Austin Ward

Background

About Austin Ward

BIPOC Practice Facilitator Somerset West Community Health Centre - Ottawa, ON May 2022 to Present Supervise an interdisciplinary team called the dope response team at Somerset west community health Co-facilitator of a Nechi circle in Dundonald Park, which has been running for almost 3 years in Ottawa once a week Previously, worked as a Community Prevention Worker at Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategies full time Community Prevention Worker Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategies - Ottawa, ON September 2019 to May 2021 Facilitated multiple programs such as women's and men's drop-in, harm reduction outreach, and hot meals for the homeless Created programs and partnerships with First Nations community and groups Raised the flag on Parliament Hill for National Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week, did the opening for the National Art Gallery, and made lasting partnerships. Seniors Program Coordinator & Community Support Worker Wabano Centre - Ottawa, ON June 2018 to September 2019 Created programs for the seniors' programs, planned events and outings including Christmas parties and community BBQ for 150 people in partnership with youth programs to help intergenerational learning for Wabano families. Behavior Counsellor Bairn Croft Residential Services - Ottawa, ON May 2017 to December 2018 Counseled a range of clients from 17 to 68 years old, helped clients run their BSP behavior support programs and reward programs. Aboriginal Centre for Students Social Worker Mamidosowein Center, Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON September 2017 to April 2018 Worked as a social worker and helped create programs for First Nation, Metis and Inuit students. Community Support Worker Nepean Housing - Ottawa, ON September 2016 to April 2017 Helped develop programs for communities, including after-school programs and homework clubs. Junior Program Officer Assembly of First Nations - Ottawa, ON May 2015 to September 2016 Managed the British Columbia region for the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund and read applications for funding from First Nation and Metis students. Education: Victimology in Community Studies Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON September 2018 to May 2019 Autism and Behavior Science in Social Services Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON May 2018 to September 2018 Social Work in Social Work Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON September 2016 to May 2017 Personal Support Worker in Community Studies Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON September 2014 to May 2015