Mohammad Zareei
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing [Number] years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Worker
Covenant House Vancouver
09.2024 - Current
- Greeted and welcomed youth accessing CHV services, assessed and responded to their immediate needs, and provided them with practical resources including food, clothing, transportation
- Initiated, developed and maintained relationships with at risk youth 16-24 years of age
- Upon entry to the Program, introduced the services provided, oriented new youth, completed program intake/admission
- Worked collaboratively with other staff to assist youth in identifying attainable short and long-term goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation
- Assisted youth with accessing external community supports and accompany them if needed
- Coordinated youth meetings and activities, including recreation and life skills
- Responded to any emergencies or potential behavioral, mental health, emotional, or substance use concerns using trauma-informed practice
Peer Support Worker (Mental Health and Substance use Crisis Responder)
Canadian Mental Health Association North and West Vancouver Branch
08.2023 - Current
- Responded to Emergency mental health crisis calls
- Worked mobile crisis shifts during the afterhours and attended to mental health calls that were redirected from other sources or calls that come directly to the peer assisted care team phone line
- Provided appropriate referrals to mental health organization and escorted clients to community resources as needed
- Collaborated on care with community members and other service providers while continuing to build strong relationships with the organizations in and around the North Shore
- Provided support services/care to clients’ families, community health professionals/agencies, law enforcement, physicians, and emergency room staff
- Support crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning and short-term community case management and outreach
- Maintained confidentiality and respected the boundaries of clients experiencing emotional distress
Peer Support Worker (Harm Reduction Team Leader)
Directions Youth Services
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Tutored groups of 4-6 to identify the different types of harm reduction items, and how to safely dispose
- Led and managed 4-6 vulnerable youths with varied abilities in a low-barrier program
- Acted as a positive role model for youths, provided training and behavior support as appropriate
- Developed leadership and peer support skills, while working collaboratively with program Coordinator to foster positive relationships
Shelter Support Worker
Tehran’s garmkhone
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with all aspects of resident support plan development and delivery of services, in collaboration with Site Supervisor
- Ensured that basic needs are met by working closely with individuals
- Developed rapport and trusting yet professional relationships with residents
- Distributed harm reduction supplies, personal hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, meals, etc
- To resident
Education
Diploma - Marketing Management
Langara College
High School Diploma -
Shahriartoos
09.2020
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation skills
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Resource navigation
- Microsoft office
- Fluent in English and Farsi
Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 07/01/24
- CPR-C with AED, 08/01/24
- Naloxone Training Intramuscular Administration, 06/01/23
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 08/01/23
- Introduction to Gender Diversity, 08/01/23
- Provincial Violence Prevention for Medium and High-Risk Departments, 09/01/23
- Mental Health First Aid, 11/01/23
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
Covenant House Vancouver
09.2024 - Current
Peer Support Worker (Mental Health and Substance use Crisis Responder)
Canadian Mental Health Association North and West Vancouver Branch
08.2023 - Current
Peer Support Worker (Harm Reduction Team Leader)
Directions Youth Services
12.2022 - 08.2023
Shelter Support Worker
Tehran’s garmkhone
08.2021 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Shahriartoos
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 07/01/24
- CPR-C with AED, 08/01/24
- Naloxone Training Intramuscular Administration, 06/01/23
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 08/01/23
- Introduction to Gender Diversity, 08/01/23
- Provincial Violence Prevention for Medium and High-Risk Departments, 09/01/23
- Mental Health First Aid, 11/01/23
Diploma - Marketing Management
Langara College
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