Manprit Devi

Background

About Manprit Devi

5+ years of providing client-centered service within a high volume supportive housing environment. Experience providing guidance and addressing the needs of precariously housed, economically marginalized, and multi-system individuals and making the appropriate referrals. Extensive knowledge of issues related to homelessness and the ability to provide appropriate resources for individuals, families, and children who reside in Toronto and the GTA. Knowledge and experience working from a culturally competent, safe and anti-oppressive framework. Exhibited understanding and commitment to harm reduction principles and practices. Demonstrated experience working in a diverse, multicultural, LGBTQQIP2SAA positive environment. Working knowledge of legislation and services directly affecting the lives of children and youth in Canada. Knowledge and experience in de-escalating conflict and expertise in crisis intervention and mediation. Experience utilizing a strengths-based approach via supportive counselling. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills. Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building and sustaining strong relationships with adults, children and youth, community partners, families, co-workers, and volunteers. Experience and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to provide a compassionate, safe and secure environment for service users and staff. Capability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations, and to evaluate situations pertaining to their urgency and prioritize accordingly. Demonstrating outstanding flexibility, sound judgement, reliability, leadership and organizational skills, as well as the ability to lead goal-oriented teams. Possess complementary administrative abilities such as research, data entry, records management, reporting, policy compliance and familiarity with Microsoft Office, phone and computer systems.