JENESSA SMITH
Delta,BC
Summary
Dedicated community support worker with extensive experience improving lives of individuals confronting substance use and personal challenges. Expertise encompasses delivering emotional and practical support, facilitating connections to vital community resources, and ensuring precise documentation. Committed to cultivating safe environments and advancing harm reduction practices while actively participating in mentorship and support networks. Ready to leverage skills in a new role to create significant impact within community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House supervisor
The westcoast genesis society
New Westminster
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored offender behavior and ensured compliance with release conditions.
- Conducted regular room checks and security patrols to maintain safety.
- Managed resident access to resources and services effectively.
- Participated in meetings and training sessions to enhance professional development.
- Documented all interactions and interventions in resident files accurately.
- Prepared detailed reports on resident progress and performance for review.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
Peer support volunteer
Westminster family place
New Westminster
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated peer support by offering coping strategies and self-care techniques.
- Mentored parents and caregivers by fostering connections within the community.
- Provided access to crucial information, resources, and support networks.
- Developed support networks to enhance community engagement and resilience.
House support worker
Salvation Army Stevenson house
New Westminster
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported and supervised homeless men facing multiple barriers to stability.
- Referred guests to various community services for additional assistance.
- Conducted interviews and provided basic necessities while ensuring a safe environment.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Peer Support Volunteer Harm Reduction
The Purpose Society
New Westminster
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered emotional and practical support to individuals facing substance use challenges.
- Facilitated access to community resources and services for clients.
- Provided resources and information to promote safe practices among clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions to ensure compliance.
Education
Social service worker professional - undefined
Vancouver career college
Surrey01.2024
Skills
- Crisis response
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Adaptability
- Crisis management
- Intervention planning
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Community resources
- Multicultural competence
Certification
Non violent crisis intervention
First aid and cpr
Food safe
Medication administration
Suicide Prevention
Timeline
House supervisor
The westcoast genesis society
04.2024 - 08.2024
Peer support volunteer
Westminster family place
12.2023 - 02.2024
Peer Support Volunteer Harm Reduction
The Purpose Society
08.2022 - 01.2023
House support worker
Salvation Army Stevenson house
06.2022 - 08.2023
Social service worker professional - undefined
Vancouver career college