Sharon Winchester
LP# 134 Milford Main Road
Summary
Mrs Sharon Winchester is a Children’s Services Associate with the Children’s
Authority of Trinidad and Tobago – Tobago Operations and one of the first
members of the Authority’s staff to assume duty in Tobago. I obtained a BSc in Youth Development Work and a Certificate in Social Work.
I have worked in the social work field in Tobago for twelve (12) years. Usually, I find time to share my expertise as an executive member of the NGO Hope and Action Network where I am part of this team of professionals responding and also promoting healing to persons who have experienced trauma.
I enjoy interacting with members of the public as a group facilitator sharing information about child safeguarding and child rights. I have a special interest in teaching parents alternative and effective methods of parenting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Children Services Associate
Children’s Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
02.2018 - Current
Work with the Investigation and Monitoring Team carrying out the following tasks :-
- First Responder
- Investigating reports and report findings
- Intervention and Monitoring of children
- Prepare reports for the Authority and the Court when requested
- Families and community inquiries, also liaison with stakeholders and Agencies - Child Protection Unit, Social Workers, Psychologist Mediation Unit, Parenting Program Unit.
Social Services Assistant
Division Of Health Wellness & Social Protection
02.2012 - 02.2018
- Work as part of a team carrying out tasks, through liaison with Social Workers, other Agencies, Families and Service Users
- Respond to crisis situation.
- Work with Services Users individually and/or in groups to identify needs, as agreed upon by the Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Youth Development
University of The West Indies
St Augustine, Trinidad10.2017
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Microsoft Word
- Conflict Resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Interpersonal Communication
- Working with adolescents in the community
- Welfare work with the elderly
- Working with women groups
- Conduct Sensitization in various communities
References
Janice Andrews-Alfred
Teacher 111. Mason Hall Secondary School
Tel: 1 (868) 684-1341
Timeline
Children Services Associate
Children’s Authority Of Trinidad And Tobago
02.2018 - Current
Social Services Assistant
Division Of Health Wellness & Social Protection
02.2012 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Youth Development
University of The West Indies
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