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
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
Tobago
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