BRYAN KENNETH SLOSS
Plympton-Wyoming,ON
Summary
Seasoned Professional currently seeking registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Successfully owned and operated a real estate brokerage for two decades. Completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University with a practicum placement with Humber College. Background includes serving as a Federal Parole Officer, Provincial Correctional Policy Advisor, and ten years as a counsellor with Kids Help Phone. A career history consisting of management, research, and counselling experience with groups, couples, and individuals. Skilled in delivering adult education and training in government and private business environments for over two decades.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Lambton College
12.2023 - Current
- Guide students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Engage students in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Crisis Line Responder
988 Distress Line
12.2023 - Current
- Offer supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Collaborate with first responders and mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for callers.
Broker Owner
RE/MAX Prime Properties, BROKERAGE
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Progressive real estate company with seven branches and over 100 agents practicing throughout Ontario
- Branch management including coaching, recruitment, agent support, training and guidance.
Broker and Managing Partner
FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC
01.2010 - 12.2022
- An independent real estate company with ten branches and over 400 agents based in the city of Toronto
- Forest Hill Real Estate is a full service brokerage with over 30 years of history
- Managing Partner and Real Estate Broker
- Branch management including recruitment, business operation such as accounts receivable and payable, agent support, training and guidance.
Owner and Broker of Record
GREAT SPACES REALTY CORPORATION, BROKERAGE
01.2003 - 01.2010
- A boutique brokerage, independently owned and operated
- Great Spaces Real Estate employed 30 to 40 agents and serviced neighbourhoods throughout the GTA
- Owner/operator and management including recruitment, business operation such as accounts receivable and payable, agent support, training and guidance.
Telephone Counsellor
KIDS HELP PHONE
01.1996 - 01.2006
- A national toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth
- Provided solution focused counselling, guidance, and service referral to callers of all ages
- Supervision and training of university and college students and interns.
Policy Advisor
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
01.2002 - 01.2003
- The provincial government agency responsible for administering services related to policing, corrections, the office of the fire marshal, and public safety
- Implemented project management skills to lead high profile initiatives and deliver timely results that support divisional objectives, including preparing complex cabinet submissions
- Utilized analytical and research skills and political acumen to develop policy options and provide practical recommendations on complex and sensitive matters.
Parole Officer
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA, CSC
01.1999 - 01.2002
- The federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the court
- CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community
- Supervised and manage a caseload of offenders, maintained regular contact while observing, listening, questioning, interviewing, counselling and intervening when necessary
- Analysed relevant information to accurately assess the behaviour of the offenders on my caseload
- Work in close cooperation with persons who supported me in my assessments, particularly psychologists, instructors, program officers, correctional officers and the offenders themselves
- Maintain contact with a network of people (representatives of the criminal justice system, community organizations and providers of program-related services) in order prepare reports and conduct the assessments necessary for the various stages of the offender’s life, such as parole, transfers or contacts in the community.
Group Program Instructor
T.A. PATTERSON AND ASSOCIATES
01.1998 - 01.2000
- This private organization provides substance abuse treatment services for both adult and youth clients involved with the criminal justice system
- Responsible for the preparation, delivery, and assessment of substance abuse programming
- Tested all clients pre and post treatment, and prepared progress reports for various agencies.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY
Fredericton, NB2018
Parole Officer Education and Recruitment Program -
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CANADA
Toronto, ON1999
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Law & Justice
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Sudbury, ON1993
Certificate in Family Life Studies and Human Sexuality -
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Sudbury, ON1993
Advanced Practicum in Pastoral Counselling -
PASTORAL INSTITUTE OF NORTHERN ONTARIO
Sudbury, ON1991
Basic Practicum in Pastoral Counselling -
PASTORAL INSTITUTE OF NORTHERN ONTARIO
Sudbury, ON1991
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Articulate Communication
- Business Development
- Career Counseling
- Corporate Trainer
Accomplishments
PRESIDENT OF CONDOMINIUM BOARD YCC 226
Volunteer Member of Board of Directors, 2020 - 2023
UNITED JEWISH APPEAL, Toronto, Ontario
Volunteer Member of Fundraising Committee, 2012
LEO BAECK DAY SCHOOL, Thornhill, Ontario
Volunteer Member of Parent Committee, 2012 - 2022
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION, Toronto, Ontario
Captain Annual “Ride For Heart” Fundraising Team, 2010 – 2013
Affiliations
Effects of Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Recidivism among Sex and Non-Sex Offenders.
Valliant, Paul M.; Sloss, Bryan K.; Raven-Brooks, Lynne
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, v25 n1-2 p163-74 1997
Compared incarcerated recidivists and nonrecidivists enrolled in a cognitive behavioral therapy program to judge treatment effectiveness as a function of offense. Results indicate that recidivism was a significant predictor of change in pre- and postindirect hostility measures. Significant personality differences emerged for the offender population in comparison to sex offenders.
Timeline
Counselor
Lambton College
12.2023 - Current
Crisis Line Responder
988 Distress Line
12.2023 - Current
Broker Owner
RE/MAX Prime Properties, BROKERAGE
12.2022 - 01.2024
Broker and Managing Partner
FOREST HILL REAL ESTATE INC
01.2010 - 12.2022
Owner and Broker of Record
GREAT SPACES REALTY CORPORATION, BROKERAGE
01.2003 - 01.2010
Policy Advisor
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
01.2002 - 01.2003
Parole Officer
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA, CSC
01.1999 - 01.2002
Group Program Instructor
T.A. PATTERSON AND ASSOCIATES
01.1998 - 01.2000
Telephone Counsellor
KIDS HELP PHONE
01.1996 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY
Parole Officer Education and Recruitment Program -
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CANADA
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Law & Justice
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Family Life Studies and Human Sexuality -
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Advanced Practicum in Pastoral Counselling -
PASTORAL INSTITUTE OF NORTHERN ONTARIO
Basic Practicum in Pastoral Counselling -
PASTORAL INSTITUTE OF NORTHERN ONTARIO
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