Jarred Meyerink
Lethbridge
Summary
Observant and hardworking graduate student with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, and can effectively maintain and create relationships with coworkers, supervisors and clients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Lethbridge College
11.2023 - Current
- Conducting and assisting in research within the Justice Studies department at Lethbridge College.
- Research revolves around reducing homelessness, recidivism and poverty in the city of Lethbridge.
- Project incorporates Indigenous methodology and ways of knowing into theory, methodology and implementation.
- Extensive knowledge of priority populations such as Indigenous peoples, individuals with disabilities, and recent immigrants.
- Administrative skills such as scheduling, assigning tasks, designing and implementing surveys.
Counselling Practicum Student
Vulcan And Region FCSS
09.2023 - Current
- Supplying mental health and addiction counselling services to Vulcan County
- Forms of counselling include adult, youth, family, couples, and groups.
- Knowledgeable with working with diverse groups of people such as Indigenous individuals, seniors, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, etc.
- Knowledgeable of a wide range of skills such as interviewing, harm-reduction, crises work, attending and observing, and assessment.
- Administrative skills such as scheduling, note taking, intake, file management.
Youth Development Coordinator
Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Designing and implementing programming to facilitate optimal health and well-being amongst youth, families, and the community.
- Understanding the social, physical, and psychological forces that impact youth.
- Advocating for youth within the community by helping them recognize their strengths and interests, facilitating social relationships, and helping boost their mental well-being.
- Experienced with working with different cultural groups within Alberta such as the Lower German Mennonite community, Indigenous communities, and urban and rural based communities.
Academic Strategist/Academic Tutor
The University Of Lethbridge
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with diverse groups of individuals of different physical and cognitive abilities.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
Education
Graduate Diploma (GD) - Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB08.2024
Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) - Social Psychology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05.2022
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Developing Relationships
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking Abilities
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Therapy and Counseling
- Mental Health Support
Volunteer Experience
- Start2Finish (2021-Present): Leading an after-school program focusing on literary skills and physical exercise virtually with children between the grades of 1 and 6. Team leader in charge of administration and organizing activities as well.
Certification
First Aid CPR/AED (level C) certified, certification completed in 2021.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Lethbridge College
11.2023 - Current
Counselling Practicum Student
Vulcan And Region FCSS
09.2023 - Current
Youth Development Coordinator
Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS
05.2023 - 10.2023
Academic Strategist/Academic Tutor
The University Of Lethbridge
01.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Diploma (GD) - Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy
University of Lethbridge
Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) - Social Psychology
McMaster University
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