Samantha Graffi
Coldstream,BC
Summary
I am very interested in the position of casual 988 Responder. I have been a casual responder at CMHA Vernon for 14 months and a volunteer responder for 3 years prior to that. I have a deep passion for the work and successfully completed the Talk Suicide community of Practice training in 2023. I am always willing to undertake education and training to further my skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Line Responder Casual
CMHA
05.2023 - Current
Crisis Line Volunteer
CMHA Vernon
03.2020 - 04.2023
Licensed Optician
Affinity Optometry
06.2016 - 11.2019
Optician Technician
Walmart Optical
06.2012 - 05.2016
Education
Optical Science Diploma In Optical Science -
NAIT
Edmonton, AB03.2015
Master Of Science (Midwifery) In Midwifery -
University Of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW03.1999
Bachelor Of Nursing In Nursing -
University Of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW02.1995
Skills
- Compassionate support
- Mental health awareness
- Conflict de-escalation
- Active Learning
Personal Information
Title: CRISIS LINE RESPONDER
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, 03/01/22, Present, Salvation Army House Of Hope Food Bank, Vernon, BC
References
Randel Erbacker, Community Programs Coordinator, (250) 550-6177, randelerbacker@salvationarmy.ca, Salvation Army
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Talk Suicide Community of Practice
Timeline
Crisis Line Responder Casual
CMHA
05.2023 - Current
Crisis Line Volunteer
CMHA Vernon
03.2020 - 04.2023
Licensed Optician
Affinity Optometry
06.2016 - 11.2019
Optician Technician
Walmart Optical
06.2012 - 05.2016
Optical Science Diploma In Optical Science -
NAIT
Master Of Science (Midwifery) In Midwifery -
University Of Wollongong
Bachelor Of Nursing In Nursing -
University Of Wollongong
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