Rosa Chang
About Rosa Chang
Rosa Chang is a Settlement Practitioner and Employment Specialist with a Master's degree in Social Work from The University of British Columbia. She coordinates the 'We Volunteer Here' and Mentoring Programs at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and has extensive experience supporting marginalized populations.
Work at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Currently, Rosa Chang serves as a Settlement Practitioner and Employment Specialist at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, she coordinates programs such as 'We Volunteer Here' and Mentoring Programs. Her responsibilities include providing employment counseling and career coaching, utilizing an ecological approach through an anti-oppressive lens. This position allows her to support individuals in navigating the complexities of settlement and employment in Canada.
Education and Expertise
Rosa Chang has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's degree in Social Work from The University of British Columbia, studying from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she completed a Social Work program at the University of Calgary, achieving Honour Roll status from 2018 to 2020. She also holds a Master's degree in Interior Design from Kook Min University, completed from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she obtained a 2-Year Diploma in Community Social Service Work from Douglas College, studying from 2012 to 2014, and a Certificate in Career Development Practitioner from BCCDA, from 2016 to 2018.
Professional Background
Rosa Chang has extensive experience in various roles supporting marginalized populations. She worked as a Behavioural Interventionist at Family Centred Services for people with disabilities from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Labour Market Counsellor and Settlement Worker at Richmond Multicultural Community Services from 2014 to 2018. Her role as a Community School Age Worker at SHARE Family Services lasted from 2015 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she was a University Instructor and Owner of an art institution at National University/Elementary School in Korea from 1996 to 2003.
Support for Marginalized Populations
Rosa Chang has a strong commitment to supporting marginalized populations. Her professional experience includes working with homeless individuals, seniors, low-income families, and people with mental and developmental disabilities. This focus on inclusivity and support for vulnerable groups is a central aspect of her work in employment counseling and community service.