Jeremy Finlay
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Over ten years experience in various supervisory and social service positions including, at risk youth, warming centres, crisis shelters, therapeutic recreation, event planning and volunteer coordination. Thorough knowledge of community resources to meet client’s needs. Provides liaison, education and advocacy to other professionals and agencies and maintains positive relationships. Understanding and experience with cultural diversity. Accomplished and skilled youth worker with experience working with high risk youth who are in the care of the Ministry. Valuable and extensive experience providing counseling to youth with Mental Health and Behavioral issues using a strength based model. Well developed interpersonal, crisis intervention skills, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport with clients, staff and field related professionals. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreaction Leader/Youth Worker
City of Burnaby
12.2014 - Current
- Liason and and Site Supervisor for Recreation Centres in Burnaby
- Youth and Recreation Worker for Burnaby Drop in Youth Centres
Youth Worker/ Summer Recreation Coordinator
Touchstone Family Association
01.2011 - Current
- Work in a therapeutic treatment center for youth with behavioural and mental health issues.
- Planned and lead recreational activities with a therapeutic approach.
- Assess the specific needs of and establish ‘plans of care’ for youth.
- Assist youth in identifying attainable short and long-term goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation.
- Support youth with daily routines in a highly structured environment.
- Address serious behaviour, mental health, emotional, and addictions issues through counseling.
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 12 and 18
Maitre D’/Manager
Brock House Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2017
- Main duties included managing, coordinating and supervising weddings, corporate events and other banquets.
- Responsible for ensuring weddings and events are executed according to plan by coordinating with the Catering Manager, Bride and Groom, Master of Ceremonies, Chef and vendors.
- Excellent problem solving ability to analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions.
- Track record of huge successes at assisting, coordinating, directing and training the bar and serving staff to perform their functions in a courteous and efficient manner with a strong emphasis on guest services.
Youth Worker
Covenant House Vancouver
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Assist homeless youth (from ages 16-24) in crisis by providing a structured sanctuary and addressing immediate needs and issues including Mental Health, Addictions and Abuse.
- Intake youth and establish CHV's Principles and Vision Statement to ensure a safe and positive environment where clients can focus on their individual respected case plan
- Asses the needs of each individual client and formulate a case plan
- Continue to follow through and support clients with their respected case plan by making contact daily, communicating and collaborating with their external supports and reviewing and supporting client’s progress.
- Address serious issues such as mental/emotional health, behavioural, addictions and physical health through counselling and referring youth to relevant resources and supports
- Manage hostile and crisis intervention and counselling with youth applying the ‘Attachment Theory’ and the ‘Stages of Growth’ Models
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement
- Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science And History
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.2009
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
Volunteer Experience
Operations Manager, 1School1Day- A Day of Motion for Ethiopia, 2013, Coordinated a charity fitness event that raised money for Education in Ethiopia., Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of volunteers to execute a successful event., Created and managed the operations strategy including aspects such as venue, vendors, sponsorship, volunteer organization, necessary permits, operations budget and overall logistics., Communicated with the fitness trainers to ensure their audio and stage needs were met.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Occupational First Aid Level 2.
Mental Health First Aid.
Managing Hostile Interactions.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Training.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Motivational Interviewing.
Vicarious Trauma Training.
Attachment Theory Training.
Timeline
Recreaction Leader/Youth Worker
City of Burnaby
12.2014 - Current
Youth Worker
Covenant House Vancouver
11.2013 - 05.2016
Youth Worker/ Summer Recreation Coordinator
Touchstone Family Association
01.2011 - Current
Maitre D’/Manager
Brock House Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science And History
University of British Columbia