervised and trained volunteers in life skills facilitation
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Child and Youth Studies
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine10.2022
No Degree - Civil Mediation
Conflict Resolution And Mediation Centre of T&T
Port Of Spain01.2018
Certificate - Supervisory Management
University of The West Indies: Open Campus
St. Augustine2017
Certificate - Professional Development
Positive Mindset Learning And Development Clts.
Chaguanas2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Science Technology And Applied Arts T&T
Port Of Spain2014
Associate of Science - Social Work
College of Science Technology And Applied Arts T&T
Port Of Spain2010
High School Diploma -
St. Francois Girls’ College
Belmont2007
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Enrichment Activities
- Family Needs Assessments
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Adolescent Development
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Emotional Support
Accomplishments
I won the National Youth Award for Community Service in 2011 under the then Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development.
Additional Information
- Guest Speaker at Palmeras Learning Centre Std. 5 Graduation (2015)
- Amethyst School of Martial Arts – Introduction to Self Defence (2015)
- American Heart Association - Cardiac Life Support Training; CPR/ BLS (2015)
- Trinidad and Tobago National Youth Award Winner - Community Service (2011)
Certification
- Certified Basic First Aid Emergency Management and CPR, S.E.T., Ready & Go Ltd. - 2023-2025
- Certified Civil Mediator, Trinidad and Tobago Mediation Board 2018
- Certified Grief Counsellor, Positive Mindset Learning and Development Consultants - 2017
Hobbies
I write poetry in my spare time as a form of self care.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Kinship Foster Care Team Lead
Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
06.2023 - Current
Children’s Services Associate - Foster Care
Children's Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
11.2014 - Current
Primary Teacher
Palmeras Learning Centre
01.2014 - 11.2014
UK Trade Mission Intern
British High Commission Trinidad And Tobago
09.2013 - 12.2013
Social Work Practicum Student
Ministry of Community Development, Community Mediation
05.2013 - 03.2014
Programme Officer/ Hotline Operator
Loveuntil Foundation
09.2010 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Child and Youth Studies
University of The West Indies
No Degree - Civil Mediation
Conflict Resolution And Mediation Centre of T&T
Certificate - Supervisory Management
University of The West Indies: Open Campus
Certificate - Professional Development
Positive Mindset Learning And Development Clts.
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Science Technology And Applied Arts T&T
Associate of Science - Social Work
College of Science Technology And Applied Arts T&T
High School Diploma -
St. Francois Girls’ College
- Certified Basic First Aid Emergency Management and CPR, S.E.T., Ready & Go Ltd. - 2023-2025
- Certified Civil Mediator, Trinidad and Tobago Mediation Board 2018
- Certified Grief Counsellor, Positive Mindset Learning and Development Consultants - 2017
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