Alex Plumb
Ottawa,ON
Summary
To secure a position as a harm reduction worker where I can leverage my passion for supporting individuals facing substance use challenges to facilitate positive change and contribute to the promotion of health equity within the community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Harm Reduction Work
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Ottawa, ON
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct Outreach and engagement with marginalized communities including people experiencing homelessness and mental health issues.
- Facilitate peer support programs and surveys.
- connect individuals to other departments bot within and outside Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.
- Respond to overdose situations, administered Naloxone and provided crisis intervention.
- Interacting with our homeless community outside of Sandy Hill Community Health Centre to inform them of the programs in and around the area.
- Advocate for Harm Reduction Policies.
- Provide trauma-informed support.
- Trained community members and professionals on harm reduction principles and best practices.
- Helped develop, plan, and implement policies and procedures for Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.
Community Worker
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Ottawa, ON
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures for all machines used in the facility.
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Worked with other organizations to better our community.
Commercial Framer and Drywall Installer
Self Employed
Yorkton, SK
09.2010 - 02.2020
- Ran my own business
- Became proficient at solving problems
- Networker with many companies to find the best deal for both me and the clients I was serving
- Very much aware of the importance of attention to detail
- Ensured adherence to building codes related to fire resistance ratings of structural elements.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on projects being worked on.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Roofer
Leon's Roofing
Ottawa, ON
06.2006 - 08.2019
- Assessed roofs for damage due to weather or age and determined the best course of action for repair or replacement.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with local building codes, manufacturer's instructions, and industry standards.
- Inspected completed jobs to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Resolved customer complaints related to roofing services in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees on proper installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored job progress throughout project timelines in order to adhere to deadlines set by clients.
- Addressed any questions or concerns from customers regarding their roofing projects.
- Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
- Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
- Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Skills
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Group facilitation
- Policy advocacy
- Team building
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- CPR/AED Level C
- Overdose Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Outreach and engagement
- WHIMIS
- AODA
- CATIE- Harm Reduction Fundamentals
- CATIE- HIV and Hepatitis C Information
- ABRPO
- Harm Reduction for the Homeless Sector
- Motivational Interviewing Quick Reference
- Motivational Interviewing: The Basics OARS
- Guide to Motivational Interviewing
- Setting a Foundation for Harm Reduction
- Harm Reduction Principles and Practices
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Harm Reduction Work
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
06.2024 - Current
Community Worker
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
07.2023 - 06.2024
Commercial Framer and Drywall Installer
Self Employed
09.2010 - 02.2020
Roofer
Leon's Roofing
06.2006 - 08.2019
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