David Bathie
Port Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic professional seeking an Intake Counselor position, bringing a wealth of experience as a Mental Health Worker and Peer Support Worker. With a proven track record of providing compassionate care and support, I possess a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face in their journeys. My personal commitment to recovery, coupled with years of sobriety, enables me to connect authentically with clients and instill hope. Keen and motivated to enroll at VCC College to attain my Basic Counseling certificate, with a commitment to pursuing further education thereafter.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
PHS Community Services Society
05.2023 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals with substance use or mental health concerns, helping reduce stigma and promoting policies that support harm reduction approaches.
- Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
Peer Support Worker
The Salvation Army Harbour Light
11.2022 - Current
- Familiarity and sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of individuals and families served.
- Experience planning and undertaking transport of individuals to medical appointments, support meetings, or similar as needed.
- Collaboration with other physical and mental health, housing professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Comfortable with and connected to the DTES, appreciation for the full range of people living in it. Grateful satisfaction for opportunity to give back to the community and remain part of it.
1st Mate on Fishing Vessel
Aero Trading Co Ltd.
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Responsible for determining vessel pace and headings, by consulting charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Plotted and navigated vessel routes, consulting range of navigation equipment to verify realtime headings and conditions
- Interviewed and selected candidates for hire as crew members. Arranged living quarters and scheduled watches; oversaw conduct and promoted compatibility of crew members
- Coordinated and directed crew duties; kept tight operational schedules, and sought continuous opportunity to advance profit target
Education
Fishing Master 4 -
BCIT Marine Campus
North Vancouver, BC06.2013
High School Diploma -
Semiahmoo Secondary
Surrey, BC07.2007
Skills
- Empathy and effective listening
- Establishing trust and confidentiality
- Mental Health and Addiction support
- Conflict Resolution
- Motivational Goal Setting
Volunteer Work/Certificates
CURRENT - Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C.
CURRENT - Mental Health First Aid.
CURRENT - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
CERTIFICATE - Provincial Peer Support Worker Training Curriculum.
CERTIFICATE - more than 200 hours of volunteer work with Salvation Army.
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
PHS Community Services Society
05.2023 - Current
Peer Support Worker
The Salvation Army Harbour Light
11.2022 - Current
1st Mate on Fishing Vessel
Aero Trading Co Ltd.
08.2013 - 02.2021
Fishing Master 4 -
BCIT Marine Campus
High School Diploma -
Semiahmoo Secondary
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