Shezin (Sherry) Kassam
About Shezin (Sherry) Kassam
Shezin (Sherry) Kassam is a Programs Service Officer currently working for the Government of Canada in Scarborough, Ontario. She has extensive experience in community support, education, and healthcare, with a strong background in developing individualized support plans and providing counseling to clients.
Work at Government of Canada
Currently, Shezin Kassam serves as a Programs Service Officer at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to various programs and services. Her role is based in Scarborough, Ontario, where she engages in initiatives aimed at enhancing community welfare.
Previous Experience in Community Support Services
Prior to her current role, Kassam worked at TransCare Community Support Services as a Client Service Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Community Support Worker at Community Living York South since 2021, and as an Adult Day Program Supervisor at The Lighthouse Retreat Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Her experience encompasses a range of community support roles.
Educational Background
Kassam has a diverse educational background. She studied Mental and Social Health Services at Durham College, earning a Diploma of Education from 2017 to 2019. She also completed a Business Administration program in Entrepreneurship & Small Business at Seneca College from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she has qualifications in Dental Hygiene from Toronto College of Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries and a Diploma in Public Health from CDI College.
Skills and Expertise
Kassam possesses a wide range of skills in social, recreational, and physical therapy, which enhance client well-being. She has extensive experience in developing Individualized Support Plans (ISP) for clients with dual diagnoses and is skilled in providing cognitive therapy to clients with behavioral challenges. Her expertise also includes counseling clients dealing with trauma and a strong background in adult literacy education.
Current Roles in Healthcare and Education
In addition to her position at the Government of Canada, Kassam works as a Registered Dental Professional at CMC Dental Centre since 2011, and as an Adult Education Literacy Program Instructor at Participation House, Markham since 2018. She has also been involved with York Region's Paramedic and Seniors Services Branch since 2019, showcasing her commitment to healthcare and community education.