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Jason Harris

Calgary

Summary

Accomplished Recovery Support Worker and Peer Navigator with a proven track record at The Calgary Dream Centre and Aawear. Expert in mental health awareness and substance abuse, with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Excelled in fostering client progress through effective collaboration and personalized support, ensuring comprehensive care and confidentiality. Certified in CPR/AED, embodying a commitment to client safety and recovery success.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recovery Support Worker

The Calgary Dream Centre
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care within the treatment continuum by maintaining open communication lines among providers involved in each client''s case coordination efforts.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate progress in their recovery journey.
  • Served as a positive role model for healthy living practices by maintaining a professional demeanor and exemplifying self-care habits essential for long-term recovery success.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support for clients during their recovery process.
  • Worked closely with medical professionals, including psychiatrists and nurses, to coordinate medication management plans as part of a comprehensive approach to client care.
  • Protected client confidentiality at all times by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations governing privacy standards within behavioral health care settings.

Peer Navigator

Aawear
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced client engagement by providing personalized support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Supported fellow Peer Navigators through regular team meetings and debriefing sessions, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback.
  • Coordinated referrals for additional services like counseling or housing assistance, streamlining the process for clients in need.
  • Established rapport with clients through empathetic listening and understanding, fostering trust and open communication.

Education

High School Diploma -

M. E. LaZerte High School
Edmonton, AB
06.1992

Skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

F.O.I.P.

S.P.R.A.M

Naloxone Training

Be There certificate

Trauma Informed Care

Complicated Grief

Advocacy

Supporting Clients on Methadone

Relapse Prevention and Accountability

Tips to Enhance Communication Skills

Causes of Addiction

Treatment Planning and Re Assessment

Mental Disorders Caused by Substance Abuse

Smoking Vaping and COPD

Culture of Addiction

Community Outreach and Principles of Adult Education

Suicide Assessment and Crises Intervention

Burnout Prevention

Client and Personal Safety

Domestic Violence

Recovery and Resilience

Counseling Communication Skills During a Crises

Relapse Prevention Overview

Non Violent Crises Intervention

C.M.H.A Peer Support Specialist


Timeline

Recovery Support Worker

The Calgary Dream Centre
11.2023 - Current

Peer Navigator

Aawear
07.2023 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

M. E. LaZerte High School

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