Jodi Collins
Fort McMurray,AB
Summary
Trauma informed and passion driven individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to help support those who are struggling with mental health concerns and attempting to navigate the mental health system. Experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds using a person centre approached.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Coordinator
CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association)
11.2019 - Current
- Facilitator for Recovery College- facilitated courses related to mental health and recovery
- Contributed to grant writing efforts that secured funding for additional programs aimed at enhancing overall mental health support.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expand access to mental health services for underserved populations.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Community Presentations to promote mental health and programming at CMHA
- Lead for Caregiver Connection Program- Program created to support caregivers who are supporting individuals who live with an mental health concern.
- Travel to rural community of Fort Chipewyan to offer mental health supports including various mental health programming and peer support
- We support 3 Nations in this community (ACFN, MCFN and Fort Chipewyan Metis) Collaborate with various business/ organizations in community to offer mental health supports and programming including but not limited to Diversified, STHT (Support Through Housing Team), FMCSD, FMPSD and Pride YMM
- Offer Peer supports to individuals or families supporting individuals who have mental health concerns.
- Assist individuals in accessing mental health supports and services in the Wood Buffalo Region.
Letter Carrier/P04
Canada Post
11.2017 - 01.2019
- As a letter carrier I'm in charge of sorting and delivering mail to various locations throughout the city
- As a P04 I sort and scan parcels/mail that enters our facility.
Breakfast Program Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
St. Anne School
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Created and implemented the breakfast Program at St
- Anne School
- Was in charge of purchasing and delivering breakfast items each morning for all the students.
3rd Class Power Engineer
Suncor
07.2003 - 10.2008
- Worked In operations in the Millennium Upgrader
- Duties included operations of various systems and controls within the Upgrader.
4th class Power Engineer (Student Position)
Syncrude Canada
10.2002 - 03.2003
- Worked in operations in the Upgrader as a student
- Duties included operations of various systems and controls within the Upgrader.
Power Engineering student
Trans Alta
10.2001 - 03.2002
- Trained and learn various positions within the Power House
- Duties included assisting and working with other operators in various positions.
Education
Certificate - Children's Mental Health
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB06.2021
Power Engineer - 4th And 3rd Class Powering Engineering
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB06.2003
Skills
- Family Support Coordination
- Knowledge of Youth Restorative Justice
- Mental Health Education
- Team player
- Problem Solving
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Community resources specialist
- Goal Setting
- Crisis Intervention
References
References are available on requests
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Family Peer Certified by Peer Support Canada
- ASIST
- Mental Health First Aid
- CISM
- Team Up Trainer Certificate
- Regulated Classroom Trainer
- Rainbow Space
- Compassionate Inquiry In Action
- De-escalating Potentially violent situations
- First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse in Training
- Giwiidabindimin Responding to Trauma and Grief Certification Program
Hobbies
I love the outdoors and enjoy fishing, hiking, snowmobiling and quading. I also have a strong love for animals and enjoy spending time with our 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Timeline
Mental Health Coordinator
CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association)
11.2019 - Current
Letter Carrier/P04
Canada Post
11.2017 - 01.2019
Breakfast Program Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
St. Anne School
09.2011 - 09.2017
3rd Class Power Engineer
Suncor
07.2003 - 10.2008
4th class Power Engineer (Student Position)
Syncrude Canada
10.2002 - 03.2003
Power Engineering student
Trans Alta
10.2001 - 03.2002
Certificate - Children's Mental Health
Mount Royal University
Power Engineer - 4th And 3rd Class Powering Engineering
Keyano College
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