Celine Plumpton
Port Alberni,BC
Summary
Driven and passionate outreach and support worker. Extensive experience and knowledge of working with at risk and marginalized communities. With history working with adults, youth and families in several different settings and capacities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Worker
Island Health, SUIT Team
06.2023 - Current
- Strengthened staff knowledge of peer support principles by conducting educational workshops and serving as a role model for colleagues.
- Promoted self-advocacy among clients by teaching them effective communication skills for expressing their needs to healthcare providers.
- Worked as apart of an integrated team providing outreach supports and crisis case management to clients facing mental health and substance use issues.
Youth and Family Support Worker
Island Health, YSTAR Team
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided crisis intervention services to address immediate challenges faced by at-risk youth, including homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative outreach programs and activities.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Implemented harm reduction strategies when working with clients engaged in high-risk behaviors, prioritizing safety without judgment or stigma attached.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Island Health, MHSU Housing Program
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, leading to increased resilience and selfreliance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, ensuring optimal effectiveness for diverse populations.
Shelter Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Ensured safety of residents by monitoring and enforcing shelter rules and protocols consistently.
- Addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties.
- Served as a liaison between clients and social service agencies, effectively advocating on their behalf and securing necessary supports.
Education
Certification - Community Mental Health Worker
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC06.2018
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Building rapport
- Patient Advocacy
- Case Documentation
- Crisis Management
- Harm Reduction Strategies
- Motivational Interviewing
- Boundary Setting
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid basic and CPR
- Naloxone training
- Non Violent crisis intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- SafeTalk
- Food safe
Timeline
Peer Support Worker
Island Health, SUIT Team
06.2023 - Current
Youth and Family Support Worker
Island Health, YSTAR Team
02.2021 - 06.2023
Shelter Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
10.2018 - 12.2019
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Island Health, MHSU Housing Program
05.2018 - 02.2021
Certification - Community Mental Health Worker
Vancouver Island University
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