Mik Graf
Summary
Motivated community member with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Advocate for service users and resource for community connections.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Worker -Van Driver & Donation Coordinator
Sanguen Health Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated hygiene items, food and camping gear that is distributed from the van
- Driving the van to multiple locations to meet community members where they are at
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team to support community members in meeting needs
- Building and maintaining relationships with community members leading to emotional support and resource connections
Consumption and Treatment Services Student
Guelph Community Health Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Facilitated safe supply medical appointments resulting in equitable care for the community
- Gave clean drug use equipment to people to prevent spreadable diseases/illnesses
- Provided support in safe injection site resulting in comfort and care
- Provided community connections and resources for further support
Child and Youth Worker
Avalon Treatment Programs
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Apply clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
- Provided key emotional support to youth - specializing in youth with autism
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
Student at Short-term Assessment Treatment Unit
Children's Centre Thunder Bay
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked with youth in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive way
- Provided validation, empathy and a safe space for discussion
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
- Encouraged youth to develop own skills through group and one-on-on discussions
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
Tree Planter/Quality Control Checker
Brinkman Reforestation
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked outside in unpredictable elements
- Ensured trees were planted properly
- Used physical endurance to be successful
Education
College Diploma - Onajigawin Indigenous Services
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON04.2023
Skills
- Proper growth of therapeutic relationships and connections
- De-escalation
- Active listening
- Empathic
- Readily takes on responsibilities and new tasks
- Anti-oppressive practices
- Continuous ability to learn
- Burnout prevention/self-care
- Organization
Certification
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior Training - November 2022
- ASIST - Suicide Prevention Training Program - January 2022
- Accessibility for Ontarian with Disability Act training - June 2023
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C - November 2020
References
Cory Gillies
Team Lead of the Van Team at Sanguen Health Centre
cgillies@sanguen.com
519-362-9464
Christiane Kraft
Supervisor at Consumption and Treatment Services at Guelph Community Health Centre
ckraft@guelphchc.ca
519-821-6638 ext. 341
Kim Santerre
Supervisor at Short Term Assessment Treatment Unit at Children's Centre Thunder Bay
ksanterre@childrenscentre.ca
(807)-629-1542
Michelle Kostick
College Professor - Native Child and Family Services Program
michelle.kostick@confederationcollege.ca
(807)-631-4129
Timeline
Outreach Worker -Van Driver & Donation Coordinator
Sanguen Health Centre
06.2023 - Current
Consumption and Treatment Services Student
Guelph Community Health Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
Child and Youth Worker
Avalon Treatment Programs
10.2022 - 03.2023
Student at Short-term Assessment Treatment Unit
Children's Centre Thunder Bay
01.2022 - 04.2022
Tree Planter/Quality Control Checker
Brinkman Reforestation
05.2020 - 05.2023
College Diploma - Onajigawin Indigenous Services
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
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