Jasleen Aujla

- Mental health worker at PHS Community Services, specializing in supportive housing, safe injection sites, harm reduction programs, and social enterprises in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

- Responsibilities include responding to overdoses, providing support in housing settings, and offering assistance in safe supply clinical environments.

- Committed to advocating for and improving the lives of marginalized communities through holistic care and community-oriented approaches.

- Front line worker at a low barrier, emergency shelter for marginalized, low-income, and homeless women.

- Utilized strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to ensure client safety and well-being.

- Demonstrated sensitivity to trauma and active addiction, providing compassionate support in a challenging environment.

*Shop Steward at Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) with BCGEU*

- Advocated for colleagues' rights and interests, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to labor agreements.

- Promoted workplace solidarity and effectively addressed staff concerns, fostering a positive work environment.

- Supported community members with special needs and disabilities, such as acquired brain injuries and developmental delays.

- Provided personalized support and mentorship to enhance client quality of life.

- Promoted full participation and integration within the community for clients with complex healthcare concerns

-Provided individual and family counseling under senior staff supervision.

- Facilitated one-on-one care and conducted support groups via Zoom.

- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Feminist therapy, and integrated various therapies tailored to client needs

- Managed bookkeeping and conducted intake assessments for counseling services.

- Facilitated onboarding procedures and explained confidentiality guidelines to clients.

- Provided one-on-one support to clients and shadowed senior team members, contributing to effective team collaboration and client care

- Collaborated with peer services navigator to support street-entrenched and low-income women.

- Conducted regular community outreach and contributed to wellness programs for indigenous and Asian elders.

- Facilitated activities and supported daily operations to enhance the center's services for women in need

- Supported clients in their recovery journey through talk therapy and trauma-informed approaches.

- Engaged in regular case planning and provided support to senior staff members.

- Utilized holistic treatment approaches including animal therapy and community events to promote recovery and spread awareness.

- Provided support to families and communities of clients in active addiction or early stages of recovery.

- Provided one-on-one support to blind and deaf children, fostering their development and independence.

- Organized and executed cultural events to showcase children's skills and enhance their cultural experiences.

- Initiated the recording of audiobooks to support children's extended history education.

- Participated in fundraising initiatives to meet children's necessities.