JODY MERRITT
Delta,BC
Summary
Empathetic mental health professional highly accomplished in domestic violence counseling, crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Worker
The Salvation Army Harbor Light, Vancouver B.C
11.2017 - Current
- Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
- Reached out to nonprofits and other organizations to find funding for at-risk groups.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Practicum Student
Cwenenegitel Aboriginal Society , Surrey B.C
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Completed 75 hour practicum hours at Male Recovery Home.
- Assisted Staff in recording and documenting Client information.
- Participated and Supervised Aboriginal Cultural activities and ceremonies.
- Refereed Clients to appropriate social support services.
Respite Care Worker
WJS Canada
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Perform assistance and care tasks for variously young and adult disabled patients.
- Assist patients with dressing and bathing, and recreation and therapy activities.
- Update patient family members on condition of their loved ones and progress as necessary.
- Provide emergency support to patients and facility staff as needed.
Youth Worker
Urban Native Youth Association , Vancouver B.C
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained safety and insured stability of the Youth in residents.
- Built initial relationship with each youth.
- While maintaining professional boundaries.
- Monitor activities that meet client's needs & record progress.
- Non violent crisis intervention.
Education
Community Support Worker Diploma Mental Health, ECE and Personal Support Certification -
Discovery Community College
Surrey B.C2017
High School Upgrading -
NEC Native Education College
Vancouver, BC, Canada2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Guildford Learning Centre
Surrey, BC, Canada2013
Skills
- Able to have a kind manner with people, be a good communicator and work well as a team member
- Responds calmly and appropriately to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
- Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment and support resources
- Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction
- Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to chronically homeless individuals
Certification
Occupational First Aid Level 1
Non violent crisis intervention
Timeline
Outreach Worker
The Salvation Army Harbor Light, Vancouver B.C
11.2017 - Current
Practicum Student
Cwenenegitel Aboriginal Society , Surrey B.C
06.2017 - 07.2017
Youth Worker
Urban Native Youth Association , Vancouver B.C
10.2015 - 01.2016
Respite Care Worker
WJS Canada
02.2015 - 06.2017
Community Support Worker Diploma Mental Health, ECE and Personal Support Certification -
Discovery Community College
High School Upgrading -
NEC Native Education College
High School Diploma - undefined
Guildford Learning Centre